Berlin SMP Comment ResponsesFinal - Rev 1

CELRP-OP-R 13 May 2008 MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD SUBJECT: Berlin Lake Shoreline Management Plan Update - Summary of Open House Comments and Comment Letters Received 1. Three public open houses at which comments related to the Berlin Lake Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) update were accepted were held on 19, 22 and 25 August 2007. The location of the open houses was the Resource Manager’s Office. The open houses were set up as informal sessions where the public could come and go as they please and provide any comments they wished to regarding the plan. Corps personnel in attendance included: Richard Lockwood, Greg Bellich, Rene’ Berberich, Gary Cameron, Diane Goodman, Mike Cummings and Bob John. This summary will be organized into three sections: A. general issues of concern expressed by open house visitors and through letters received, B. specific comments related to a certain section of the document, and C. comments not specifically related to shoreline management but which represent a concern on the part of the public. 2. An additional period from 19 August to 17 September 2007 was established as a public comment period for members of the public to send comments to the Corps either through letters or e-mails concerning the proposed Shoreline Plan. A. General issues of concern expressed by open house visitors and through letters received. 1. Non-transferability of dock permits to children or to new owners in the event that the ...