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` t + From: Daniel Eytchison 14 Apr 2009 12750 N Lower Sacramento Edd, Lodi CA 95242 To: Sari Joaquin County Planning Commission Department Development Services Division I$10 least Hazelton Ave, Stockton CA 95205 Subject:California Islamic Center,Application i#PADB00259 J As one of the three residents whose property resides directly adjacent to the propose project, E a§k that thg Planning mmission defer hearing on the sub'ect rosalo ter a so n in n, I have had hard commitments for over a year that make me unavailable far the hearings scheduled for 16 April 2009. Because I was informed of the hearing date only 8 days prior the proposed date, it was impossible for me to alter my arrangements. I am available for all possible Thursday hearing dates In April, May&June. If deferment of hearing is not possible, I would Illse e f 12vrng Ig bq_su�mlftd In my absen In September 2005 the County Board of Supervisors soundly rejected a similar proposal in a vote of",thus what I believe repudiating the 2004 County Planning Commission's mismanagement of the proposal over several months. The supervisors cited safety concerns primarily the traffic on N Lower Sacramento Rd. i Traffic Safety So what has changed since the County's Supervisor rejected this Islamic group's 2005 proposal? One thing is the Increased volume of traffic on Lower Sacramento, Each Planning Commission member needs to stand on N Lower Sacramento load Friday at 5 pm, and experience the overwhelming traffic flow. Without this action Planning Commission members are not qualified to determine the impact a facility supporting 400 people coming and going. The traffic flow will only increase with the construction of a super proposed Wal Mart on Lower Sacramento just 2 miles to the North. If it wasn't right in 2005,it certainly is not right today. Quality of Life A 400 person use facility along properties with several single family homes? Regardless of code enforcement rules, this facility will create noise, excessive light, increased Crime,and a general invasion of privacy. If you think IN a good idea, plan it next door to your house! Development&Stewardship of the land Land Development. This site is being proposed on agricultural land that{provides a fragile natural buffer between development of Stockton and Dodi and is currently being discussed by the city of Lodi and property owners as a Green Zone. 5tewardshi p' In 20051 was continually interrupted by Planning Commission when I raised the issue of the character of the applicants. Planning Commission members asked me to stick to the land use issue, As I stated in the past, and I still maintain today stewardship of the land in central to the land use issue. That said,one only needs to recognize that the leading proponent of the current proposal was also the leading proponent 2004 proposal for this Islamic Center. Other principals associated with the last attempt to gain a permit for an Islamic center have since been deported for visa and un-American activities. Bottom line an individual,Ilke an organlzatlon Is judged by its character and by those that they associate with,good and bad. Conclusion For the reasons cited above, I am total opposed to this proposal and recommend your rejection. Last,to provide transparency on this Issue I would appreciate If the Planning Commission members would disclose for the record any contact,discussions and or assistance they have provided the applicants(official or unofficial) prior to these hearings. Regar ds, v� Daniel Eytchison rni?.n A 7)H x144 WA 2q:20 OAM 6002 St NdV