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r <br /> t " r) <br /> RECiEVED <br /> Application Number#PA-0800145(UP) MAY - 2008 <br /> 5-3-08 Community Development Dept. <br /> San Joaquin County Community Development Department: <br /> Attn: Jason Jones <br /> We are writing this letter in response to an application referral letter we received by mail on <br /> 5/1/08 in regards to a proposed squab raising operations at 26778 Lone Tree Road Escalon, <br /> California 95320. We live two parcels to the west of the proposed project and have a variety of <br /> concerns. It is our understanding that this address as our address is in a Limited Agricultural <br /> Area. By definition in the code it reads that this is a zone that is intended to recognize and <br /> preserve areas that contain EXISTING concentrations of SMALL scale agricultural operations <br /> and dwellings. This proposal is an addition not existing squab farm(pigeon)to our <br /> neighborhood. The possibilities of impact may include but are not limited to: 1. drinking water <br /> contamination as on the proposal there is not a water catching area therefore the runs off from <br /> cleaning of squab feces, etc would then seep into out wells which is our drinking water supply. <br /> 2. Continuous noise from cooing squab. 3. Foul smell from squab as the wind blows in this <br /> area on a daily basis. 4. Possible Salmonella and West Nile Virus as birds carry these viruses. <br /> 5. Possible loose birds creating havoc at our home as they nest, poop, and quack when loose. <br /> The question we have is what is a SMALL scale operation? Approximately 800 squab what does <br /> that mean? 800 pairs or 800 plus the offspring? <br /> We feel this is a negative declaration as it has a great deal of environmental impact on our area. <br /> The people who are making this proposal just moved in to this area and have already placed a <br /> "bright yellow"modular home in front of an existing modular. They have a very large shop <br /> already on the property and NOW a SQUAB FARM. What's next? Please notify us as we <br /> oppose this proposal and will attend the formal hearing. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Jinn and Melody Murray <br /> 26562 Lone Tree Road <br /> Escalon, California 95320 <br /> 209-838-1026 <br />