FLAMINGO BAY ECO-RESORT REPLIES TO QUESTIONS



Major Coastal Zone Permit application No. CZT-01-22(L) to November 30, 2022



Committee Chairman and Committee Members



On behalf of BBK Development LLC, | would like to express our gratitude for taking your time to accompany us

on the site visit and discuss your and the public’s concerns and questions regarding our proposed project.



We strongly believe that this type of small quaint resort is suited to the island.



Flamingo Bay Eco Resort does not want to change the quiet, and low key nature of the island in any way and

we intend to contribute to WICA and WISAR to assist in providing services and improvements to the island

residents and guests. Upon hearing the concerns of the committee and the community regarding emergency

services we are proposing to add on to $5 fee to the room rate per night to contribute to support WICA &

WISAR.



TRAFFIC



CZM/DPNR planning rules require that 30 parking spaces be provided due to the number of rooms. We do

not expect to ever need anywhere near that number of spaces even with parking included for visitors to the

restaurant. We intend to use 2 small pick-ups with seats in the flat-bed (max. 8 people) for use as shuttles for

our guests. We will have 4 eco-friendly electric vehicles, initially golf carts, 2 for staff use and 2 as

emergency/occasional courtesy vehicles for guests. These electric vehicles will benefit from the solar electric

farm at the resort.



The resort vehicles will not be allowed to be left at the ferry dock for more than 20 minutes.



Guests wishing to rent carts will do so from existing rental companies. There are established options for cart

rentals and we would be excited to see others businesses have the opportunity for growth as a benefit of

Flamingo Bay Eco-Resort. It is probable that our guest may rent carts whether it be for a day to explore the

island or for their entire stay. Not everyone will be on the road at once and the addition of carts from the

resort should not over burden the existing infrastructure. The existing roads already handle the increase in

rentals which occurs on weekends and cruise ship days.



During construction we will ensure to repair any damage which may be caused to the public roads. We would

also be happy to maximize resources such as a delivery truck not returning empty to St. Thomas to the benefit

of the community.



IMPACT ON THE ISLAND



Flamingo Bay Eco Resort will have a maximum of only 29 (bed) rooms. By comparison VI Campground has 13

rooms which are regularly full to capacity so we expect the overall impact on the island to little more than

twice that amount.



THE ECO-RESRT



Flamingo Bay Eco Resort, previously the Limestone Inn, has for many years been a hotel. The restaurant and

bar will be for our guests and for discerning customers who, we believe, would appreciate a higher-end

restaurant than is currently available.



A comparison has been drawn with Dinghy’s, Willy-T, Soggy Dollar Bar etc. we believe that this market is fully

catered for, and we plan to provide a much quieter alternative. We are promoting the resort as a quaint

resort for nature lovers and those seeking a low-key experience. We expect our guests will largely lounge

around the pool and restaurant during the day, while still having the choice to go to a beach or to a beach bar.


WATER TREATMENT PLANT



Sewage will be treated by an eco-friendly, sustainable, non-chemical, microbiotic treatment plant. All water

after treatment is recycled for irrigation and held in underground storage tanks.



There has been some mis-understanding about water flowing towards the salt pond. Only run-off water, after

heavy rains, may reach the lagoon. A sediment pond is proposed that will allow sediments to settle out before

continuing towards the salt pond. This will help reduce the sediment/nutrient load reaching the pond.



WASTE DISPOSAL



Flamingo Bay Eco Resort will have a dedicated dumpster provided by private licenced contractors who take

waste to the Bovoni facility on St. Thomas as required. We will monitor and abide by VIMWA policies.



FUELLING



We intend to use existing fuel and servicing facilities for the 2 pick-up trucks. If additional fuel is needed beyond

the periodic deliveries, the resort may bring fuel over in carboys on the staff boat.



EXISTING CISTERNS EAST & WEST BUILDINGS



There are x7 cisterns each of around 25,000 US Gallons. Typical dimensions are 35’ x 14’ x7’ deep.



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We hope that you find these replies suitable; we will be happy to answer any further questions.



— A picnememnl ————e .

Yours sincerely, v— %_ CS —"



Barry Osborn for BBK Development LLC



10/26/2022