The Adirondack Almanack has removed the commentary by Tom Jorling “Weighing in on Saranac Lake Marina plans” because it contained inaccuracies brought to our attention by representatives of the Marina. For the record, Mr. Jorling’s comments are filed publicly with the Adirondack Park Agency. We regret the inclusion of incorrect and outdated information on the Almanack.

From a spreadsheet of facts provided by Matt Norfolk of Norfolk Law, Lake Placid, representing Saranac Lake Marina:

• The total application is 64,051 square feet of covered floating docks; variance request is 36,368 square feet.
• The structures are floating, 5” diameter pipes are placed into the lake bottom to secure them in place.
• Boat slips proposed are 10.5’ wide: two boats share the 22’ wide space.
• .25 acres (net) will be impacted at the annex marina.
• LS Marina has support from some neighbors in Crescent Bay.
• Docks sstem is floating. 5” diameter pipes are used to hold in place. Typically, 7 are used per dock.
• There are 292 boat slips in total (11’ wide)

The public comment period for the Saranac Lake Marina project continues through Thursday, Aug. 27 on the APA website. (Photo by Mike Lynch/Adirondack Explorer)