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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 04-27-17 Comment Emails I .�. Patrick Hopper -9-C From: Mark Secord <mlsecord@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:59 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Permit for marijuana grow operation Dear Mr. Hopper, As a property owner in the vicinity of the proposed marijuana growing and processing operation on Flagler Road (our address is below), I would request that a public hearing be held and that interested parties have an opportunity to hear from the individual requesting the permit. It seems that Mr. Smith has made no effort to disclose his plans and the potential impact on other residents on Marrowstone Island. His only effort to date is to erect a rather unsightly fence—not a promising sign. Issues such as water usage,visual impact and potential odors from the growing operation deserve to be addressed in a public fashion. Mark Secord 9796 Flagler Road Nordland, WA 206-595-1589 C1313APR 272017 JEFFERSON COUNTY DC® 1 � Patrick Hopper From: kurt steinbach <kurtsteinbach@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:57 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marijuana application Marrowstone Dear Mr. Hopper, I have no specific objections to the proposed cannabis cultivation and processing facility on Flagler Road, Nordland. I have to wonder if there would be so much public concern if this were a flower, or even mushroom growing facility? In fact, the working farm in the same vicinity probably has many of the same impacts to the community and environment that so many islanders seem to be worried about. That said, if the commercial production of cannabis includes 24 hour surveillance that involve floodlighting the property, I would have to put myself on the side of opposing the application. Thank you for your consideration, Kurt Steinbach Kurt Steinbach 630 East Marrowstone Road Nordland, WA 98358 Ph: 360-385-1045 Call Sign: KG7EKI kurtsteinbach@hotmail.com pClJV4;ID. ,PR272017 JEFFERSON COUNTY DCD 1 Z I Patrick Hopper From: Glenn/Linda <gately@olypen.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:33 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marijuana greenhouse at 9272 Flagler Rd. Dear Mr. Hopper, I am writing to let you know that I am opposed to the marijuana growing and processing operation that has been requested at 9272 Flagler Road, Nordland. Austin Smith is not a resident of our Marrowstone community. He will have no relationship to the island other than making money. He obviously did not do research about the passionate, protective attitude that residents have held for a long time. I always refer to the Marrowstone Island Community Development Plan that was thoughtfully compiled by citizens 40 years ago. There were policies stated regarding Industry and Commerce that defined what a "cottage industry" was on Marrowstone. It should employ not more than two persons outside of the immediate family. It should be contained within the primary residential structure or common outbuildings such as a garage or barn. It should not affect the use, value, or enjoyment of adjacent areas or properties. We have owned 5 acres just to the east of this land for nearly 35 years. After consulting with realtors, they said that they have never seen property values go up near marijuana growing operations. The Gustafson's are now selling 9.7 acres that adjoins the property at 9272 Flagler. We bought our 5 acres from them. They were unaware of the proposed marijuana greenhouse and processing application. I also contacted their realtor and now that he has been informed, must disclose to potential buyers of the commercial industry next door. The security measures required by the state for a marijuana operation can affect the neighbors for quite a distance away. Please count me in as a person who is opposed to allowing Austin Smith to go forward with his plans to have his commercial industry here on Marrowstone Island. Thank you for your consideration, Linda Gately 711 Robbins Road Nordland,WA 98358 360- 385-5774 Elga \ 1: n APR171017 JEFFERSON COUNTY OCD 4 1 • Patrick Hopper From: Cotton Daniel <dancotton1931@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:32 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marijuana Dear Mr Hopper: I am currently in Southern California and will be on Marrowstone on the 4th of May. My residence on Marrowstone is 1124 Schwartz Road, Nordland, WA 98358. My cell phone is 909.800.5110. I am strongly opposed to allowing the growth or processing of marijuana on Marrowstone Island. Please register me as in opposition in this matter with regard to Marrowstone Island. Sincerely yours, DanielL.Cotton ApR ? 72017 J�F�E�So�c0 S 1 iCI . Patrick Hopper From: David Meggyesy <david@meggyesy.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:08 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marrowstone Island marijuana operation Pat — My name is David Meggyesy. Thanks for calling me back. This email is to go on record my opposing the proposed marijuana growing and processing operation on Marrowstone Island. It is the wrong place for such an operation given the security mandates, fencing , lights, law enforcement, and in addition, water use. We have had droughts here on Marrowstone. Such an operation is better suited for an industrial park. Thank you. David Meggyesy 7835 Flagler Rd. Nordland, WA 98358 /202/ 0 PR 2 7 2017 JEFFERSON CONN 71'®CO 1 Patrick Hopper From: Mo Moss <mislander22@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:14 AM $14P To: Patrick Hopper // Subject: Proposed marijuana production on Marrowstone Isl Dear Pat: SQ�C • oo I wish to express my concerns and objections to the proposed marijuana processing plant on Fl grAtoad, Marrowstone Island. L'0 1. Fundamentally, the size of this building is huge. It could hardly be construed as housing a "cottage" industry. In fact, "industrial" is the appropriate description for a 10,000 square foot building that rises nearly 30 feet! This would make it the largest building on the island, and is inconsistent with the scale and overall plan for Marrowstone Island. 2. Whether this is a marijuana processing plant or other industrial operation, this scale of operation has no place on Marrowstone Island. 3. It is difficult to rationalize that someone - anyone - would be permitted to use so much water. Marrowstone is a sole source aquifer. Yes, there is PUD water available, but not in unlimited quantities in Jefferson County, as you know. If our water supplies diminish, will this plant be required to go off line first, so that non- commercial residents can be assured drinking water? 4. Pollution is a grave concern, both because we are a sole source aquifer, and because we are a narrow island. There is no septic system that can handle that quantity of runoff per day. If untreated, unfiltered water is allowed to be returned to ground after use, there is a risk of pollutants (chemicals, organic or otherwise) invading the aquifer and destroying the quality and safety of drinking water for the residents. Pollutants that go into ground or travel over the surface (lots of clay on this rock) to salt water risk harming fish, birds, mammals and vegetal sea life in the immediate surrounding area and beyond. 5. It has been demonstrated that the presence of a marijuana processing plant has negatively impacted nearby property values. 6. The potential for attracting criminal activity, due to the presence of cannabis and money, whether fruitful or not, is a concern for the safety of this community. 7. If permitted, and negative consequences as described above, or otherwise, occur, Jefferson County may be subject to legal action from residents. Whether justified or not, whether successful or not, this will result in financial losses to the County- and to all of us who live in and pay taxes to the County- to defend itself. I feel strongly that permitting this operation on Flagler Road, on Marrowstone Island, should NOT occur. Marjiann Moss 7534 Flagler Road Nordland, WA 98358 1 � '� Patrick Hopper From: john comstock <jhn.comstock@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:12 AM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Flagler Road marijuana farm Mr. Hopper, Please add my name to those who oppose the proposed use of the property on Flagler road (9142?) as a marijuana processing plant. Objections include: • Scale of operation not in keeping with Marrowstone Island development plan. o Cottage industrial scale should have owner living on island o Industry should serve the community, not use our small community as an industrial site • Austin Smith has not notified neighbors on either side, nor the realtor offering the plot to the south. • His grow operation has had 6 MJ liquor board violations. Not a good record • Appears to have overlooked other industrial sites near the airport, or Otto and Fredericks road which have absorbed these operations. • Net use of chemicals not addressed adequately in the proposal. • Required security lights and cameras-24/7 are intrusive to our neighborhood, and would be a unique installation on the island. • Well-documented attractive crime target for robbery of weed and cash. • Stream running through property would be at risk of carrying pollutants to the very fragile Marrowstone water table supplying our drinking water. Sincerely, John Comstock 11 Reef Road Nordland, WA D i . ,. . 11 top, A`�RZ7 . D z01z RSON CO UN TY : I_q. Patrick Hopper From: adoes2@frontier.com Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:25 AM To: Patrick Hopper Cc: steveb@accuabc.com; Hageman Brian (PARKS); Lee &Amy Subject: Flagler Rd. Marijuana site April 27, 2017 To:Jefferson County Community Development Department c/o Pat Hopper From:Amy L. Does, Ph.D. and Lee M. Does Re: Marijuana Growing facility proposed at 9272 Flagler Rd., Nordland,WA Case Number: ZON17-00003 Recently a public notice was posted at 9272 Flagler Rd., Nordland,WA stating an intention to build and operate a 10,000 square foot marijuana growing and processing facility at the address.This site,on rural residential Marrowstone Island, is one-half mile from the entrance gate of Ft. Flagler State Park. It is easy to look at a map of Marrowstone Island and see only a green blob at the end of highway 116.That green blob represents one of the jewels of the Washington State Park system. On a summer's day Ft. Flagler can host more than 2,000 individuals.Take a closer look at a map of Ft. Flagler(http://parks.state.wa.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1870).As you enter the park a group camp hosts family reunions and a scout camp provides outdoor experiences for young people.The retreat center hosts church groups and music camps for high school students. As Marrowstone Island residents and park users, my husband and I have inspected the county code regarding the siting of marijuana facilities. The code states that siting such facilities near parks is not permitted.We agree and we believe that this restriction applies in the case of the 9272 Flagler Rd. proposal. Please inform our county commissioners about our concerns and deny any permits for marijuana facilities at this site. cc: Brian Hageman, Fort Worden Area Park Manager Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Steve Burns,president Marrowstone Island Community Association 1. � 1 ,� .. D APR 27 ?017 JEFpERSoN coin 1 x0CD 1 B I Patrick Hopper From: George Nordby <gnnordby@me.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:27 AM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marrowstone Is Marijuana Facility Ms Hopper: My father was born on the Island in 1900. I was born on the Island in 1942 and raised there. Now our retirement home is on the Island. The Island has been residential in nature. I think it should remain so.There are several "commercial"type areas in the area other than the Island for such a facility. I am opposed to this facility on the Island. Please keep the Island residential as it has through its history. George Nordby Flagler Road Sent from my iPhone DIECiZj i rr APR 2 7 2,017 EF�ERSoN c® 1 � S4 .... ....... 1 (1 IR :,1,Di) Patrick Hopper ,�i Cis' From: David McCammon <DaveM@pegus.com> U�/ Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:56 AM ''..t 1..4: To: Patrick Hopper " Cc: clarelisamc@gmail.com z 217 Subject: Marijuana plant on Marrowstone Island 'PPRS ®/1(COUN CC® We are residents of the island living at 1850 East Marrowstone Road. We want to be clear about our view that such a plant on our small island is something that should not be allowed. We are a small island with narrow roads and a narrow aged bridge not set up for business traffic let alone what might be the size of trucks utilized by this plant. We have difficultly understanding why this business would even wish to be on our island and not in a more easily accessed location. The traffic increases would impact our rural way of life and impact visitors to Indian Island State Park and Flagler State Park. There is also a planned change to put a bridge between our island and Indian Island which would be impacted by this business being allowed into what is essentially a rural island. While we do not plan to sell our home this plant might make resell for those wishing to sell at some jeopardy or at least could impact potential sale. As well the plant might have a negative impact on our property values which if it did we would see legal redress from the County. We understand our Island is zoned conditionally and decisions are at the discretion of the administrator. Besides our written comment if you intend to proceed with allowing this we would request a public hearing prior to any approval. Finally this business should be placed where the road and infrastructure are set up to handle it. It should not be placed on our island. 1 This message may contain confidential information, and is intended only for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you mistakenly receive this message, please delete it immediately. 1 ID !r1 Patrick Hopper From: Peter Wise <petewise@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:34 AM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Proposed Marrowstone marijuana farm Dear Mr. Hopper, My wife and I own a home on Schwartz Road on Marrowstone Island. We visit Ft. Flagler State Park regularly by both bike and car. While we support the state marijuana laws, we are against having a pot farm and processing facility on Flagler Road. This is a very rural area, with the only visible business being the Nordland Store. The island is not the place for a commercial facility that could be better located in an existing industrial/commercial area. Also, we already have enough traffic issues due to the state park without adding more traffic from this proposed commercial operation. Please put us down as a resounding no for this proposal. Sincerely, Peter Wise Peter and Tracy Wise 484 Schwartz Road Nordland 4pliPctist : : tmail.com �RSo j?Ojj -O CO 1 I I ISI Patrick Hopper From: Irwin Goverman <irwin.goverman@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:20 AM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Nordland/Marrowstone Island Marijuana farm Daar Mr. Hopper— I live at 274 Smith Road on Marrowstone Island, and want to register my opposition to the possibility of an significant-scale marijuana operation being considered for the island. As you know, the resources on the Island are pretty restricted, including water supplies, adequacy of the road and land bridge and scarcity of law enforcement resources. The Island has very little `industrial' use—and what is there is either low impact aquaculture, farming, and a winery. I am concerned that any large-scale industrial development will have a large impact on the Island, especially as the MJ farm is serviced. I am also concerned that the factory will be a drawing point for potential thieves and, as importantly, armed on-premise guards. We don't need more crime on the Island, which is only served periodically by the Sheriff s department. Additionally, Ft. Flagler and Mystery Bay parks are very nearby and there are many youths in the area during the summer. It isn't great to have a pot farm near so many children. Also, I am concerned about the impact on scarce resources power, water and the very limited availability and bandwidth of DSL internet. These are already in short supply and I wonder what the impact will be if there are large draws from the farm. Finally, the size and nature of the farm run counter to the culture of the Island and I am concerned about the potential effect on property values. Thanks for listening, and I can be reached easily by telephone or email. Irwin Irwin Goverman (206)930-2108 RISCZalU4947) irwin.govermanno gmail.com APR 2 7 2017 JEFF„ Rs CSU N�CoCD 1 2 • Patrick Hopper From: Patti <tch4fun@pacbell.net> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:36 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marijuana Plant on Marrowstone Island Dear Mr. Hopper, My husband and I are opposed to this latest marijuana business planned for Marrowstone Island. The size and complexity of this operation is too large for our rural island. It is my understanding that Mr. Austin Smith is not a resident of the island having just purchased the property at 9272 Flagler Road. The information that I have now received on our Marrowstone Next Door and The Leader article, dated April 26, 2017, informs me that this proposal is for a 10,080 square foot 23 foot tall greenhouse. This does not sound like cottage industry to me. There are currently marijuana operation in and around Jefferson County and there are many industrial sites available for purchase in Jefferson County for Mr. Austin to grow marijuana. There also appears to be an Olympus Gardens LLC in Seattle started by Mr. Austin Smith. Is this also a marijuana business? I feel strongly that this type of business should be in an industrial park area. We continue to worry about our water and residue that can run off into the Puget Sound causing problems for our fish and wildlife. I hope that there will be a Public Hearing before this can go any further. Thank you. Patricia Ivers 374 Schwartz Road Nordland, WA 98358 RAM/ 'SPR 2 8 2017 JEFFERSDIV CouNTy De t3 11 • Patrick Hopper From: Jeanne Franz <jfranz@me.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 7:25 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Pot farm Marristone island. Hello.Just would like to chime in on the impact of having a Industrial weed farm on Marristone. We have very limited water here for one.Also growing this product which is an illegal drug in 48 other states is not something that should be here on a small residential island with 2 state parks. It will attract criminal behavior which is not a good thing as we have no real police presence here. We barely have phone and Internet. It will also effect our home values. Send. Bad message of drug acceptance to our children. It is also an eye sore with the probable lighting for security at night.This island is zoned for cottage farming and most of the farms here sell to the island residents. On a very small scale. This whole new industry is just a get rich quick scheme to make some easy cash. It does not serve this islands community in any real way. It's a business not a traditional cottage farm and should be relegated to an industrial zoned area with proper sewer and power for water waste and security of law enforcement agencies. Thank you for your consideration Jeanne Franz. 3GS 30E1 l APR 282017 JEFFERSON COVN7`y D Cp C 5 • Patrick Hopper From: bill anliker <banliker@olypen.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 4:48 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Pot operation on Marrowstone Surely there is a more appropriate place for such an operation than on Marrowstone Island! We are plagued by high taxes, onerous setback rules and anything else the county can think of to stick us with. What's wrong with a little peace and serenity? Bill Anliker 1 �� APR ?8 2017 FF'RS pN cov N DcD I l�� , : i5 �i Patrick Hopper From: longacre@olypen.com Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 4:06 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Reject marijuana on Mar rowstone Sir: Please do not give a second look to the consideration of the proposed marijuana operation on Marrowstone Island. As a taxpayer of over fifty years here on the Island, I protest. The small, seven car ferry was the only way for private citizens to get to the Island when we acquired property here--and later a home. If the liberals of Port Townsend need their"fix" let them keep their demoralizing drug within the confines of that area, not ours. Sincerely, John W. Long D2Cyg/ I �. ✓F� APR4. 8 ?017 peRSoN COU CC® 1 _ !�__ 19 �.. Patrick Hopper From: Bob Triggs <chumbaby@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:53 PM To: Patrick Hopper Cc: mjretail@lcb.wa.gov Subject: Marrowstone Island, Nordland, Wa, Marijuana farm application. I am utterly opposed to a marijuana farm of this type being constructed and run in this residential rural community. My concerns are the industrial nature of the facility, exterior lighting, odors, emissions, water use and chemical applications, runoff, wastes, etc. The entire thing is a nuisance. We don't live here to be around such operations. NO! Bob Triggs chumbaby@gmail.com 1 JE-FA„. PR 2 8 2017 RS�N CDU ""Y Oco 1 l'l _._ 1.2_ Patrick Hopper 2C2/ From: Linda Goodman <lindeese@gmail.com> 1• Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:32 PM To: Patrick Hopper APR 2 8 20 Subject: Marijuana grow on Marrowstone JEFFEN " SON CS N , yet) Hello...I am Linda Goodman and oppose this and any other kind of Industrial operation here on Marrowstone. My family living here goes back to the 1930's and this is my past and future HOME. I have ties here, friends, neighbors. My concerns to Pat Hopper are as follows: It seems to me that right from the beginning certain people on the planning committee pushed through without concerns for growing marijuana in residential /rural residential areas where people, families, and generations like mine are and have been established. Follow link: http://www.ptleader.com/news/new-planning-commi ssion-narrows-focus-says-marijuana-not-like- other/article f2d21 d02-ad87-11 e4-b9d0-ffed8ba8b 157.html My reply: As to the planning committee (Thank you Laura Burik for posting the link) it seems others on the committee don't care about others. Even though it was suggested and urged by Lorna Smith to wait and think....read link! Quote: we're going to have this situation where some people have an advantage because they got in early," said Lorna Smith. Coker said it wouldn't be the first time someone did that. "That's just the way it is,"he said. This is us...our situation... So the people on the commission didn't do their JOB and fairly consider all aspects of marijuana grows from the beginning because obviously some were in a position to vote the extension of the moritorium down to (possibly) further their own interests = conflict of interest. (My opinion only.) For further opposition to this 11,000 sq.ft. warehouse grow: I wrote to Allison Arthur at the Port Townsend Leader in opposition as well as called her. I discussed my concerns with her as she had a deadline. Other concerns I have mentioned on the Nextdoor platform include light pollution from security lighting, the growers ability to keep ALL smells within their property, chemical and pesticide use, water use and run off, their ability to start "tryout my product in house" to promote sales, that their business is NOT what we as residents of Marrowstone Island want and have detailed bylaws set up. PLEASE read, listen to us because this toehold can eventually ruin our way of life out here...ones WE have planned and worked for...some our entire life. -7 I have emailed my initial concerns to mjretail@lcb.wa.gov and now am forwarding my letter to you as follows: So,for the record...I am not opposed to medical marijuana grow and use.I would never hold someone back from relief of symptoms or pain.To me,this is a different matter in several aspects,and I do not want this(or any other kind or type)of large scale industrial business here.So... I called Allison Arthur at the PT Leader,in opposition to this grow for these reasons: 1)This is not a neighbor interested in the health,happiness,style,ambiance,atmosphere,charm,and so on.It is another big scale business being pushed through before places like ours fully understand the implications and are"grandfathered in"before rules can be put in place. 2)This is not a person who is interested in giving back to the Island...it's a business. 1 I Iq 3)Not all concerns of our community has been answered(pesticides,water run off,odor regulated to stay within the building or property lines).AND are there recourses in place if it becomes a problem or he violates regulations like he has in the past more than once?No one knows anything about this large business' because he didn't let anyone know his intentions.(Sneaky...Was there an ad posted even?) 4)Children nearby. 5)It goes against the Marrowstone COMMUNITY Development Plan...this is not a home or cottage industry.This does not belong here in my families neighborhood since the 1930's. Many of you might think differently from me about this but there is one more level of concern... Google...Marijuana warehouses robbed in Washington...and welcome probable crime to our island.Quote:"The legal marijuana industry has become a magnet for criminals attracted to stashes of pot and cash." Even a remote possibility of this kind of happen chance makes me want to protect Marrowstone Island with all my heart.Once the peace is gone,it's gone.Once he is"in"he has rights.Shut this door now! Sincerely said with love of my home, Linda Goodman 252 Schwartz Road Nordland WA 98358 253-347-3206 2 Patrick Hopper From: f whelan <wheelipf@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 2:32 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marrowstone Commercial grow operation Hello Pat, Please let me introduce ourselves. My name is Frannie Whelan and my husbands name is Mark Schlipf. We are in the process of finalizing the construction of our new home at 2615 East Marrowstone Rd. (BLD 16-00297) We have been residents of Port Townsend for 11 years. Seven of those years were wonderful. Mark and I built our home here, we're part of this community. However the last three years we have been hell.There is absolutely no other way to state it. Our neighbour has made our lives a 24/7 living hell. He is drug addicted and a dangerous individual with guns, setting fires and his compatriots who come and go, not to mention all the police activity. He is our only reason for moving. We found land we could afford, we're building a small home in the peace and quiet of Marrowstone Island. Now you're allowing a Commercial Marijuana Grow Operation to disrupt our lives again! How can this be allowed? Is there now commercial land available in this county? I understand the owner is from Seattle. Why not grow there? Why ruin a peaceful quite community? I beg you to deny this operation. I can't go through the fear and sleepless nights again. Please, please deny this operation. Sincerely Frannie and Mark 432 30th Port Townsend, WA 98368 diZeifft APR ?8 ?0 RsaM 17 Ouju a I .�. Patrick Hopper -9-C From: Mark Secord <mlsecord@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:59 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Permit for marijuana grow operation Dear Mr. Hopper, As a property owner in the vicinity of the proposed marijuana growing and processing operation on Flagler Road (our address is below), I would request that a public hearing be held and that interested parties have an opportunity to hear from the individual requesting the permit. It seems that Mr. Smith has made no effort to disclose his plans and the potential impact on other residents on Marrowstone Island. His only effort to date is to erect a rather unsightly fence—not a promising sign. Issues such as water usage,visual impact and potential odors from the growing operation deserve to be addressed in a public fashion. Mark Secord 9796 Flagler Road Nordland, WA 206-595-1589 C1313APR 272017 JEFFERSON COUNTY DC® 1 � Patrick Hopper From: kurt steinbach <kurtsteinbach@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:57 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marijuana application Marrowstone Dear Mr. Hopper, I have no specific objections to the proposed cannabis cultivation and processing facility on Flagler Road, Nordland. I have to wonder if there would be so much public concern if this were a flower, or even mushroom growing facility? In fact, the working farm in the same vicinity probably has many of the same impacts to the community and environment that so many islanders seem to be worried about. That said, if the commercial production of cannabis includes 24 hour surveillance that involve floodlighting the property, I would have to put myself on the side of opposing the application. Thank you for your consideration, Kurt Steinbach Kurt Steinbach 630 East Marrowstone Road Nordland, WA 98358 Ph: 360-385-1045 Call Sign: KG7EKI kurtsteinbach@hotmail.com pClJV4;ID. ,PR272017 JEFFERSON COUNTY DCD 1 Z I Patrick Hopper From: Glenn/Linda <gately@olypen.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:33 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marijuana greenhouse at 9272 Flagler Rd. Dear Mr. Hopper, I am writing to let you know that I am opposed to the marijuana growing and processing operation that has been requested at 9272 Flagler Road, Nordland. Austin Smith is not a resident of our Marrowstone community. He will have no relationship to the island other than making money. He obviously did not do research about the passionate, protective attitude that residents have held for a long time. I always refer to the Marrowstone Island Community Development Plan that was thoughtfully compiled by citizens 40 years ago. There were policies stated regarding Industry and Commerce that defined what a "cottage industry" was on Marrowstone. It should employ not more than two persons outside of the immediate family. It should be contained within the primary residential structure or common outbuildings such as a garage or barn. It should not affect the use, value, or enjoyment of adjacent areas or properties. We have owned 5 acres just to the east of this land for nearly 35 years. After consulting with realtors, they said that they have never seen property values go up near marijuana growing operations. The Gustafson's are now selling 9.7 acres that adjoins the property at 9272 Flagler. We bought our 5 acres from them. They were unaware of the proposed marijuana greenhouse and processing application. I also contacted their realtor and now that he has been informed, must disclose to potential buyers of the commercial industry next door. The security measures required by the state for a marijuana operation can affect the neighbors for quite a distance away. Please count me in as a person who is opposed to allowing Austin Smith to go forward with his plans to have his commercial industry here on Marrowstone Island. Thank you for your consideration, Linda Gately 711 Robbins Road Nordland,WA 98358 360- 385-5774 Elga \ 1: n APR171017 JEFFERSON COUNTY OCD 4 1 • Patrick Hopper From: Cotton Daniel <dancotton1931@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:32 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marijuana Dear Mr Hopper: I am currently in Southern California and will be on Marrowstone on the 4th of May. My residence on Marrowstone is 1124 Schwartz Road, Nordland, WA 98358. My cell phone is 909.800.5110. I am strongly opposed to allowing the growth or processing of marijuana on Marrowstone Island. Please register me as in opposition in this matter with regard to Marrowstone Island. Sincerely yours, DanielL.Cotton ApR ? 72017 J�F�E�So�c0 S 1 iCI . Patrick Hopper From: David Meggyesy <david@meggyesy.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:08 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marrowstone Island marijuana operation Pat — My name is David Meggyesy. Thanks for calling me back. This email is to go on record my opposing the proposed marijuana growing and processing operation on Marrowstone Island. It is the wrong place for such an operation given the security mandates, fencing , lights, law enforcement, and in addition, water use. We have had droughts here on Marrowstone. Such an operation is better suited for an industrial park. Thank you. David Meggyesy 7835 Flagler Rd. Nordland, WA 98358 /202/ 0 PR 2 7 2017 JEFFERSON CONN 71'®CO 1 Patrick Hopper From: Mo Moss <mislander22@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:14 AM $14P To: Patrick Hopper // Subject: Proposed marijuana production on Marrowstone Isl Dear Pat: SQ�C • oo I wish to express my concerns and objections to the proposed marijuana processing plant on Fl grAtoad, Marrowstone Island. L'0 1. Fundamentally, the size of this building is huge. It could hardly be construed as housing a "cottage" industry. In fact, "industrial" is the appropriate description for a 10,000 square foot building that rises nearly 30 feet! This would make it the largest building on the island, and is inconsistent with the scale and overall plan for Marrowstone Island. 2. Whether this is a marijuana processing plant or other industrial operation, this scale of operation has no place on Marrowstone Island. 3. It is difficult to rationalize that someone - anyone - would be permitted to use so much water. Marrowstone is a sole source aquifer. Yes, there is PUD water available, but not in unlimited quantities in Jefferson County, as you know. If our water supplies diminish, will this plant be required to go off line first, so that non- commercial residents can be assured drinking water? 4. Pollution is a grave concern, both because we are a sole source aquifer, and because we are a narrow island. There is no septic system that can handle that quantity of runoff per day. If untreated, unfiltered water is allowed to be returned to ground after use, there is a risk of pollutants (chemicals, organic or otherwise) invading the aquifer and destroying the quality and safety of drinking water for the residents. Pollutants that go into ground or travel over the surface (lots of clay on this rock) to salt water risk harming fish, birds, mammals and vegetal sea life in the immediate surrounding area and beyond. 5. It has been demonstrated that the presence of a marijuana processing plant has negatively impacted nearby property values. 6. The potential for attracting criminal activity, due to the presence of cannabis and money, whether fruitful or not, is a concern for the safety of this community. 7. If permitted, and negative consequences as described above, or otherwise, occur, Jefferson County may be subject to legal action from residents. Whether justified or not, whether successful or not, this will result in financial losses to the County- and to all of us who live in and pay taxes to the County- to defend itself. I feel strongly that permitting this operation on Flagler Road, on Marrowstone Island, should NOT occur. Marjiann Moss 7534 Flagler Road Nordland, WA 98358 1 � '� Patrick Hopper From: john comstock <jhn.comstock@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:12 AM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Flagler Road marijuana farm Mr. Hopper, Please add my name to those who oppose the proposed use of the property on Flagler road (9142?) as a marijuana processing plant. Objections include: • Scale of operation not in keeping with Marrowstone Island development plan. o Cottage industrial scale should have owner living on island o Industry should serve the community, not use our small community as an industrial site • Austin Smith has not notified neighbors on either side, nor the realtor offering the plot to the south. • His grow operation has had 6 MJ liquor board violations. Not a good record • Appears to have overlooked other industrial sites near the airport, or Otto and Fredericks road which have absorbed these operations. • Net use of chemicals not addressed adequately in the proposal. • Required security lights and cameras-24/7 are intrusive to our neighborhood, and would be a unique installation on the island. • Well-documented attractive crime target for robbery of weed and cash. • Stream running through property would be at risk of carrying pollutants to the very fragile Marrowstone water table supplying our drinking water. Sincerely, John Comstock 11 Reef Road Nordland, WA D i . ,. . 11 top, A`�RZ7 . D z01z RSON CO UN TY : I_q. Patrick Hopper From: adoes2@frontier.com Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:25 AM To: Patrick Hopper Cc: steveb@accuabc.com; Hageman Brian (PARKS); Lee &Amy Subject: Flagler Rd. Marijuana site April 27, 2017 To:Jefferson County Community Development Department c/o Pat Hopper From:Amy L. Does, Ph.D. and Lee M. Does Re: Marijuana Growing facility proposed at 9272 Flagler Rd., Nordland,WA Case Number: ZON17-00003 Recently a public notice was posted at 9272 Flagler Rd., Nordland,WA stating an intention to build and operate a 10,000 square foot marijuana growing and processing facility at the address.This site,on rural residential Marrowstone Island, is one-half mile from the entrance gate of Ft. Flagler State Park. It is easy to look at a map of Marrowstone Island and see only a green blob at the end of highway 116.That green blob represents one of the jewels of the Washington State Park system. On a summer's day Ft. Flagler can host more than 2,000 individuals.Take a closer look at a map of Ft. Flagler(http://parks.state.wa.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1870).As you enter the park a group camp hosts family reunions and a scout camp provides outdoor experiences for young people.The retreat center hosts church groups and music camps for high school students. As Marrowstone Island residents and park users, my husband and I have inspected the county code regarding the siting of marijuana facilities. The code states that siting such facilities near parks is not permitted.We agree and we believe that this restriction applies in the case of the 9272 Flagler Rd. proposal. Please inform our county commissioners about our concerns and deny any permits for marijuana facilities at this site. cc: Brian Hageman, Fort Worden Area Park Manager Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Steve Burns,president Marrowstone Island Community Association 1. � 1 ,� .. D APR 27 ?017 JEFpERSoN coin 1 x0CD 1 B I Patrick Hopper From: George Nordby <gnnordby@me.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:27 AM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marrowstone Is Marijuana Facility Ms Hopper: My father was born on the Island in 1900. I was born on the Island in 1942 and raised there. Now our retirement home is on the Island. The Island has been residential in nature. I think it should remain so.There are several "commercial"type areas in the area other than the Island for such a facility. I am opposed to this facility on the Island. Please keep the Island residential as it has through its history. George Nordby Flagler Road Sent from my iPhone DIECiZj i rr APR 2 7 2,017 EF�ERSoN c® 1 � S4 .... ....... 1 (1 IR :,1,Di) Patrick Hopper ,�i Cis' From: David McCammon <DaveM@pegus.com> U�/ Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:56 AM ''..t 1..4: To: Patrick Hopper " Cc: clarelisamc@gmail.com z 217 Subject: Marijuana plant on Marrowstone Island 'PPRS ®/1(COUN CC® We are residents of the island living at 1850 East Marrowstone Road. We want to be clear about our view that such a plant on our small island is something that should not be allowed. We are a small island with narrow roads and a narrow aged bridge not set up for business traffic let alone what might be the size of trucks utilized by this plant. We have difficultly understanding why this business would even wish to be on our island and not in a more easily accessed location. The traffic increases would impact our rural way of life and impact visitors to Indian Island State Park and Flagler State Park. There is also a planned change to put a bridge between our island and Indian Island which would be impacted by this business being allowed into what is essentially a rural island. While we do not plan to sell our home this plant might make resell for those wishing to sell at some jeopardy or at least could impact potential sale. As well the plant might have a negative impact on our property values which if it did we would see legal redress from the County. We understand our Island is zoned conditionally and decisions are at the discretion of the administrator. Besides our written comment if you intend to proceed with allowing this we would request a public hearing prior to any approval. Finally this business should be placed where the road and infrastructure are set up to handle it. It should not be placed on our island. 1 This message may contain confidential information, and is intended only for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. If you mistakenly receive this message, please delete it immediately. 1 ID !r1 Patrick Hopper From: Peter Wise <petewise@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:34 AM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Proposed Marrowstone marijuana farm Dear Mr. Hopper, My wife and I own a home on Schwartz Road on Marrowstone Island. We visit Ft. Flagler State Park regularly by both bike and car. While we support the state marijuana laws, we are against having a pot farm and processing facility on Flagler Road. This is a very rural area, with the only visible business being the Nordland Store. The island is not the place for a commercial facility that could be better located in an existing industrial/commercial area. Also, we already have enough traffic issues due to the state park without adding more traffic from this proposed commercial operation. Please put us down as a resounding no for this proposal. Sincerely, Peter Wise Peter and Tracy Wise 484 Schwartz Road Nordland 4pliPctist : : tmail.com �RSo j?Ojj -O CO 1 I I ISI Patrick Hopper From: Irwin Goverman <irwin.goverman@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:20 AM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Nordland/Marrowstone Island Marijuana farm Daar Mr. Hopper— I live at 274 Smith Road on Marrowstone Island, and want to register my opposition to the possibility of an significant-scale marijuana operation being considered for the island. As you know, the resources on the Island are pretty restricted, including water supplies, adequacy of the road and land bridge and scarcity of law enforcement resources. The Island has very little `industrial' use—and what is there is either low impact aquaculture, farming, and a winery. I am concerned that any large-scale industrial development will have a large impact on the Island, especially as the MJ farm is serviced. I am also concerned that the factory will be a drawing point for potential thieves and, as importantly, armed on-premise guards. We don't need more crime on the Island, which is only served periodically by the Sheriff s department. Additionally, Ft. Flagler and Mystery Bay parks are very nearby and there are many youths in the area during the summer. It isn't great to have a pot farm near so many children. Also, I am concerned about the impact on scarce resources power, water and the very limited availability and bandwidth of DSL internet. These are already in short supply and I wonder what the impact will be if there are large draws from the farm. Finally, the size and nature of the farm run counter to the culture of the Island and I am concerned about the potential effect on property values. Thanks for listening, and I can be reached easily by telephone or email. Irwin Irwin Goverman (206)930-2108 RISCZalU4947) irwin.govermanno gmail.com APR 2 7 2017 JEFF„ Rs CSU N�CoCD 1 2 • Patrick Hopper From: Patti <tch4fun@pacbell.net> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 10:36 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marijuana Plant on Marrowstone Island Dear Mr. Hopper, My husband and I are opposed to this latest marijuana business planned for Marrowstone Island. The size and complexity of this operation is too large for our rural island. It is my understanding that Mr. Austin Smith is not a resident of the island having just purchased the property at 9272 Flagler Road. The information that I have now received on our Marrowstone Next Door and The Leader article, dated April 26, 2017, informs me that this proposal is for a 10,080 square foot 23 foot tall greenhouse. This does not sound like cottage industry to me. There are currently marijuana operation in and around Jefferson County and there are many industrial sites available for purchase in Jefferson County for Mr. Austin to grow marijuana. There also appears to be an Olympus Gardens LLC in Seattle started by Mr. Austin Smith. Is this also a marijuana business? I feel strongly that this type of business should be in an industrial park area. We continue to worry about our water and residue that can run off into the Puget Sound causing problems for our fish and wildlife. I hope that there will be a Public Hearing before this can go any further. Thank you. Patricia Ivers 374 Schwartz Road Nordland, WA 98358 RAM/ 'SPR 2 8 2017 JEFFERSDIV CouNTy De t3 11 • Patrick Hopper From: Jeanne Franz <jfranz@me.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 7:25 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Pot farm Marristone island. Hello.Just would like to chime in on the impact of having a Industrial weed farm on Marristone. We have very limited water here for one.Also growing this product which is an illegal drug in 48 other states is not something that should be here on a small residential island with 2 state parks. It will attract criminal behavior which is not a good thing as we have no real police presence here. We barely have phone and Internet. It will also effect our home values. Send. Bad message of drug acceptance to our children. It is also an eye sore with the probable lighting for security at night.This island is zoned for cottage farming and most of the farms here sell to the island residents. On a very small scale. This whole new industry is just a get rich quick scheme to make some easy cash. It does not serve this islands community in any real way. It's a business not a traditional cottage farm and should be relegated to an industrial zoned area with proper sewer and power for water waste and security of law enforcement agencies. Thank you for your consideration Jeanne Franz. 3GS 30E1 l APR 282017 JEFFERSON COVN7`y D Cp C 5 • Patrick Hopper From: bill anliker <banliker@olypen.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 4:48 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Pot operation on Marrowstone Surely there is a more appropriate place for such an operation than on Marrowstone Island! We are plagued by high taxes, onerous setback rules and anything else the county can think of to stick us with. What's wrong with a little peace and serenity? Bill Anliker 1 �� APR ?8 2017 FF'RS pN cov N DcD I l�� , : i5 �i Patrick Hopper From: longacre@olypen.com Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 4:06 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Reject marijuana on Mar rowstone Sir: Please do not give a second look to the consideration of the proposed marijuana operation on Marrowstone Island. As a taxpayer of over fifty years here on the Island, I protest. The small, seven car ferry was the only way for private citizens to get to the Island when we acquired property here--and later a home. If the liberals of Port Townsend need their"fix" let them keep their demoralizing drug within the confines of that area, not ours. Sincerely, John W. Long D2Cyg/ I �. ✓F� APR4. 8 ?017 peRSoN COU CC® 1 _ !�__ 19 �.. Patrick Hopper From: Bob Triggs <chumbaby@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:53 PM To: Patrick Hopper Cc: mjretail@lcb.wa.gov Subject: Marrowstone Island, Nordland, Wa, Marijuana farm application. I am utterly opposed to a marijuana farm of this type being constructed and run in this residential rural community. My concerns are the industrial nature of the facility, exterior lighting, odors, emissions, water use and chemical applications, runoff, wastes, etc. The entire thing is a nuisance. We don't live here to be around such operations. NO! Bob Triggs chumbaby@gmail.com 1 JE-FA„. PR 2 8 2017 RS�N CDU ""Y Oco 1 l'l _._ 1.2_ Patrick Hopper 2C2/ From: Linda Goodman <lindeese@gmail.com> 1• Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:32 PM To: Patrick Hopper APR 2 8 20 Subject: Marijuana grow on Marrowstone JEFFEN " SON CS N , yet) Hello...I am Linda Goodman and oppose this and any other kind of Industrial operation here on Marrowstone. My family living here goes back to the 1930's and this is my past and future HOME. I have ties here, friends, neighbors. My concerns to Pat Hopper are as follows: It seems to me that right from the beginning certain people on the planning committee pushed through without concerns for growing marijuana in residential /rural residential areas where people, families, and generations like mine are and have been established. Follow link: http://www.ptleader.com/news/new-planning-commi ssion-narrows-focus-says-marijuana-not-like- other/article f2d21 d02-ad87-11 e4-b9d0-ffed8ba8b 157.html My reply: As to the planning committee (Thank you Laura Burik for posting the link) it seems others on the committee don't care about others. Even though it was suggested and urged by Lorna Smith to wait and think....read link! Quote: we're going to have this situation where some people have an advantage because they got in early," said Lorna Smith. Coker said it wouldn't be the first time someone did that. "That's just the way it is,"he said. This is us...our situation... So the people on the commission didn't do their JOB and fairly consider all aspects of marijuana grows from the beginning because obviously some were in a position to vote the extension of the moritorium down to (possibly) further their own interests = conflict of interest. (My opinion only.) For further opposition to this 11,000 sq.ft. warehouse grow: I wrote to Allison Arthur at the Port Townsend Leader in opposition as well as called her. I discussed my concerns with her as she had a deadline. Other concerns I have mentioned on the Nextdoor platform include light pollution from security lighting, the growers ability to keep ALL smells within their property, chemical and pesticide use, water use and run off, their ability to start "tryout my product in house" to promote sales, that their business is NOT what we as residents of Marrowstone Island want and have detailed bylaws set up. PLEASE read, listen to us because this toehold can eventually ruin our way of life out here...ones WE have planned and worked for...some our entire life. -7 I have emailed my initial concerns to mjretail@lcb.wa.gov and now am forwarding my letter to you as follows: So,for the record...I am not opposed to medical marijuana grow and use.I would never hold someone back from relief of symptoms or pain.To me,this is a different matter in several aspects,and I do not want this(or any other kind or type)of large scale industrial business here.So... I called Allison Arthur at the PT Leader,in opposition to this grow for these reasons: 1)This is not a neighbor interested in the health,happiness,style,ambiance,atmosphere,charm,and so on.It is another big scale business being pushed through before places like ours fully understand the implications and are"grandfathered in"before rules can be put in place. 2)This is not a person who is interested in giving back to the Island...it's a business. 1 I Iq 3)Not all concerns of our community has been answered(pesticides,water run off,odor regulated to stay within the building or property lines).AND are there recourses in place if it becomes a problem or he violates regulations like he has in the past more than once?No one knows anything about this large business' because he didn't let anyone know his intentions.(Sneaky...Was there an ad posted even?) 4)Children nearby. 5)It goes against the Marrowstone COMMUNITY Development Plan...this is not a home or cottage industry.This does not belong here in my families neighborhood since the 1930's. Many of you might think differently from me about this but there is one more level of concern... Google...Marijuana warehouses robbed in Washington...and welcome probable crime to our island.Quote:"The legal marijuana industry has become a magnet for criminals attracted to stashes of pot and cash." Even a remote possibility of this kind of happen chance makes me want to protect Marrowstone Island with all my heart.Once the peace is gone,it's gone.Once he is"in"he has rights.Shut this door now! Sincerely said with love of my home, Linda Goodman 252 Schwartz Road Nordland WA 98358 253-347-3206 2 Patrick Hopper From: f whelan <wheelipf@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 2:32 PM To: Patrick Hopper Subject: Marrowstone Commercial grow operation Hello Pat, Please let me introduce ourselves. My name is Frannie Whelan and my husbands name is Mark Schlipf. We are in the process of finalizing the construction of our new home at 2615 East Marrowstone Rd. (BLD 16-00297) We have been residents of Port Townsend for 11 years. Seven of those years were wonderful. Mark and I built our home here, we're part of this community. However the last three years we have been hell.There is absolutely no other way to state it. Our neighbour has made our lives a 24/7 living hell. He is drug addicted and a dangerous individual with guns, setting fires and his compatriots who come and go, not to mention all the police activity. He is our only reason for moving. We found land we could afford, we're building a small home in the peace and quiet of Marrowstone Island. Now you're allowing a Commercial Marijuana Grow Operation to disrupt our lives again! How can this be allowed? Is there now commercial land available in this county? I understand the owner is from Seattle. Why not grow there? Why ruin a peaceful quite community? I beg you to deny this operation. I can't go through the fear and sleepless nights again. Please, please deny this operation. Sincerely Frannie and Mark 432 30th Port Townsend, WA 98368 diZeifft APR ?8 ?0 RsaM 17 Ouju a