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cumulative effect of the existing large scale odor producing earn me up garden product business located on <br />Locke Rd tockeford experiences predictable seasonal westerly winds which are directed towards the town. In <br />addition, with the stated possibility of mold In the buildings and greenhouses would adjacent businesses and <br />customers (wrnmir use as a winery and restaurant) In the same business complex and employees be adversely <br />aRectedp <br />Energy- Backup energy source'. Solar is being proposed yet what is the type of back-up system being Invalidity <br />n the event Of an electric power failure or regional brown out what will power the security system, dosed loop <br />extraction production system, lighting etc? Would It require an outdoor diesel generator if so, what size and <br />decibel! <br />Haeardr& Hae.Nous Materials. Pesdddean0 herbicide oversight: Aitbough the project would of course follow <br />all state and county regulations, how much, Ifany, of a supergroup increase in county costs and staff time will <br />occur l0 service and oversee such a buzlness8 <br />Hydrology/Water Quality- Regional water table_ The estimated water use for cultivation is 16,800,000 for <br />irrigation yet there is no mention if this includes the manufacture Of moisture for humidly for cultivation. It also <br />not clear about water usage in initial set up for the manufacturing extraction process or if there is a recurring <br />re.hi to the dosed loop system. The water wells) to be used on site would still be drawing from the same <br />water resource we all share in this area. To note, the residents in the tockeford Services Community District for <br />water supply (approximately 850 ratepayer families) are restricted to water use days to decrease use as part of <br />the overall mandated SGMA. <br />Noise, Construction and phased project plan There are specific concerns from nearby residents and the <br />applicunity about construction noise and traffic. The project is noted as Phase 1 and Phase 2 over 5 years This <br />ation does not layout the timeline, Intensity or expected disruption which will occur during construction of <br />this 23 acre business park. <br />Public revives Police protection and law enforcement Many questions and foresee raised regarding: <br />Personal public safety; the potential Increase risk for criminal activity or traffic by persons <br />with intent to commit <br />crime on and/or off the premises; the proposed location on a two lane rural road 7 miles from the nearest major <br />highway (Slate Route 99); the Sheriff's Office headquarters 25 miles away; often only one Deputy Sheriff vehicle <br />signed to patrol Area 2; all transactions conducted using cash; need for assurance of adequate unty, <br />fencing, contacts, only one security guard (unknown if armed or not) 24/7 for the entire 23 acre complex of <br />buildings, greenhouses and land planned. Although we considered the Sheriffs !Office representatives at our <br />recent meeting very knowledgeable abeat the cannabis industry, the experience of other law enforcement <br />agencies and creating requirements to ensure public safety, questions remain. As a first In the county, plans can <br />be developed but Implementation Is unknown. We have been advised by the SheriH's Office there. is an <br />Ordinance Compliance Umb Community Revitalization Unit of which staff time and resources are required t0 <br />address cannabis businesses, at taxpayer expense. <br />Transportation Increase in roadway vehicle and use: The traffic study, although extremely detailed was <br />performed no August 9,a one( day. We respectfully state anecdotally that local traffic, is lighter on <br />Wednesday, and is significantly increased on workdays, friday and Monday, during the hours of the study )B - <br />SAM and 3 6PM)as well as on the weekend days. Regarding the Hwy 881 Rdiinterews ion: Often vehicles <br />queue once they are on the highway heading east due to the traffic signal at Hwy dOrElliott Rd.; it can be difficult <br />for safe entry heading east due to Me curve, shrubbery, allgnm t of theintersectem, and not mentioned in the <br />report is the acceleration Of vehicles Over the speed limit as they head nest or east on Hwy 88. Another issue is, <br />