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cabinfever · 07-06-2006, 09:03 AM

Please note that Timber Island in its entirety is privately owned by 3 families. Each has their own parcels on the island, and they jointly own the balance. The LRCT has only an easement on one section of the island with the goal of "protecting and maintaining its natural beauty in perpetuity." Building is not allowed on only this one portion of the island, but the 3 families have full use and ownership of it otherwise. The original owners of the island set up the easement w/ the LRCT in the 70s to protect it. The current owners all signed on as the new stewards of the island when they made their purchases. The 24-page easement clearly prohibits public use. The owners replaced the old signs under the direction of the LRCT's attorneys, private attorneys, and marine patrol to alert the public to the island's long-time restrictions in the hopes of avoiding further property damage. The owners also received variances and approval to reinstitute some of the swim lines that were around the island years ago to enable swimming that was nearly impossible with so many boats closely anchored or beached on the shoreline. Sad to say, the rope swing in the West cove needed to be removed for legal reasons.

If anyone has questions about Timber, please feel free to private message me. As one of the owners, I'm happy to try to answer any questions.

07-06-2006, 09:03 AM	#34
cabinfever Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Clarification Please note that Timber Island in its entirety is privately owned by 3 families. Each has their own parcels on the island, and they jointly own the balance. The LRCT has only an easement on one section of the island with the goal of "protecting and maintaining its natural beauty in perpetuity." Building is not allowed on only this one portion of the island, but the 3 families have full use and ownership of it otherwise. The original owners of the island set up the easement w/ the LRCT in the 70s to protect it. The current owners all signed on as the new stewards of the island when they made their purchases. The 24-page easement clearly prohibits public use. The owners replaced the old signs under the direction of the LRCT's attorneys, private attorneys, and marine patrol to alert the public to the island's long-time restrictions in the hopes of avoiding further property damage. The owners also received variances and approval to reinstitute some of the swim lines that were around the island years ago to enable swimming that was nearly impossible with so many boats closely anchored or beached on the shoreline. Sad to say, the rope swing in the West cove needed to be removed for legal reasons. If anyone has questions about Timber, please feel free to private message me. As one of the owners, I'm happy to try to answer any questions.