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y x April 15, 1998 APR 16 1998 COMmunity Development Dept. San Joaquin County Community Development Department Development Services Division 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 Attention: Kerry Sullivan Dear Ms. Sullivan: We are writing in regard to the application Referral No. UP98-5 for Stacey Powers, 20606 South Carrolton Road, Ripon, CA 95366. We have several concerns regarding this project. Our concerns are listed below: 1. The DUST created by a maximum of 64 horses. The dust would also be intensified when owners ride their horses and on the occasion of special events. 2. The MANURE of a maximum of 64 horses would create an odor problem and fly problem. This has already been a problem for this property and a stable of this size would magnify the problem. 3. TRAFFIC would be intensified at this location. As evidenced by a horse show on April 4th 1998, where there were in excess of 40 cars, trucks, and trailers parked in various locations on this property. 4. NOISE - The level of noise with the proposed number of horses would be a nuisance. The level of noise at special events, such as on 4-4-98 where a public address system was used, would be uncontrollable. 5. PLACES TO RIDE for the maximum number of horses is a different concern. The property is approximately 15 acres adjacent to Carrolton, which is a thru road to River Road. It is used daily by a large amount of traffic (cars, trucks, trailers, and farming equipment). If horses are allowed to ride on this road there is a large probability that there could be a major traffic accident. Since this area is mostly orchards and/or vineyards I can assure your that these farmers would not aIIow the horses to pass thru their land. 6. HEALTH OF HORSES: We are also concerned for the health of any animals stabled at this facility because of the spraying of chemicals during regular farming operations. The farming operations in this area have been there for many years before there any horses were at this location. This property is surrounded on all four sides by almond orchards.