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Home My WebLink About15 04-29-17 Comment Summary \VV f lgazi \ . 1.- D \ MLA17-00019 Comments APR 2 9 2017 APR 3 n 2017 Sat 4/29/2017 and Sun 4/30/2017JEFFER$QN COUNTY Den JEFFERSON COUNT,DCD We are a close community of islanders and protective of our surroundings. Word is circulating that the owners of the marijuana farm are not residents but off-island people who are locating in a wooded area to grow a product that is legalized statewide but not by the Federal government. For the benefit of our community I am against having a marijuana growing farm located on our small island. It may be the right of the owners to do what they want on their land but should-there,be a fire in their growing hutches the air would be polluted in the community and theys�anders' hee. th and welfare would be at stake. We oppose the marijuana farm on the island. Karen Russell Dear Mr. Hopper and fellow islanders, There has been a lot of discussion about the marijuana business proposed to be located on Flagler Road, one half mile south of Fort Flagler State Park. Attached is the Marrowstone Island Community Development Plan approved by the County Commissioners in 1978. It is pretty clear that the proposed Production and Processing Facility, an industrial business, does not meet the criteria listed on page 18 of the plan. Glenn Gately Dear Mr. Hopper, I would like to state, again,that I am absolutely opposed to the permitting of the "Olympus Gardens, LLC" marijuana growing and processing operation on Marrowstone Island.According to the Marrowstone Island Community Development Plan, which was approved by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners March 20th, 1978,this business does not fit within the definition of a cottage or home business as outlined on page 18. Please refer to "Policies", items 1, 2, 3, and 4. Item two, subsection b, refers to not aversely affecting the use,value,or enjoyment of adjacent properties. Most jurisdictions now devalue properties by 10%when marijuana operations ore on adjoining property. Also,the well documented "skunk" smell and security lighting will make property values and property owner enjoyment of their own land diminish. Item 3 states that "intensive commercial activities...should be considered incompatible with the rural character of the Island and this plan". Item 4 states "Industrial activities are considered an urban land use and should not be considered compatible with the goals and policies of this plan." A 10,000 square foot greenhouse and processing IS industrial. This is a Tier 3 operation,the largest the state allows, and belongs in an industrial park, not on Marrowstone Island. l6 There is really no need for the county to even go any further. You must, according to this plan approved by the county commissioners, deny the permit for Olympus Gardens, LLC, and any further marijuana growing operations. )•,,, Sincerely, Catherine McConnachie 206-546-5992 We oppose Marijuana grow on Marrowstone because one thing leads to another. First the plot is purchased. The crop is grown.Then opportunists decide to steal some of the "cash crop." Next, they notice the neighborhood . The burglary rate goes up. Plus,the grower decides to open a "boutique " to feature pot products. I saw this exact scenario happen in Stanislaus County, California. Yes, it is not a legal product for everybody there. But even where it is legal, some people can't resist the lure of excitement in stealing. Being a nurse I have seen how even Marijuana takes a person's "get up and go." Their initiative seems to leave and give them even less ambition for money-earning jobs.There is already a "grow" on Beaver Valley Road. Plus, have you noticed this area seems saturated with Marijuana sales places already? (2 in Chimacum, 1 in Port Hadlock, 1in Port Townsend.) Is this really how Jefferson County wants to represent it's self....as a destination resort for pot users? So PLEASE, leave Marrowstone Island off the weed circuit. Sincerely, Angie Mefford Dear Mr. Hopper—I understand that an indoor marijuana growing operation involving an area of 10,920 ` square feet is being proposed for a property located at 9272 Flagler Road on Marrowstone Island. I am opposed to allowing this proposal to proceed, because the scale of this operation is so large that it is a commercial\ industrial venture not compatible with the Marrowstone Community Development Plan. Potential adverse impacts from increased traffic, noise, and lighting required for such a facility are incompatible with the rural residential character of the Island and this Plan. On this basis, I ask you and the other members of the Planning Commission to disapprove this proposal for marijuana growing operations on Marrowstone Island. Thank you, Frank S. Shuri 176 Baldwin Rd. .41; \r\V1)\}j-dvi Nordland, WA 98358 i JC- Dear Mr. Hopper, (>1frPt, 64()iV 15 Z i- I am strongly opposed to the proposed development of a property on the north end of Marrowstone Island for the purposes of growing marijuana.The scale of this operation is so large and industrial that it is not compatible with the Marrowstone Community Development Plan. The residents of Marrowstone Island have chosen to live there to escape the very impacts this proposed development plan would bring: increased traffic, noise, and lighting. Not only are these impacts incompatible with the residential character of Marrowstone Island, it would adversely affect the serenity and peace for the residents who live there. Based on analysis of the impact of marijuana farming on Thurston county("What Thurston County Should Consider", by Michelle Horkings-Brigham) some of the factors that cause me to have serious reservations include: • deforestation pollution of air, water and soil loss of neighborhood character loss of neighboring property values • excessive noise As well, I am deeply concerned that the entire process has circumvented the very population that will be so negatively affected.The path of implementation of the proposed industrial-scale plan has progressed so far without consulting the residents who will be grossly affected. Therefore, I ask you and the other members of the Planning Commission to stop this proposal for marijuana growing operations from moving forward on Marrowstone Island. Thank you Sharon Buck 176 Baldwin Road Nordland, WA 98358 S 3 4 \VV f lgazi \ . 1.- D \ MLA17-00019 Comments APR 2 9 2017 APR 3 n 2017 Sat 4/29/2017 and Sun 4/30/2017JEFFER$QN COUNTY Den JEFFERSON COUNT,DCD We are a close community of islanders and protective of our surroundings. Word is circulating that the owners of the marijuana farm are not residents but off-island people who are locating in a wooded area to grow a product that is legalized statewide but not by the Federal government. For the benefit of our community I am against having a marijuana growing farm located on our small island. It may be the right of the owners to do what they want on their land but should-there,be a fire in their growing hutches the air would be polluted in the community and theys�anders' hee. th and welfare would be at stake. We oppose the marijuana farm on the island. Karen Russell Dear Mr. Hopper and fellow islanders, There has been a lot of discussion about the marijuana business proposed to be located on Flagler Road, one half mile south of Fort Flagler State Park. Attached is the Marrowstone Island Community Development Plan approved by the County Commissioners in 1978. It is pretty clear that the proposed Production and Processing Facility, an industrial business, does not meet the criteria listed on page 18 of the plan. Glenn Gately Dear Mr. Hopper, I would like to state, again,that I am absolutely opposed to the permitting of the "Olympus Gardens, LLC" marijuana growing and processing operation on Marrowstone Island.According to the Marrowstone Island Community Development Plan, which was approved by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners March 20th, 1978,this business does not fit within the definition of a cottage or home business as outlined on page 18. Please refer to "Policies", items 1, 2, 3, and 4. Item two, subsection b, refers to not aversely affecting the use,value,or enjoyment of adjacent properties. Most jurisdictions now devalue properties by 10%when marijuana operations ore on adjoining property. Also,the well documented "skunk" smell and security lighting will make property values and property owner enjoyment of their own land diminish. Item 3 states that "intensive commercial activities...should be considered incompatible with the rural character of the Island and this plan". Item 4 states "Industrial activities are considered an urban land use and should not be considered compatible with the goals and policies of this plan." A 10,000 square foot greenhouse and processing IS industrial. This is a Tier 3 operation,the largest the state allows, and belongs in an industrial park, not on Marrowstone Island. l6 There is really no need for the county to even go any further. You must, according to this plan approved by the county commissioners, deny the permit for Olympus Gardens, LLC, and any further marijuana growing operations. )•,,, Sincerely, Catherine McConnachie 206-546-5992 We oppose Marijuana grow on Marrowstone because one thing leads to another. First the plot is purchased. The crop is grown.Then opportunists decide to steal some of the "cash crop." Next, they notice the neighborhood . The burglary rate goes up. Plus,the grower decides to open a "boutique " to feature pot products. I saw this exact scenario happen in Stanislaus County, California. Yes, it is not a legal product for everybody there. But even where it is legal, some people can't resist the lure of excitement in stealing. Being a nurse I have seen how even Marijuana takes a person's "get up and go." Their initiative seems to leave and give them even less ambition for money-earning jobs.There is already a "grow" on Beaver Valley Road. Plus, have you noticed this area seems saturated with Marijuana sales places already? (2 in Chimacum, 1 in Port Hadlock, 1in Port Townsend.) Is this really how Jefferson County wants to represent it's self....as a destination resort for pot users? So PLEASE, leave Marrowstone Island off the weed circuit. Sincerely, Angie Mefford Dear Mr. Hopper—I understand that an indoor marijuana growing operation involving an area of 10,920 ` square feet is being proposed for a property located at 9272 Flagler Road on Marrowstone Island. I am opposed to allowing this proposal to proceed, because the scale of this operation is so large that it is a commercial\ industrial venture not compatible with the Marrowstone Community Development Plan. Potential adverse impacts from increased traffic, noise, and lighting required for such a facility are incompatible with the rural residential character of the Island and this Plan. On this basis, I ask you and the other members of the Planning Commission to disapprove this proposal for marijuana growing operations on Marrowstone Island. Thank you, Frank S. Shuri 176 Baldwin Rd. .41; \r\V1)\}j-dvi Nordland, WA 98358 i JC- Dear Mr. Hopper, (>1frPt, 64()iV 15 Z i- I am strongly opposed to the proposed development of a property on the north end of Marrowstone Island for the purposes of growing marijuana.The scale of this operation is so large and industrial that it is not compatible with the Marrowstone Community Development Plan. The residents of Marrowstone Island have chosen to live there to escape the very impacts this proposed development plan would bring: increased traffic, noise, and lighting. Not only are these impacts incompatible with the residential character of Marrowstone Island, it would adversely affect the serenity and peace for the residents who live there. Based on analysis of the impact of marijuana farming on Thurston county("What Thurston County Should Consider", by Michelle Horkings-Brigham) some of the factors that cause me to have serious reservations include: • deforestation pollution of air, water and soil loss of neighborhood character loss of neighboring property values • excessive noise As well, I am deeply concerned that the entire process has circumvented the very population that will be so negatively affected.The path of implementation of the proposed industrial-scale plan has progressed so far without consulting the residents who will be grossly affected. Therefore, I ask you and the other members of the Planning Commission to stop this proposal for marijuana growing operations from moving forward on Marrowstone Island. Thank you Sharon Buck 176 Baldwin Road Nordland, WA 98358 S 3 4