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Jefferson County Community Development Office 2C1
Attention Pat Hopper
621 Sheridan St JEFFERSON COUNTY Oct)
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Pat,
I am writing regarding the proposed marijuana farm and processing plant at 9272 Flagler Road,
Nordland,Washington on Marrowstone Island in Jefferson County.
My wife and I are very much opposed to such a large operation being located on the island as it
would be out of character for a small rural,family community.
It doesn't take much research to discover that marijuana growing and processing plants are not
simple neighborhood businesses. Quoting from an article titled"Marijuana Facilities:Codes,
Standards,and Managing the Hazards—Expert Article"published by Robson Forensic:
"Equipment to manage fumigation, CO2 enrichment, high intensity lighting, large volume
humidity control, and oil extraction are commonplace in industrial facilities and are becoming
increasingly common in burgeoning marijuana grow and processing facilities. "
The article goes on to warn of the high risk of fire and explosion and lists an alarming number of
chemicals used in the processing of marijuana.
This kind of operation seems more appropriate for an industrial zone rather than a small
residential community with a part-time volunteer fire department.
The location proposed is zoned residential with Jefferson County Cottage Industry guidelines.
However,the size and nature of the proposed business does not seem to fit with the intent of
these guidelines.
As a property owner and resident on the island,I am also concerned that such a facility would
have a negative impact on property values,increase the amount of commercial truck traffic,and
increase the amount of noise, light,and potentially,water pollution.
For these reasons,we are strongly opposed to the proposed commercial marijuana growing and
processing operations on Marrowstone Island and ask the Community Development Office to
deny all such applications.
Sincerely,
Greg Kissler
372 Moen Rd
Nordland,WA 98358
stanagreg@yahoo_com
(Full-time resident of Marrowstone Island)
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Jefferson County Community Development Office 2C1
Attention Pat Hopper
621 Sheridan St JEFFERSON COUNTY Oct)
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Dear Pat,
I am writing regarding the proposed marijuana farm and processing plant at 9272 Flagler Road,
Nordland,Washington on Marrowstone Island in Jefferson County.
My wife and I are very much opposed to such a large operation being located on the island as it
would be out of character for a small rural,family community.
It doesn't take much research to discover that marijuana growing and processing plants are not
simple neighborhood businesses. Quoting from an article titled"Marijuana Facilities:Codes,
Standards,and Managing the Hazards—Expert Article"published by Robson Forensic:
"Equipment to manage fumigation, CO2 enrichment, high intensity lighting, large volume
humidity control, and oil extraction are commonplace in industrial facilities and are becoming
increasingly common in burgeoning marijuana grow and processing facilities. "
The article goes on to warn of the high risk of fire and explosion and lists an alarming number of
chemicals used in the processing of marijuana.
This kind of operation seems more appropriate for an industrial zone rather than a small
residential community with a part-time volunteer fire department.
The location proposed is zoned residential with Jefferson County Cottage Industry guidelines.
However,the size and nature of the proposed business does not seem to fit with the intent of
these guidelines.
As a property owner and resident on the island,I am also concerned that such a facility would
have a negative impact on property values,increase the amount of commercial truck traffic,and
increase the amount of noise, light,and potentially,water pollution.
For these reasons,we are strongly opposed to the proposed commercial marijuana growing and
processing operations on Marrowstone Island and ask the Community Development Office to
deny all such applications.
Sincerely,
Greg Kissler
372 Moen Rd
Nordland,WA 98358
stanagreg@yahoo_com
(Full-time resident of Marrowstone Island)
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