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1. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

   I LIVE AT 322 WINDERMERE RD, AND I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS 12 UNIT
   APPLICATION AND OTHER BUILDINGS AT 575 WINDERMERE RD. FOR THIS
   SMALL COMMUNITY WE ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH TOURIST ACCOMMODATION HERE.
   WINDERMERE RD IS NARROW AND WITH NO FOOT PATHS, FOR THE LOCALS WHO
   LIKE WALKING, HORSE RIDING AND BIKE RIDING, THIS RD IS ALWAYS BUSY WITH
   LOCAL TRAFFIC, I CAN'T IMAGINE THAT THIS NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL HELP THIS GROWING TRAFFIC PROBLEM, IT CAN ONLY MAKE IT WORSE. WE ALSO HAVE A
   LOT OF ECHIDNAS ,PADEMELONS AND OTHER SMALL WILDLIFE THAT ARE
   CONSTANTLY ON THE RD, THIS NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL BE A NIGHTMARE FOR
   ALL CONCERNED.

   PASSING THIS APPLICATION WILL CREATE UNDUE STRESS TO THE RESIDENTS,
   WHO HAVE NEVER REALLY BEEN HELPED BY LAUNCESTON COUNCIL, UNLESS
   THERE HAS BEEN A FLOOD DISASTER. WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO ENDURE MORE
   TRAFFIC, NOISE, INCONVENIENCE AND ROAD KILL FOR A FOREIGN INVESTOR WHO
   HAS HIS OWN AGENDA, AND NOT NECESSARILY THE WINDERMERE COMMUNITY
   AT HEART. HELEN STRONG

2. Hi, I am Sharon Fahey Real Estate Agent for Windermere. I reside at 240 Windermere Road.
   I am concerned about the extra increase of traffic on this small narrow road. Expected to increase 44% due to adding 12 units.
   My young daughter constantly tells me about the issues with traffic when getting off the bus after school when it stops on the opposite side of the road.
   As the bus cannot pull over, it causes concerns for her safe crossing with the current traffic volumes.
   We both also bike ride along this road which can be very tricky at times on the narrow bends where cars sometimes do not take care to look out for cyclists.
   I also know that another lady who rides her horse along this same section near to our house,number 240 Windermere Road who is also nervous about the extra traffic and her horse riding.
   As this is a peaceful and co-operating type of neighborhood, and I do not feel that we need this type of extra tourism here when the current bed and breakfast operators are struggling to make an existence in this economy.
   Yours Sincerely Sharon Fahey.

3. To whom it may concern, I am deeply concerned by the prospect of the proposed development of twelve units etc . I and many of my neighbours moved to Windermere purely because of its relaxed, peaceful and quiet surroundings. I enjoy walking along the road everyday as do many of my neighbours. I also enjoy taking my horse riding along the road, relaxed with the knowledge that the local traffic always drive at a leisurely pace and with care to pedestrians, and people on push bikes. i worry to think what kind of increase in traffic there will be if the proposed development of twelve units etc is granted. Not only that but the condition of the road is hardly able to tolerate an increased volume of traffic and there are no existing footpaths to allow people to walk on so they have no choice but to walk on the road. yours Sincerely Petrina Lowther

4. I would like to raise my concerns about the proposed development. I personally am a horse rider and dog walker and use the road each day for this purpose. This application is going to have a huge impact on my lifestyle and safety. It will also impact many of my fellow residents and I am especially concerned about the elderly resident s who walk along Windermere Road several times a day either by themselves or with their pets. This is also on a school bus route and will cause concern for many parents like myself. I feel this road is currently a safe place for my child to walk or ride his bike to the local cafe or jetty.
   The construction trucks travelling along this road I am sure will have a huge impact on use all, like me the elderly will feel intimidated by this. It would be a terrible shame if they felt they could not go for their daily walk as this would have a huge affect on their mental and physical well being. This is a winding and poorly sealed road with many drainage issues that have recently been brought to the attention of Council. There is still currently a dangerous stretch of road that has not been fixed since the floods in July this year. And since then the road has sunk down further. The infrastructure of the road is substandard and barely copes with the traffic now. I am concerned mostly about the compromise to residents in this peaceful village that we have chosen to invest in for our lifestyle that a 40% traffic increase will cause.
   Yours Sincerely
   Melanie Smith

5. To whom it may concern.

   As a resident at 495 Windermere Road I would like to add my objection to the development application for 575 Windermere Road.(App ref No DA0442/2014).
   Rather than write a similar objection could I support the comments written by Mr Jon Hosford, which I have read,that are being delivered to you today (14/11/2014).
   I would also like to be able to add my concerns at the Council meeting when this proposal is being considered.

   Graeme Pitt

   495 Windermere Road
   Windermere.

6. I would like to add my concerns about the development at 575 Windermere Road .I have been a resident of 238 Windermere for over 25 years and have seen this area grow. The infrastructure of the area has not grown at the same rate. We have no footpaths and in some areas there are quite significant drops in levels which makes walking a hazard. I fear that the extra traffic which a development of this size will cause residents added stress when walking by themselves or with their dogs. Drivers unfamiliar with our narrow, winding road tend not to drive to the conditions.
   Another concern is water pressure, which at times is almost non existent. I have had to install a tank to collect mains water. Will the extra 12 or more residences impact even more on this water pressure?

   Yours Sincerely
   Patricia Hollier

7. While not against development as such I am very concerned as to the impact of a multi-unit facility on the current infrastructure in the area. As a resident of 20 years and regular walker and driver on Windermere Road I feel the increase in traffic is of great concern and would suggest upgrading of the road, including safe footpaths, is required to cope with such an increase. Anecdotally the longer term plans for 575 Windermere Rd are for more than 50 units which, if correct, would have an exponential impact.

   I would presume the increased demands on the ageing water supply and electricity network, along with sewerage disposal, are being considered by Council.

   I would also be very interested to understand the reasoning behind allowing a multi dwelling tourist retreat development when sub-division/construction of residential lots has previously not been allowed by council. The impact on both infrastructure and neighbourhood lifestyle are surely similar?

8. To Whom It May Concern.

   I live at 322 Windermere Rd, and I am very concerned about this 13 Unit development
   and other buildings at 575 Windermere Rd. For this small community, we already have
   enough tourist accommodation here, and anymore will not help the existing business's
   that are currently in operation.

   Windermere Rd is narrow and with no footpaths for the locals who like walking, bike
   riding and horse riding, it is hard enough to avoid and dodge traffic without more cars and buses using this road and creating more traffic problems. We also have quite an
   abundance of wildlife here including echidnas, small wallaby's and other native animals,
   this development will cause more road kill, and as a walker, it is very distressing to have
   to not only see these continuous dead animals on the roadside, but also having to smell their decaying bodies is also upsetting. People who live in Launceston and surrounding
   suburbs, do not have to endure this.

   Passing this application will create more traffic stress on this road which is already not in
   good condition due to the winter flood damage and erosion.
   Tourists generally have little regard for locals when travelling, and usually are unaware of
   the speed limits. This is a 50 km (speed limit on this road) and everyday people exceed this limit, I don't think having more cars on this road will help this community in anyway
   shape or form.

   Yours sincerely

   Helen Strong.

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