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hemlockpoint · 04-03-2008, 08:14 AM

Steve,
Its a combination of things. There are a lot of camps on Rattlesnake. Also historically there have been relatively cheap prices for the steep lots on the broads side. If you have ever been out there during high winds you will know why they are cheaper. During the boom lot prices escalated dramatically where a 45000 dollar lot increased to a 200000 dollar lot.Access can be an issue. Also many of these lots are small and with the new shoreland protection law that requires State permitting and maximum impervious coverage and increased setbacks. For example a small lot with a tiny sleeping cabin was sold last fall as having permits to build 30 feet from the water which was Altons setback. As of April 1st 2008 State law preempts Altons zoning. Under the rules if the foundation was not in by April Ist they will have to comply with the new rules of a 50 foot setback and all the complex state permitting requirements.
I think as people realize that they are limited in what they can do with their small lots that there will be a scramble for the exits before buyers savvy to what has happened.
With that said if it is a large lot with a breakwater already installed and or is already developed to your satisfaction so that you do not need permits then there might be camps that meet your requirements.
Good luck

04-03-2008, 08:14 AM	#16
hemlockpoint Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rattlesnake Steve, Its a combination of things. There are a lot of camps on Rattlesnake. Also historically there have been relatively cheap prices for the steep lots on the broads side. If you have ever been out there during high winds you will know why they are cheaper. During the boom lot prices escalated dramatically where a 45000 dollar lot increased to a 200000 dollar lot.Access can be an issue. Also many of these lots are small and with the new shoreland protection law that requires State permitting and maximum impervious coverage and increased setbacks. For example a small lot with a tiny sleeping cabin was sold last fall as having permits to build 30 feet from the water which was Altons setback. As of April 1st 2008 State law preempts Altons zoning. Under the rules if the foundation was not in by April Ist they will have to comply with the new rules of a 50 foot setback and all the complex state permitting requirements. I think as people realize that they are limited in what they can do with their small lots that there will be a scramble for the exits before buyers savvy to what has happened. With that said if it is a large lot with a breakwater already installed and or is already developed to your satisfaction so that you do not need permits then there might be camps that meet your requirements. Good luck