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CUP-2026-09: RV Park at 6702 E. Lake Road

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Supportive (2)Opposed (9)Concerned (1)

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Public comments (12)

OpposedPaul WalkerJul 7, 2026

Spoke as HOA president in strong opposition to the RV park, presenting a petition signed by 452 people and citing incompatibility with custom homes and lake character.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 7:07 →
SupportiveSpencer DobbsJul 7, 2026

The applicant defended the RV park project as a clean, professionally managed community that will help address local housing needs and bring tourism revenue.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 14:50 →
OpposedFaith GageJul 7, 2026

Shared decades of history regarding Fort Phantom Lake development plans and neighborhood master plans, arguing the RV park goes against adopted community visions.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 23:18 →
ConcernedJames BaileyJul 7, 2026

Spoke as Lake Association president about appropriate lake development areas, noting previous master plans designated locations near the dam for RV camping.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 31:35 →
OpposedColin BonnettJul 7, 2026

Raised concerns about traffic safety, septic odors, wildlife disruption, and the sheer density of 149 RV spots next to rural residential homes.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 34:01 →
OpposedLisa LambertJul 7, 2026

Expressed frustration with existing traffic and rural road conditions near West Lake Road, warning against adding more RV traffic.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 44:00 →
OpposedJoseph ThiemJul 7, 2026

The developer of Lake Rock Trails described how the neighborhood was carefully built for low density and argued the RV park is a step backward.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 45:17 →
OpposedSeaton HigginbothamJul 7, 2026

Former council member and lake resident urged the commission to protect the lake's potential for quality residential growth rather than a short-term RV park.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 49:02 →
OpposedCasey De La RosaJul 7, 2026

Expressed concern that the RV park would obstruct views and disrupt her family's quiet paradise.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 53:51 →
OpposedVicki ReynoldsJul 7, 2026

Highlighted the 2024 Fort Phantom master plan which designates Boulder Bay for RV camping, arguing this project is in the wrong location.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 55:04 →
SupportiveWill RatliffJul 7, 2026

Site engineer for the project noted that the layout meets city ordinances and offered to work with concerned residents.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 58:40 →
OpposedAaron YoungJul 7, 2026

Spoke about comprehensive planning principles, dark skies, and protecting nature preservation areas around the lake.

Planning & Zoning Commission - Jul 7, 2026 · 1:00:21 →