Nasworthy Development Plan.

I attended the October 21, 2013 public meeting on the "Nasworthy Development Plan" Below is my general view of what was discussed. This plan will be presented to San Angelo City Council for adoption at the councils Nov. 5, 2013 meeting.


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Meeting Notes:

1. There has been much concern about Commercial Development in the Lake Nasworthy area. Home owners and lease holders do not want an abundance of commercial development. Gateway Panning Group's representative reassured local residents proposed zoning of areas around Lake Nasworthy would limit commercial development to the areas across Knickerbocker Road from the present day Stripes Convenience Store. This is area near the present marina.

They pointed out that business investors are more likely to invest in areas where they know the ground rules and limited commercial development is desirable to bring a commercial tax base to the area to help fund Lake Nasworthy maintenance cost.

The remaining areas around the lake will be zoned for recreational use.

If San Angelo City Council adopts the proposed plan it will become part of the city's comprehensive plan. It was pointed out that having a plan in place which is part of the City Of San Angelo's Comprehensive plan helps the city to control development as opposed to ad hoc development.

2. The need to maintain water quality was discussed as well as the need to extend the San Angelo City's sewer system to all house along the lake and in the area.
3. Water safety was discussed. This included policing, the number of boats allowed on the lake at anyone time and recognition of the rights of non-motorized water craft such as canoes and kayaks. There was some discussion on designating and area for only non-motorized water craft such as canoes and kayaks.

4.Their was a concern raised about property tax increases by one individual who wanted property taxes frozen at their present level to protect Lake Nasworthy residents who live on fixed incomes. However it was pointed out that tax increases are inevitable and citizens in all areas of San Angelo where dealing with tax increases and not likely to look favorably on tax freezes for only one area of the city.