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Planning Commission November 20,2001 Page 3 • 1 Vice Chair Stille asked if he has ever had any problems with employees being 2 unable to work for reasons associated to the fragrance. Mr. Levitus stated 3 through hundreds of employees over an eight-year period, no one has ever been 4 sick from the fragrances. 5 Commissioner Steeves asked what other types of manufacturing processes use 6 wax. Mr. Levitus stated that wax was used to coat cheeses, and in the cosmetics 7 industry. 8 Chair Melsha asked Mr. Levitus about any other options of candle-making that 9 were more environmentally safe. Mr. Levitus indicated that the process that they 10 use is the most commercially, and environmentally safe way to make candles. 11 Resident Doug Tanner, 2206 St. Anthony Parkway, expressed his concern about 12 the property across the street from the discussed location, where he lives. He 13 stated that in the early 90's, there was a bad smell associated with the product that 14 was manufactured there. He added that residents from the area took the proper 15 steps,which eventually led to calling Pollution Control. Pollution Control 16 essentially told them that they were not going to die from the smell,or the 17 contents. QMr. Tanner added that he would be very concerned about an odor coming from 19 the area that did not cause allergies, nor head-aches, but was a nuisance. His 20 concern was that, if there was an odor coming from the manufacturing plant, 21 would it be fixed, and would the city be pro-active in helping to eliminate the 22 odor. 23 Resident, Steve Valuk, 2614 37'Avenue Northeast, stated that he and his wife 24 have been renovating their home, and are concerned about the potential odor, 25 which would diminish the value of their home. He stated that his main concern 26 was with the smell, and associated problems. 27 Resident, Dave Zurbey,also lives close to the plant, and was also concerned with 28 the odor,as well as the sewer system. Mr. Levitus stated that there is no excess 29 wax in the process,thus, zero effect on the sewer system. 30 Resident, Jerome Shaddrick, 2510/2508 37'Avenue Northeast,also lives across 31 form the property. He stated that he has worked with an electrical contractor and 32 has had some experience with candle manufacturing. He stated that no matter 33 how many filters they put on the equipment, there is still an odor that is produced 34 and cannot be contained. Resident, Mary Jo Pollak, lives across the street from the area. She stated that she 49 unpacks candles as part of her job and that the smell is strong and lasts for a very 37 long time.