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not include or protect the industrial processes which are specifically excluded per Section 971.08(1), Florida <br />Statutes, to wit, a distillery. <br />Again, I am not opposed to the Bhakta's distillery, however, I am concerned that if the County Commissioners <br />ignore the misclassification of the distillery, and allow a 50,000+ sf industrial distillery operation to be built on <br />land which is zoned agricultural, without following the proper safeguards permitted by our laws and <br />regulations, to protect against the inherent pollutants and hazards of a distilled spirits plant, there will <br />undoubtedly be a detrimental effect on one of the most sensitive and pristine natural land areas in our entire <br />County (along with all of the wildlife that call it home). <br />It appears that Bhakta's "distillery operation" should be properly classified as an "industrial industry" not an <br />"agricultural industry" per Florida Statutes and DACS, as is the case with all other growers in the State of <br />Florida, when processing, packing, warehousing, and wholesaling operations are involved; and the proper <br />conditions and safeguards permitted by our laws and regulations should be followed. <br />It is also important to note that to date, neither the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, nor <br />the St. John's Water Management District, have been notified by Bhakta regarding this project, nor have they <br />been asked to provide oversight and input regarding the environmental or water management issues related <br />to the project. These Agencies' valuable input is required by law, when an industrial land use is being <br />proposed on an agriculturally zoned property. <br />It is my sincere hope that our state and local laws are correctly applied to this matter. <br />It is also my sincere hope that Bhakta Farms will be able to achieve their intended goal for their property, <br />with the guidance of our local and state agencies, to ensure that our natural resources, wildlife, and the <br />neighboring community, are all protected. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />Cynthia <br />--Warning-- <br />This email was sent to you by someone outside of the Clerk's Office. Beware that any link or attachment that <br />you open may cause harm to the organization and should be handled with extreme caution. <br />--Warning-- <br />I b5 Io <br />