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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> December 18, 2001 <br /> • Page 6 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 Shaddrick stated that the first time that she smelled it was over Thanksgiving weekend. <br /> 3 She continued with some historical examples, all of which revealed her impression of the <br /> 4 operation was that the smell would be a long-term and invasive problem. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Shaddrick concluded that she feels that,as a community,they need to continue to <br /> 7 carefully assess and adopt those things that benefit the community. She stated that the <br /> 8 difference between a candle in one's home and the fragrance outside was that a candle <br /> 9 could be blown out, that it was a choice. She added that, in this matter,their rights and <br /> 10 freedom choice would be taken away. <br /> 11 <br /> 12 Jennifer Tanner,2614 37`h Avenue, stated that she understood that no odors would be <br /> 13 emitted from the last meeting. Chair Melsha stated that was true. <br /> 14 <br /> 15 Jennifer Tanner asked if anyone was checking up on whether the operation has ceased at <br /> 16 this time. Henry indicated that the City has stated,more than once, that Essenco was to <br /> 17 cease operation. Henry stated that she and Mike Mornson made it clear last Tuesday to <br /> 18 Levitus that operations should have ceased. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Valek stated that, if they were not manufacturing at this time,the smell would be ten <br /> 21 times worse than it was right now. <br /> • 22 <br /> 23 Doug Tanner stated that he was uncomfortable that no one appears to be following-up <br /> 24 with Essenco to ensure that they have ceased operation. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 Solie came forward stating that he was unable to find where in the minutes it was stated <br /> 27 that there would be absolutely no odor omitted. Chair Melsha and the Commission sited <br /> 28 a few areas in the minutes that stated that it had been stated that no odor would be <br /> 29 emitted. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Travis Shaddrick, 2510 37 h Avenue Northeast, indicated that one of the metal doors was <br /> 32 open halfway recently, referring to Solie's statement earlier this evening that the building <br /> 33 was supposed to be sealed. Shaddrick also asked why they were dishonest about <br /> 34 operating, are why the blinds were closed. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 Levitus stated that the blinds are closed for security reasons,and to keep the heat from <br /> 37 the southern sun out. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 Chair Melsha closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. <br /> 40 <br /> 41 Commissioner Thomas stated that whenever they get down to zoning issues, it usually <br /> 42 comes down to money. He added that they needed to determine if the operation was <br /> 43 truly going to be a detriment to the homeowners located near the building. He suggested <br /> • 44 that they have a six-month trial period based on the satisfaction of the residents in the <br /> 45 area, using the current ventilation system. He added that the charcoal filters and hoods <br /> 46 over the actual candle-making units would be the next step that they would take in order <br /> 47 to improve the odor issue. <br /> 48 <br />