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We REJECT the idea that most of what is requested is an "unusual use" or somehow <br /> merits a Special Use Permit. We recognize that Tantric Festivals ( as the one hosted <br /> are arguably an "unusual use' but is it really within the Planning Commissions intentions <br /> to create such precedent without a much broader public dialogue? While we applaud <br /> the County's effort to create approval conditions to safeguard the safety and health of <br /> visitors, residents and the environment, we are very concerned that the County has <br /> largely been deceived by the applicant and is falling far short in scope of the necessary <br /> restrictions in many areas. <br /> We would like the Planning Commission in order of preference to: <br /> 1) reject this application recognizing a later application is allowable <br /> 2) if not outright reject this application, require a new resubmission that fully <br /> addresses community concerns about <br /> a. use and treatment of volunteers <br /> b. the true extent of the "economic benefits" <br /> c. the potential for sexual exploitation <br /> d. public sexual activity on the property <br /> e. whether the additional identified uses not included in the PD report truly <br /> merit a Special Use Permit or is the applicant willing to cease certain <br /> activities that don't deserve the aegis of a Special Use Permit <br /> consider the following Community Recommendations, which are submitted as a <br /> Supplement to the Planning Department Recommendations, and for consideration in <br /> the Commission's final decision. <br /> 3) If the Commission decides to ignore the community and proceed to grant this as <br /> propsoed by PD, it must create i) various mechanisms of inspection with no- <br /> notice access, ii) public reporting of those inspections as well as iii) enforcement <br /> capabilities and NOT dump the problems solely on the community. These <br /> inspections must address: <br /> a. Extent of lodging, F&B activities, agricultural production activities, building <br /> & related systems(water, sewage, power), vs permits. The Special use <br /> Permit should not be somehow construed to do an end-round any existing <br /> regulatory frameworks for anything related to housing, lodging and food. <br /> b. Extent of public events vs existing permits <br /> c. Compliance with laws for public nudity and public sexual acts <br /> d. Clearly defined materials providing information to Volunteers to get <br /> independent and private access of to appropriate and specified <br /> government resources to address any concerns they may have about i) <br /> working conditions ii) living conditions and iii) any acts of coercion, even <br />