Christina Lake Official Community Plan Review

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  Young families

  by Lifer, over 5 years ago

  I am a full time resident of Christina lake and have been most of my life. I grew up here and am now raising my family here.

  Something I think this community could benefit greatly from is a multi use community building.
  the welcome centre and Community halls are great both for tourism and cultural reasons and even certain gatherings. What I propose is a building that can be used for all different types of indoor/outdoor sports for both kids and adults. We’ve done such a great job paving the way with the new pickle ball courts. Let’s keep that... Continue reading

  I am a full time resident of Christina lake and have been most of my life. I grew up here and am now raising my family here.

  Something I think this community could benefit greatly from is a multi use community building.
  the welcome centre and Community halls are great both for tourism and cultural reasons and even certain gatherings. What I propose is a building that can be used for all different types of indoor/outdoor sports for both kids and adults. We’ve done such a great job paving the way with the new pickle ball courts. Let’s keep that initiative going! We need something that no community between here and Beverdell has. Something we can use for gymnastics, dance, rock climbing, trampolining, Boot camp, yoga, Pilates and whatever else we can incorporate!
  we could run all types of programs During summer months and have great year round programs for year round residents.
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  Old folks

  by dwmulligan, over 5 years ago
  My wife and I are getting to the stage in life where we need to start thinking about a smaller home with no stairs. We have been looking at apartments in the Fraser Valley but would love to be able to stay at the lake.

  
  Maybe the time has come for some property at the lake rezoned for senior housing or multi family apartment type housing?

  My wife and I are getting to the stage in life where we need to start thinking about a smaller home with no stairs. We have been looking at apartments in the Fraser Valley but would love to be able to stay at the lake.

  
  Maybe the time has come for some property at the lake rezoned for senior housing or multi family apartment type housing?
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  Jet Boats, Noise and Enforcement

  by arogers, over 5 years ago
  Hello!

  I am beyond fortunate to have a lakeside cabin which my grandpa built in '48-'53. It's still in the family and I spent my entire childhood summers at the lake ('86-'03). My parents, retired, spend 5 months each year there and my fiance and I just returned from one week vacation. This has been the clearest August (o smoke!) I can remember and I'm very happy you pre-warmed the lake for us :)

  Like many below, I too share the concern that the stereos in boats are getting a little out of hand. Our cabin is mid-lake, and we... Continue reading

  Hello!

  I am beyond fortunate to have a lakeside cabin which my grandpa built in '48-'53. It's still in the family and I spent my entire childhood summers at the lake ('86-'03). My parents, retired, spend 5 months each year there and my fiance and I just returned from one week vacation. This has been the clearest August (o smoke!) I can remember and I'm very happy you pre-warmed the lake for us :)

  Like many below, I too share the concern that the stereos in boats are getting a little out of hand. Our cabin is mid-lake, and we see a few of these boats each day, I shudder to think how noisy the south end is becoming. I believe the operators of the boats are not aware that sound travels almost perfectly over water - and with the monstrous engines inside those wakesurf boats, the stereo must be turned up to be heard.

  The wakesurf boats also present an environmental impact with their monstrous wakes. I love tubing behind our bowrider and the wakes are awesome for some jumps, but I swear our dock is starting to come apart with the size of wakes that slam into it on an hourly basis. And the wave impacts will damage the shoreline/remove sand from beaches.

  My proposition: Ban Jet-powered boats over 19 feet in length. This encompasses the wakeboats and the large stereos.

  This leads to the enforcement question: We, I feel, are under-enforced on the lake. I saw many boats with way too many people and even witnessed a man-over-board followed by a lot of drunk yelling. So no matter what bylaw changes that may come about of this process should be enforced. One more active police boat during summer weekends. The length/motor ban I propose can be enforced during launch.

  I love the lake and rarely do I feel that relaxed. But there have been some alarming trends of late.

  Thank you for reading!
  Andrew
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  Fireworks

  by Denise, over 5 years ago

  We need to ban the personal use and sales of fireworks in Christina Lake.
  The Summers are getting busier every yesr with more people letting off fireworks/firecrackers usually under the influence of alcohol which is a deadly mix.

  They cause huge fire and noise hazards for our beautiful, peaceful community. They also affect the environment and are extremely stressful for the wildlife and pets we cherish.
  There could be a "hotline" set up for people to report infractions and fines levied as a deterrent.
  Also, laser firework shows should be considered for community events.

  
  

  We need to ban the personal use and sales of fireworks in Christina Lake.
  The Summers are getting busier every yesr with more people letting off fireworks/firecrackers usually under the influence of alcohol which is a deadly mix.

  They cause huge fire and noise hazards for our beautiful, peaceful community. They also affect the environment and are extremely stressful for the wildlife and pets we cherish.
  There could be a "hotline" set up for people to report infractions and fines levied as a deterrent.
  Also, laser firework shows should be considered for community events.

  
  

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  60+ years at the lake

  by evwilliams, over 5 years ago

  My family acquired a lot and built their cabin on Alpine Rd. 65 years ago and we are still enjoying it. What we most like is the quiet, being able to breathe clean air, see wildlife, and swim. What ruins it is the people who play music from their boats, which one cannot escape from. I would like to see noise bylaws limiting use of acoustics on boats, and limiting noise in general at night. We also need to keep restricting all fires when the fire hazard is extreme. I would also propose that we limit outdoor illumination at night... Continue reading

  My family acquired a lot and built their cabin on Alpine Rd. 65 years ago and we are still enjoying it. What we most like is the quiet, being able to breathe clean air, see wildlife, and swim. What ruins it is the people who play music from their boats, which one cannot escape from. I would like to see noise bylaws limiting use of acoustics on boats, and limiting noise in general at night. We also need to keep restricting all fires when the fire hazard is extreme. I would also propose that we limit outdoor illumination at night - and even go for a dark sky preserve. Being able to see the milky way, meteor showers, comets, is very special and can be ruined by spotlights and bright outdoor illumination . We have two spotlights that only go on if triggered by motion sensors, which is handy for detecting bears. Beyond that, no need for artificial light. outside.

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  Best place on earth!

  by Seamarsh, over 5 years ago

  I have enjoyed Christina Lake since 1969 in our family cabin and probably before that when I was younger. I love the rural peace and the enjoy the nature surrounding the area. I would prefer to keep the lake area "untouched" by human consumption that comes in the form of more development. I would like to see Interfor closely monitored as they log closer and closer to the lake and within lake view. It is happening. It would be great to create some reasonable by-laws that have some teeth for enforcement. I like the peace of the lake which means... Continue reading

  I have enjoyed Christina Lake since 1969 in our family cabin and probably before that when I was younger. I love the rural peace and the enjoy the nature surrounding the area. I would prefer to keep the lake area "untouched" by human consumption that comes in the form of more development. I would like to see Interfor closely monitored as they log closer and closer to the lake and within lake view. It is happening. It would be great to create some reasonable by-laws that have some teeth for enforcement. I like the peace of the lake which means quiet on most days and nights so all may enjoy the song of the birds by day and the crickets at night. Those that decide the lake is a noisy party zone need to be checked and advised of noise by-laws. This could include properties and loud floating boats. The stars are amazing and it would be nice to gaze at them without holding your hand out to first shield the light on properties that insist on having runway spot lights to light up their lake front. How about a "light noise" bylaw. There are all types of boats enjoying the lake. It would be great to educate all boaters on the lake of etiquette to safely use their craft and then to be aware of the wave action caused to shorelines by being too close to shore or wharves. This includes all power boats making a wake. Education is key as a first step, then perhaps a little teeth in a bylaw with regard to wave creation too close to shore or misuse of a craft during operation. I own a surf boat, I drive down the middle of the lake so the waves are dissipated by the time they reach the shore line and I never surf in May or June so as to not cause waves at all. A mussel washing station should be at each boat launch on the lake and education on the risk of contamination should be ongoing. Perhaps we might discuss buoy placement around the lake and plan the best way to have these in front of properties and for what purpose. Some are attaching their boats to buoys, others are "zoning" off the lake to create their own private bays or swim areas. Boaters don't know or don't care where they drive with regard to buoys. How big can a buoy farm be with regard to the number of boats in an area? All good healthy discussions. Bears can be a problem at times and there should be education then perhaps strict enforcement and bylaws for property users to keep all attractants away. Whistler has a best practice for this. If there is a report of a bear in the area, signs should be posted by the CO. It would be great to have more traffic enforcement on the streets around the lake during busy times instead of sporadic patrols and response to call. Perhaps the waterfront properties are in need of septic inspections to advise whether their system are a risk to the lake. It is known that there are properties that leach to the lake. Many properties have fire hazards and perhaps a bylaw to keep properties clean of fire fuel should be created. Maybe a free dump day for yard debris would be an incentive. There are always ways to improve a community and it doesn't happen by itself. If we all have ideas then we should all participate in moving these ideas forward. A huge thank you to our elected officials and the employees of the RDKB and to the many volunteers. This lake is a wonderful place to live, lets make it even better.
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  Regulations on the lake

  by mmkatthelake, over 5 years ago

  Something happened on my early morning lake paddle today that I’d like to bring up. Each summer I feel I need to get on the lake earlier and earlier and stay closer to shore to avoid boats. So, I do. While I was heading back to my starting point at 7 am, where Christina Creek meets the lake, one lone boat (the only one I saw) came from the north towing a skier and following close to the shoreline. I might have been 50 feet from the buoys at the nature park when said boat decided to cut between me... Continue reading

  Something happened on my early morning lake paddle today that I’d like to bring up. Each summer I feel I need to get on the lake earlier and earlier and stay closer to shore to avoid boats. So, I do. While I was heading back to my starting point at 7 am, where Christina Creek meets the lake, one lone boat (the only one I saw) came from the north towing a skier and following close to the shoreline. I might have been 50 feet from the buoys at the nature park when said boat decided to cut between me and the buoys, turn, and cut back even closer. The skier did not lose any momentum, nor did anyone seem to acknowledge my existence standing on my board watching and waiting to see if I’d get hit by more than the wake. If the woman driver did not have sunglasses on, I’d be able to take a good guess at her eye colour. These were not young people like everyone likes to blame for everything, they were at least middle age. I was honestly shaken by this experience and am clearly upset by the negligence of boaters that I see much too often when it comes to giving paddlers and swimmers room at the south end of the lake. There is a WHOLE BIG LAKE out there. Why are they boating around such a sensitive ecological zone and area of potential congestion? Why are they allowed to? If the driver did not notice me, that’s worrisome. If she did and decided to do what she did by choice, well…I can’t publish those thoughts, but she and her group have ruined my respect for boaters and those who spend a short period of time here abusing the privilege of being able to enjoy such a beautiful place. I honestly hope there isn’t a tragic accident in the future, but I can’t say I’d be surprised if it happens. Some actual restrictions and laws for this lake may be the only thing that saves lives and stop it from becoming the free-for-all amusement park it does each summer. Non-boaters have just as much right as boaters to enjoy this lake anytime during the year.
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  Business Signage

  by Sand Dollar Store , over 5 years ago

  Hi, I'm Julie Randall from the Sand Dollar Store.

  We first opened our business 5 years ago. At that time, I could not find an answer to our "highway signage" request. I basically was told ,you can put them up where you want but dept of highways might take it down for plowing and you could find you sign In the ditch.

  This past winter, the Dept. Of highways took the signs down ( sawed the posts down), didnt advise, and removed them from site. After having to make several phone calls, we tracked them down at the highways' yard... Continue reading

  Hi, I'm Julie Randall from the Sand Dollar Store.

  We first opened our business 5 years ago. At that time, I could not find an answer to our "highway signage" request. I basically was told ,you can put them up where you want but dept of highways might take it down for plowing and you could find you sign In the ditch.

  This past winter, the Dept. Of highways took the signs down ( sawed the posts down), didnt advise, and removed them from site. After having to make several phone calls, we tracked them down at the highways' yard! They claimed they tried to get a hold of us but did not!

  A few selected signs of some businesses were left up and quite a few including ours were not!

  My request is for this committee to look into a space on either side of Christina Lake so all the businesses have the opportunity to post their sign without a bunch of individual signs up and down the highway. OR one big sign with all businesses posted on it.

  And an agreement with dept of highways to leave them alone!

  If possible, I would like to be a part of this conversation!!!

  Thank you

  
  
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  Protect the lake

  by jsc, almost 6 years ago

  Changes -

  Stop the damage to the shoreline by restricting the flooded wake boats' wave impact. These boats create storm size waves all day long ruining the shoreline environment. Healthy shorelines are important to the overall health of the lake. I would like to see the police boat effectively keep these boats further away from the shoreline.

  The police boat could also be helpful in managing the level of music and un-muffled engines.

  
  

  Stay the same - keep the shoreline healthy and natural. Protect the peace and quiet.

  Most residents prefer the quiet, clean atmosphere and are willing to work... Continue reading

  Changes -

  Stop the damage to the shoreline by restricting the flooded wake boats' wave impact. These boats create storm size waves all day long ruining the shoreline environment. Healthy shorelines are important to the overall health of the lake. I would like to see the police boat effectively keep these boats further away from the shoreline.

  The police boat could also be helpful in managing the level of music and un-muffled engines.

  
  

  Stay the same - keep the shoreline healthy and natural. Protect the peace and quiet.

  Most residents prefer the quiet, clean atmosphere and are willing to work towards it. We need rules for our tourist groups. They are here for a short time and understandably want to make the best of their time here but it should not be at the expense of the rest of us. This is our home.

  
  

  We need boat and noise bylaws to restrict the damage to our lake and lifestyle. Some lakes have designated certain times/days for this type of disruptive activities.

  
  
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  Quiet and smoke free

  by jmc, almost 6 years ago

  I love it here and have been coming here for 60 years. I like the suggestion of another writer for a safe bike/walkway from the Alpine area to the Chritina Lake town. It's not a good bike ride on the highway so going to the 'other end' requires getting in the car. I would love to ride my bike if it was safe. It would be great to have more/some monitoring of boom boats - the boats that sit on the lake with their stereos booming on summer days. I would like to see burning banned during the summer months... Continue reading

  I love it here and have been coming here for 60 years. I like the suggestion of another writer for a safe bike/walkway from the Alpine area to the Chritina Lake town. It's not a good bike ride on the highway so going to the 'other end' requires getting in the car. I would love to ride my bike if it was safe. It would be great to have more/some monitoring of boom boats - the boats that sit on the lake with their stereos booming on summer days. I would like to see burning banned during the summer months. Or perhaps to a schedule (ie one day per week between x and y hours).