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1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: peavyhorses55 <peavyhorses55@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 9:35 AM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Protest of proposed project Case #Z2022171 We live 1/2 mile downhill from proposed project. We fill there are too many unanswered questions. They have not addressed some major problems such as: Flooding Road usage Water Etc. We fill this will be a big mistake allowing something of this size into this small rural community. Steve and Celia Boyd 51520 Donald road P.o. box 334 Aguila, Arizona 85320 Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Sabrina Symns <sabrina.symns@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2023 12:04 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Case Number Z2022171 Gambler's Row Equine and RV Park -Hello, I would like to be informed about any public hearings or other information available to the public regarding the Gambler's Row Equine and RV Park proposed project, case number Z2022171. I have a home in Eagle Roost Air Park just adjacent to this proposed facility. I have several concerns about this project, especially excessive noise from announcers, lights that restrict night sky viewing, dust and odors from livestock along with possible soil and water pollution. I also believe that such a large facility with people and animals directly in the flight path for the airport is irresponsible if not dangerous. -My contact information is Sabrina Symns, cell 307-329-9108, email, sabrina.symns@gmail.com. My address is 50836 W William Drive, Aguila AZ 85320. Thank you for your time. Sabrina Symns 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Gary Standhart <shortfielder83@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:36 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Re: Case Z2022 Hi Paola Gary Standhart here. I suppose I am not telling you anything new, but still wanted to share my thoughts/concerns, and disappointment that a development like this could be allowed in this area with you, about this development going in south of my home at 51728 West Pete Rd. Aguila, Az. I moved here 5 years ago from Durango Colo. I know up there the county was very concerned about conformity. I don't know if that applies to Maricopa County or not, but this doesn't seem to be a conforming venture. It's not agricultural, which most of the property in the area is. It is mostly commercial, which definitely isn't conforming to this rural setting, and the lots for the residential part of this venture are 2.5 acres each where most of the lots in the area are 5 acres or more. Also, I would imagine that this will just be phase one, and if allowed to continue, will just worsen the impact on this area. And, another thing that REALLY bothers me is that this development is brought to this area by someone not from this area, for, in the most part, people not from this area, that are seasonal visitors for most part, against the will of many in this area, disrupting the lives/comforts/safety of people who are residents of this area, in many instances, for years and year round, who moved here for the affordability and peace and quiet that the area, up until recently offered. Another issue that doesn't seem to have had the appropriate attention is the fact they are putting in some water retention areas that will be dual purpose for storing livestock with accumulating body waste from these animal, feces and urine(knowing that some will be removed, but certainly not all), and when these areas overflow from seasonal rains, which we know they will, much of this waste will flow downhill into neighboring yards and vegetation along. I feel there are much better places for a development like this to go with all the vacant land around where they could go without a negative impact to anyone. Thanks for considering those that have been living here and enjoying this part of Maricopa County. Gary Standhart 970.749.1844 On Tue, Jan 17, 2023 at 10:40 AM Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) <Paola.Jaramillo@maricopa.gov> wrote: Good Morning Gary, Thank you for providing your feedback. Per our phone conversation earlier, I have included you in the mailing list to receive the hearing notice once the hearings have been scheduled for this Special Use Permit. Can you please be more specific to what your concerns are in regards to this case? Currently the request is in the 2nd review process. You may access the applicable request documents online through Permit Manager at: https://accela.maricopa.gov/CitizenAccessMCOSS/Default.aspx. Under Planning Services select ‘Search Applications’ 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: S. Christie <slchristie@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2023 3:34 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Z2022171 I forgot to also mention in my previous email to you sent just a minute about, but police and fire is also a big concern. If we have a medical emergency or a fire emergency, we are told to call the fire station directly as it can cause a huge delay by calling 911. We are a total volunteer fire station. As for police, we are serviced by Maricopa County Sheriff's Department. Being the furthest most part of the county, it can up to an hour before we get a response from police. It's just how it is in such a rural place. I think that should also be considered. Sincerely, Sheryl Christie 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: S. Christie <slchristie@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2023 3:30 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Z2022171 I am opposed to this proposed project. I have read everything that has been submitted to the County regarding this project and never once does it mention that there are two private, FAA-approved airparks right "next door" to this proposed project. This type of facility does not fit in with the surrounding area. Flight patterns go directly over the proposed facility at low levels due to how close it is to our take off and landing strips. I have great concern over the water. We struggle with water as it is right now and adding that much more to our water table will definitely put a burden on it. Just up the street a ways in Wenden, there is a water crisis going on. When you add up all the water needed for dust control, watering livestock, which they plan to house 830+, the RV park, vendors and bathrooms for the roping events, and the future homes, this is really going to be a strain. I'm sure the daily water usage will be over 100,000 gallons! I have concern about the smell. I don't care how much someone tries to tell me there will be no smell, I know better. There is no way to mask that smell. I worry about the nitrites in the urine getting into the water table. This can be very hazardous. I've been told that all the waste will be removed every day there is an event and loaded into dumpsters. I doubt these dumpsters are covered. There WILL be flies. Lots and lots of flies. Then I wonder about the days there aren't any events. The waste will not be removed and if there are 830+ housed livestock, that's a lot of waste. One main source for nitrates in water is animal feedlots. Although this place is a roping arena, it will contain as much livestock as a feedlot and should be treated as such. 2 In a September 2022 letter from Maricopa County Environmental Services indicates that they have concerns and says they must receive ATC (well site water distribution lines, water storage tank, booster pump station) information. They also state that the number of horse stalls is a lot and question what the water situation is for the horses. The traffic report is flawed -- like really flawed. This was done near the end of May. Many residents in this area are snowbirds and are usually gone by May. But this area is full to the brim in what is proposed to be the busiest months of roping. The report is also flawed in that the speed limit is not accurate. Not too far down Eagle Eye Road the speed limit turns to 40 mph and before reaching the entrances to Eagle Roost Airpark and Samply Airpark, it is 50 mph. Traffic report should also include vendors, hay trucks, cattle trucks, along with the normal rigs and spectators. The Narrative Report for Gamblers Row indicates that the largest event is expected to consist of 1,050 teams. A team consists of two people which means 2,100 just as participants. Now most of them do not travel together. They each bring their own truck pulling their own horse trailer. The parking doesn't even come close to being sufficient. Light pollution. Most of us in this community love our night skies. The star gazing is amazing and this will be totally ruined by arena lights. They say they are going to point them down, but their elevation is higher than both of our airparks and so that will will be right at our eye level. It will be a really big impact, as well as the noise. There will be much noise from the events, including a PA system for the announcer. Other impacts for Aguila, not just our airparks, will be the increased traffic, increased use of our almost nonexistent facilities (this town has one cafe and one gas station. There is a small mom and pop type grocery store and a Family Dollar. The added housing this project plans to put in cannot not be sustained by our current post office. All the boxes are spoken for (there is not mail delivery here, you have to have a p.o. box). The lack of 3 amenities in our small community will put a burden on Wickenburg for sure. I'm not the best one to describe my thoughts in words, but I hope this gives you some food for thought. I know these people have deep pockets and, unfortunately, I realize those kinds of people get what they want. But you must take a look at our community. Someone from the County should come out here and physically take a look. For so many, many reasons this project is not fitted for this community whatsoever. Thank you for your time, Sincerely, Sheryl Christie 51112 W. Iver Rd. Eagle Roost Airpark Aguila, AZ 85320 (P.O. Box 186, Aguila, AZ 85320) (928) 671-2550 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: James Newsum <jdnewsum@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:03 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: "Gamblers Row" proposed horse equestrian project in Aguila AZ Hello Paola, I am a homeowner in Aguila Arizona located in the Valley of the Eagle Airpark (Sampley's Airport), I have recently become aware of the proposed project to construct an equestrian facility south of and directly next to the airpark. I am in opposition to this large and intrusive project for the following reasons; 1.. Aviation Concerns from low flying aircraft flying to/from Sampleys Airport 2. Increased Traffic Problems. There are no traffic control devices such as stop lights etc. in Aguila and the heavy truck/trailer and auto traffic that this facility will bring will undoubtedly create traffic problems 3. Drainage/Run Off Pollution Concerns. Heavy rains currently cause damage to our unpaved roads and ditches, which I believe will be aggravated by the clearing of the land for this proposed facility. 4. Light/Noise/Air Pollution. We currently almost have a dark sky in Aguila and our airpark area.. Night events in the equestrian faciltiy will definitely detract from this quality of life. . 5. Health Concerns due to animal waste 6. Police Public Safety Concerns. There is no full time police presence in Aguila Regards, James Newsum 47832 North 516th Ave Aguila, AZ 85320 ph# 623-755-7841 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Missy Hunter <mjoyhmail@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:11 AM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Opposed to Gambler’s Row Paola Jaramillo, PND, I lived in the Aguila where the Gambler’s Row is being proposed. I am opposed to the location in such a small community. There is not the resources nor infrastructure for such a project . For one, we are all on water supply only by wells . The amount of necessity could drain the local water supply . 2) The water supply and soil could become contaminated by such a concentration of animals and people . 3) The project is adjacent to two air parks. With a concentration of people and animals , there could be complaints of air traffic and the attempts to decrease or possibly , the end of all traffic. 4) With the increase of people, animals and the waste , the environment with have a significant increase of fumes, files and pollution. It is a poor location for such a huge development. There is not the infrastructure to accommodate such an endeavor and will cause local strain and drop of land value. It will increase local pollution and contamination. It will significantly decrease the water supply for this small but well established community. Please consider the difficulty that is is being proposed for the small and isolated community. Thank you. Melissa Hunter 48013 N 508th Ave Aguila, AZ 85320 mjoyhmail@gmail.com 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Janet & Jim <jrmimlet@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 6:34 AM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Z-2022171 Hi Paola: My husband and I live close to the parcel of land that is the subject of this special use permit application for an equine facility. We live in the private- fully paved airpark that borders on Pete Rd to the northeast of that parcel. We have lived here for 27 years and have always enjoyed the dark skies and quiet of this corner of Maricopa County. In fact the main reason we moved here was for astronomy, both as a hobby and as a business. We fear the dark skies and quiet will be encroached upon by an adjacent equine facility initially comprising 1 indoor arena, 2 outdoor arenas and an RV park. We also fear a big increase in traffic on Eagle Eye Rd including the small town of Aguila. The prevailing wind is from the southwest so whatever dust is kicked up by these activities will be sent in our direction. The main source of dust would be unpaved roadways and parking areas associated with daily traffic and events. We would like to know if there will be any restrictions in the following areas: Dust control in outdoor arenas, roadways, and RV park Light emanating from arenas especially at night Noise control of loudspeakers in outdoor arenas We would like to be notified of any upcoming meetings, decisions and anything else relating to this application. If there is an email list we can join to be kept abreast of activity on this application, please add our address below. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. Janet & Jim Riffle 50840 W. Pete Rd. PO Box 699 Aguila, AZ 85320 928-685-2261 jrmimlet@gmail.com Sent from Mail for Windows 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Gary Standhart <shortfielder83@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 2:10 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Re: Case Z2022 Hi Paola My first concerns are depleting our water resources in the area, Wenden is our neighbors to the west and the are already starting to have issues. Then much more traffic with increasing danger to the elderly and younger folks walking along the road, Then the idea that they are putting an equestrian facility right next to two active Airparts which is a well known conflict of interest followed by occupants complaining about airplane noise and wanting to bring suit against Airparts and pilots. And they will be right in line with the approach/departure end of an active runway Dust from additional traffic Noise from increased populations use of OHV/Dirt bikes etc Light pollution from occupants, arenas, commercial businesses Crazy to me that they would see a need to put an equestrian facility right next to two active flying communities when there is so much vacant land in the areas where they could put this with no adverse effect to anyone else. Thanks. Gary Standhart On Tue, Jan 17, 2023 at 10:40 AM Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) <Paola.Jaramillo@maricopa.gov> wrote: Good Morning Gary, Thank you for providing your feedback. Per our phone conversation earlier, I have included you in the mailing list to receive the hearing notice once the hearings have been scheduled for this Special Use Permit. Can you please be more specific to what your concerns are in regards to this case? Currently the request is in the 2nd review process. You may access the applicable request documents online through Permit Manager at: https://accela.maricopa.gov/CitizenAccessMCOSS/Default.aspx. Under Planning Services select ‘Search Applications’ Enter the case number “Z2022171” and click enter 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Daniel Mertesdorf <dmertsy@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2023 8:34 AM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Case Z2022171 - Opposition to the Request Dear Paola Jaramillo, I am writing to oppose the equestrian event facility list in case Z2022171. I am a homeowner in Samplys Airpark in Aguila (Assessor Parcel Number 506-06-050E) so this facility will affect me in several ways. Right now the area is peaceful. That’s one of the reasons I purchased this home. If the event facility comes to the area, it will no longer be peaceful here. Horses, vehicles, events, RV generators and numerous people will cause noise on a regular basis. Right now the air is clean. Another benefit of living away from a busy town/area. With an equestrian event facility right next door we will be affected by the smell of the horse manure, vehicles driving to and from the facility, dust, hay, straw and a very large fly infestation to go along with that, I would imagine. This is an airport. Planes will be taking off and landing over the event facility. That doesn’t seem like a good mix to me. Right now this area is serene and having an event facility of any kind takes that away. That affects my life on a daily basis and defeats the whole purpose of owning a home here. Thank you, Dan and Trish Mertesdorf 51708 West Donald Rd Aguila Az, 85320 Assessor Parcel Number: 506-06-050E Phone: 218-428-8223 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Tammy Paynter <TammyPaynter@azfamilytothehomeless.com> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2023 11:21 AM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND); PND PZAppeal Subject: Case #Z2022171 Protest Letter by Flip's Double Eagle LLC Attachments: Scan_20230901.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Regarding Property owned within 300 feet of the proposed Special Use Permit Application #Z2022171 for an equestrian event facility with an RV Park in Rural-43 zoning district. As listed in the attached postcard we received from the Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission. Site Location approximately 500' west of the SWC of Pete Road and Eagle Eye Road in the Aguila Area. Flip's Double Eagle LLC, hereby Protest the proposed project that is within 300 feet of our property located at: N 515 Ave - 5-acre parcel #506-06-066A, legal description: W2 N2 S2 SW4 NW4 Sec 26 EX W 43F RD. Our protest concerns are as follows: 1. The Project will affect our ability to sell the above-mentioned property for the full market price for a number of reasons which are listed below. 2. The project will bring additional dust, traffic and noise into the area. 3. Increased traffic has the potential to increase danger to the pedestrians as well as the Air traffic in this area. 4. The project puts an additional strain on our water resources for our community in the Air Park as well as our Wenden neighbors to the west who are already seeing the strain on their water systems. There are many farms in the area that rely on the water that Wenden supplies. 5. The equestrian facility right next to the active Air Park would put the equestrian facility right in line with the approach/departure end of an active FAA approved runway. The noise from the Aircraft could spook the livestock bring suit against the Air Park, it's residence and pilots. 6. Light and noise pollution from the equestrian project, its occupants, arenas and commercial businesses will disrupt the flying lifestyle as well as the peace and quiet of the desert area that our Air Park currently enjoys. 7. Increased noise from ATV's and event loudspeakers during the day and evening from this development will also disrupt our quality of life in the Air Park, not to mention the smell and flies that the livestock would bring into our community. Please accept this email as our registered complaint and protest of the equestrian project #Z2022171, we request that the Planning & Zoning Commission decline the permit also known as Gamblers Row. Thank you for your time and consideration. I will also mail a copy of this email to the address listed on the postcard that we received. Sincerely, 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: peavyhorses55 <peavyhorses55@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 9:35 AM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Protest of proposed project Case #Z2022171 We live 1/2 mile downhill from proposed project. We fill there are too many unanswered questions. They have not addressed some major problems such as: Flooding Road usage Water Etc. We fill this will be a big mistake allowing something of this size into this small rural community. Steve and Celia Boyd 51520 Donald road P.o. box 334 Aguila, Arizona 85320 Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Sabrina Symns <sabrina.symns@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2023 12:04 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Case Number Z2022171 Gambler's Row Equine and RV Park -Hello, I would like to be informed about any public hearings or other information available to the public regarding the Gambler's Row Equine and RV Park proposed project, case number Z2022171. I have a home in Eagle Roost Air Park just adjacent to this proposed facility. I have several concerns about this project, especially excessive noise from announcers, lights that restrict night sky viewing, dust and odors from livestock along with possible soil and water pollution. I also believe that such a large facility with people and animals directly in the flight path for the airport is irresponsible if not dangerous. -My contact information is Sabrina Symns, cell 307-329-9108, email, sabrina.symns@gmail.com. My address is 50836 W William Drive, Aguila AZ 85320. Thank you for your time. Sabrina Symns 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Gary Standhart <shortfielder83@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 7:36 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Re: Case Z2022 Hi Paola Gary Standhart here. I suppose I am not telling you anything new, but still wanted to share my thoughts/concerns, and disappointment that a development like this could be allowed in this area with you, about this development going in south of my home at 51728 West Pete Rd. Aguila, Az. I moved here 5 years ago from Durango Colo. I know up there the county was very concerned about conformity. I don't know if that applies to Maricopa County or not, but this doesn't seem to be a conforming venture. It's not agricultural, which most of the property in the area is. It is mostly commercial, which definitely isn't conforming to this rural setting, and the lots for the residential part of this venture are 2.5 acres each where most of the lots in the area are 5 acres or more. Also, I would imagine that this will just be phase one, and if allowed to continue, will just worsen the impact on this area. And, another thing that REALLY bothers me is that this development is brought to this area by someone not from this area, for, in the most part, people not from this area, that are seasonal visitors for most part, against the will of many in this area, disrupting the lives/comforts/safety of people who are residents of this area, in many instances, for years and year round, who moved here for the affordability and peace and quiet that the area, up until recently offered. Another issue that doesn't seem to have had the appropriate attention is the fact they are putting in some water retention areas that will be dual purpose for storing livestock with accumulating body waste from these animal, feces and urine(knowing that some will be removed, but certainly not all), and when these areas overflow from seasonal rains, which we know they will, much of this waste will flow downhill into neighboring yards and vegetation along. I feel there are much better places for a development like this to go with all the vacant land around where they could go without a negative impact to anyone. Thanks for considering those that have been living here and enjoying this part of Maricopa County. Gary Standhart 970.749.1844 On Tue, Jan 17, 2023 at 10:40 AM Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) <Paola.Jaramillo@maricopa.gov> wrote: Good Morning Gary, Thank you for providing your feedback. Per our phone conversation earlier, I have included you in the mailing list to receive the hearing notice once the hearings have been scheduled for this Special Use Permit. Can you please be more specific to what your concerns are in regards to this case? Currently the request is in the 2nd review process. You may access the applicable request documents online through Permit Manager at: https://accela.maricopa.gov/CitizenAccessMCOSS/Default.aspx. Under Planning Services select ‘Search Applications’ 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: S. Christie <slchristie@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2023 3:30 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Z2022171 I am opposed to this proposed project. I have read everything that has been submitted to the County regarding this project and never once does it mention that there are two private, FAA-approved airparks right "next door" to this proposed project. This type of facility does not fit in with the surrounding area. Flight patterns go directly over the proposed facility at low levels due to how close it is to our take off and landing strips. I have great concern over the water. We struggle with water as it is right now and adding that much more to our water table will definitely put a burden on it. Just up the street a ways in Wenden, there is a water crisis going on. When you add up all the water needed for dust control, watering livestock, which they plan to house 830+, the RV park, vendors and bathrooms for the roping events, and the future homes, this is really going to be a strain. I'm sure the daily water usage will be over 100,000 gallons! I have concern about the smell. I don't care how much someone tries to tell me there will be no smell, I know better. There is no way to mask that smell. I worry about the nitrites in the urine getting into the water table. This can be very hazardous. I've been told that all the waste will be removed every day there is an event and loaded into dumpsters. I doubt these dumpsters are covered. There WILL be flies. Lots and lots of flies. Then I wonder about the days there aren't any events. The waste will not be removed and if there are 830+ housed livestock, that's a lot of waste. One main source for nitrates in water is animal feedlots. Although this place is a roping arena, it will contain as much livestock as a feedlot and should be treated as such. 2 In a September 2022 letter from Maricopa County Environmental Services indicates that they have concerns and says they must receive ATC (well site water distribution lines, water storage tank, booster pump station) information. They also state that the number of horse stalls is a lot and question what the water situation is for the horses. The traffic report is flawed -- like really flawed. This was done near the end of May. Many residents in this area are snowbirds and are usually gone by May. But this area is full to the brim in what is proposed to be the busiest months of roping. The report is also flawed in that the speed limit is not accurate. Not too far down Eagle Eye Road the speed limit turns to 40 mph and before reaching the entrances to Eagle Roost Airpark and Samply Airpark, it is 50 mph. Traffic report should also include vendors, hay trucks, cattle trucks, along with the normal rigs and spectators. The Narrative Report for Gamblers Row indicates that the largest event is expected to consist of 1,050 teams. A team consists of two people which means 2,100 just as participants. Now most of them do not travel together. They each bring their own truck pulling their own horse trailer. The parking doesn't even come close to being sufficient. Light pollution. Most of us in this community love our night skies. The star gazing is amazing and this will be totally ruined by arena lights. They say they are going to point them down, but their elevation is higher than both of our airparks and so that will will be right at our eye level. It will be a really big impact, as well as the noise. There will be much noise from the events, including a PA system for the announcer. Other impacts for Aguila, not just our airparks, will be the increased traffic, increased use of our almost nonexistent facilities (this town has one cafe and one gas station. There is a small mom and pop type grocery store and a Family Dollar. The added housing this project plans to put in cannot not be sustained by our current post office. All the boxes are spoken for (there is not mail delivery here, you have to have a p.o. box). The lack of 3 amenities in our small community will put a burden on Wickenburg for sure. I'm not the best one to describe my thoughts in words, but I hope this gives you some food for thought. I know these people have deep pockets and, unfortunately, I realize those kinds of people get what they want. But you must take a look at our community. Someone from the County should come out here and physically take a look. For so many, many reasons this project is not fitted for this community whatsoever. Thank you for your time, Sincerely, Sheryl Christie 51112 W. Iver Rd. Eagle Roost Airpark Aguila, AZ 85320 (P.O. Box 186, Aguila, AZ 85320) (928) 671-2550 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: S. Christie <slchristie@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2023 3:34 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Z2022171 I forgot to also mention in my previous email to you sent just a minute about, but police and fire is also a big concern. If we have a medical emergency or a fire emergency, we are told to call the fire station directly as it can cause a huge delay by calling 911. We are a total volunteer fire station. As for police, we are serviced by Maricopa County Sheriff's Department. Being the furthest most part of the county, it can up to an hour before we get a response from police. It's just how it is in such a rural place. I think that should also be considered. Sincerely, Sheryl Christie 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: James Newsum <jdnewsum@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:03 PM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: "Gamblers Row" proposed horse equestrian project in Aguila AZ Hello Paola, I am a homeowner in Aguila Arizona located in the Valley of the Eagle Airpark (Sampley's Airport), I have recently become aware of the proposed project to construct an equestrian facility south of and directly next to the airpark. I am in opposition to this large and intrusive project for the following reasons; 1.. Aviation Concerns from low flying aircraft flying to/from Sampleys Airport 2. Increased Traffic Problems. There are no traffic control devices such as stop lights etc. in Aguila and the heavy truck/trailer and auto traffic that this facility will bring will undoubtedly create traffic problems 3. Drainage/Run Off Pollution Concerns. Heavy rains currently cause damage to our unpaved roads and ditches, which I believe will be aggravated by the clearing of the land for this proposed facility. 4. Light/Noise/Air Pollution. We currently almost have a dark sky in Aguila and our airpark area.. Night events in the equestrian faciltiy will definitely detract from this quality of life. . 5. Health Concerns due to animal waste 6. Police Public Safety Concerns. There is no full time police presence in Aguila Regards, James Newsum 47832 North 516th Ave Aguila, AZ 85320 ph# 623-755-7841 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Missy Hunter <mjoyhmail@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 10:11 AM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Opposed to Gambler’s Row Paola Jaramillo, PND, I lived in the Aguila where the Gambler’s Row is being proposed. I am opposed to the location in such a small community. There is not the resources nor infrastructure for such a project . For one, we are all on water supply only by wells . The amount of necessity could drain the local water supply . 2) The water supply and soil could become contaminated by such a concentration of animals and people . 3) The project is adjacent to two air parks. With a concentration of people and animals , there could be complaints of air traffic and the attempts to decrease or possibly , the end of all traffic. 4) With the increase of people, animals and the waste , the environment with have a significant increase of fumes, files and pollution. It is a poor location for such a huge development. There is not the infrastructure to accommodate such an endeavor and will cause local strain and drop of land value. It will increase local pollution and contamination. It will significantly decrease the water supply for this small but well established community. Please consider the difficulty that is is being proposed for the small and isolated community. Thank you. Melissa Hunter 48013 N 508th Ave Aguila, AZ 85320 mjoyhmail@gmail.com 1 Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) From: Janet & Jim <jrmimlet@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 6:34 AM To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Z-2022171 Hi Paola: My husband and I live close to the parcel of land that is the subject of this special use permit application for an equine facility. We live in the private- fully paved airpark that borders on Pete Rd to the northeast of that parcel. We have lived here for 27 years and have always enjoyed the dark skies and quiet of this corner of Maricopa County. In fact the main reason we moved here was for astronomy, both as a hobby and as a business. We fear the dark skies and quiet will be encroached upon by an adjacent equine facility initially comprising 1 indoor arena, 2 outdoor arenas and an RV park. We also fear a big increase in traffic on Eagle Eye Rd including the small town of Aguila. The prevailing wind is from the southwest so whatever dust is kicked up by these activities will be sent in our direction. The main source of dust would be unpaved roadways and parking areas associated with daily traffic and events. We would like to know if there will be any restrictions in the following areas: Dust control in outdoor arenas, roadways, and RV park Light emanating from arenas especially at night Noise control of loudspeakers in outdoor arenas We would like to be notified of any upcoming meetings, decisions and anything else relating to this application. If there is an email list we can join to be kept abreast of activity on this application, please add our address below. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. Janet & Jim Riffle 50840 W. Pete Rd. PO Box 699 Aguila, AZ 85320 928-685-2261 jrmimlet@gmail.com Sent from Mail for Windows February 7, 2023 To: Paola Jaramillo Maricopa County Planning and Development 301 W. Jefferson St., #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003 From: Patrick & Jean Good PO Box 325 52010 W. Pete Rd. Aguila AZ 85320 Case Number Z2022171 Gambler’s Row Equine Facility and RV Park Being a property owner of APN 506-06-127 in very close proximity to the proposed Gambler’s Row Gambler’s Row Equine Facility and RV Park. I have multiple concerns as to its effects on us and the whole of Aguila. 1) Water pressure: There are existing issues with the water pressure. Aguila Water Services are having trouble keeping up with demand now. The proposed addition of 4” pipe on Pete Road and the addition of a storage tank and pressure pump that will be feeding Gambler’s Row (Narrative Report for Ben Jordan Acres Revised Jan. 23, 2023 sec. 14.1 & 14.2) will decrease the water pressure feeding this tank & pump, and more so when an event is underway. 2) Fire Department: Being a small community Aguila has a volunteer fire dept. Though they are fully trained they don’t have the equipment or the experience in handling a large fire which would be possible at the Gambler’s Row facility. 3) Traffic: Traffic on Eagle Eye rd. leading up to and following an event will be very heavy. For those of us that Eagle Eye rd. is our only egress to do our daily travels it will be a nightmare getting onto Eagle Eye road. The hay & cattle trucks are proposed to enter the facility at 519th Ave. off Pete road. Pete road is an unmaintained dirt road If they do pave this road who will be maintaining it? 4) Noise: From the meeting Feb. 2 at the Aguila Fire Dept. we were informed that when the events are finished for the day is when they will stop. If the event runs late into the night, the Arena’s PA and rigs leaving the event will be creating an excessive amount of noise with no regard to the homes where people are attempting to sleep to get their rest for the next day’s work. Requiring a minimal starting and maximum ending time would help 5) Light: The light generated by the project by not only the arenas but the RV park will pollute the night skies and be a constant irritation to those that have southern facing homes. Arena lights pointing away from town and directed downward. Possibly lower intensity lights in RV and parking areas may help some. 6) Drainage: The proposed reservoirs for containing the runoff and rain will change the natural flow of water. During Monsoon season the water is intense in its flow, the reservoirs can be overflowed and the water will take its own path downhill. In turn it can over power culverts placed on Pete rd. causing damage to existing property and making Pete rd. unpassable to Eagle Eye rd. 7) Livestock: There will be a large amount of cattle being penned up for days, and horses either staying at the facility or being transported in for the event. Even with the proposed cleanup won’t be able to completely get rid of the obnoxious odor and runoff into the reservoirs during heavy rain. 8) Pollution: The arenas, the commercial establishments, the RV park & the temporary parking areas will generate trash that is proposed to be picked up by local trash service. The trash that is left behind from people not disposing trash in the proper containers will flow or blow into Aguila. 9) Dust: With the arenas, interior roads and parking areas not being paved there will be an increase in dust that will affect the surrounding homes. 10) Air traffic: There are (2) airparks with runways in close proximity. One of which is in direct line of flight from the south (Sampley’s airport). This is a concern, the planes arriving and departing from this runway can be flying low to the ground and in case of an emergency have to divert course to avoid Gambler’s Row. The proposed Gambler’s Row site is not a good place to be built. It will have a negative impact on the entire Aguila community. Had it been cited for an area East or West of Aguila where the open fields of the local farms were located the impact on property and residents would be much smaller. Sincerely, Patrick & Jean Good ________________________ _________________________ PO Box 325 52010 W. Pete rd. Aguila AZ 85320 H:928-685-4047 C:623-695-8577 peegood55@yahoo.com parcel # 506-06-127 February 18, 2023 To: Paola Jaramillo, PND (602)-506-8150 Maricopa County Planning and Development 301 W. Jefferson St., #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003 RE: Protest of Proposed Project – Case Number Z2022171 Gambler’s Row Equine Facility and RV Park As property owners less than 3,000 feet from the above proposed project, we strongly oppose this project. The submitted reports for “Gambler’s Row” made NO mention of the over 110 homes directly downhill and downwind within less than 3,000 feet of this project, in the form of TWO well established Residential Flight Parks with FAA Approved Runways. Gambler’s Way would be right on final approach to Samply Airport - directly south of and less than 2,800 feet from the end of the runway. Aircraft departing to the south would fly very low over the project, at full power, possibly spooking horses and resulting in injury to horses or riders. Eagle Roost Airport is less than 3,000 feet to the East, and traffic from that airport will likely pass overhead the proposed project as well. We also have other concerns – from errors and omissions in the reports given to the county to substantial health and safety concerns. The Traffic Report is flawed. It was done on May 21st – when virtually all our winter residents are gone. In addition, the traffic increase estimates will be much higher than those used, due to the incredible growth of our area due its popularity with horse owners. MUCH higher than 5 years ago and increasing at a much higher rate than suggested in the report. The stated speed limit to the project was 35 mph. This is wrong. It is at least 50 mph for at least 1/2 mile before the project. The amount of truck traffic traveling at higher speeds past our neighborhoods will make it virtually impossible for residents to safely enter the highway from their homes. The calculation for number of vehicles and parking requirements is flawed and underestimated. Comparing traffic at roping events with traffic at concerts is inaccurate. Small cars or SUV’s do not create the chaos that we already see in our area caused by large numbers of trucks with horse trailers. The Narrative Report states that the project will see seasonal usage. They also they told the public at the meeting held at the Aguila Fire Station that the park would only be used from October thru March – when, in fact, it will be open all year long. They also told the public that they had never had a roping arena before – when in fact they already own one in Utah – Ben Jordan Arena. When asked about noise pollution from crowds and loudspeakers, they said “that’s not going to happen.” When asked about dust issues, they also said “that’s not going to happen.” When asked about light pollution, they said, “That’s not going to happen.” It says in the report that exterior lighting will face away from residential areas, but on the plan, it shows lighting facing North – directly towards existing family homes. All the lighting in such a project will create light pollution in our area, ruining the now dark skies we have currently. It was stated that there will be up to 820 head of horses and cattle housed at the facility. This doesn’t even include all the transient animals! Why aren’t there any requirements for compliance with CAFO feed lots? It falls well within the definition of a CAFO as per Arizona Department of Environmental Services: 500 head of horses housed at least 45 days in a confined area requiring feed to be brought in for the animals. It will also create issues such as attracting flies and rodents to the area, and noxious odors from so many animals present in a confined area. They also made no mention of the fact that they are using the water retention drainage ponds for cattle pens. We have great concerns that when water overflows these ponds, it will flow right downhill to all our homes, creating possible health and safety issues. Regulations state that you can’t put dry wells or drainage ditches downhill of the manure, yet they are talking of doing just that with dry wells. They omitted all data of exactly HOW MUCH manure the facility’s animals will generate. Over 35,000 lbs. of waste PER DAY. Even if they pick up manure daily, there will still be much manure and urine on the ground at any given time. You can’t pick up urine, so when it rains, it will go into the ground and flow downhill, onto our land and possibly into our ground water, which is where we all get our drinking water. This run-off will contain contaminants such as metals, pharmaceuticals, nitrates, and bacteria, especially harmful to the elderly – which include virtually ALL our flight park homeowners! We also have HUGE concerns about water usage. With the water crisis the state is facing – how can the obscene amount of over 30,000 gallons of water a day just for dust control be justified? Not to mention the amount the animals will require - over 8,000 gallons per day. This will come directly from the aquifer that furnishes our drinking water and our farms food production. The dust coming off the roping arenas and animal pens can’t be contained either, and when moving downwind – will blow directly into our neighborhoods. Maricopa County Air Quality Department states that there can be no visible dust emissions crossing property lines. We already have dust problems from all the current residential roping arenas, let alone this huge commercial facility. We are concerned about public safety resulting from the addition of this many transient people to the area. This influx of people creates increased inherent types of problems. We are in an unincorporated area at the very end of Maricopa County with no local police protection whatsoever. We already suffer from up to a 60-minute response time from Maricopa County Sherrif’s department – a department experiencing an 80 deputy shortage at this time. We feel that this project poses a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare of our surrounding community if it were allowed to proceed. We also feel that the landowner and their representatives intentionally supplied inaccurate information and made material misrepresentations that would make a difference to the approval of this special use permit. We are not opposed to growth, but it should be compatible with existing surroundings. A large commercial enterprise such as Gambler’s Row does not fit with our surrounding properties and intended uses. Therefore, we are opposed to the construction of this facility. Sincerely, F. Leland and Carolyn Jones 51852 W Pete Road Aguila, AZ 85320 (907)350-2782 From: Gene Wilson To: Paola Jaramillo Quintero (PND) Subject: Z2022171 special use permit Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 8:17:27 PM Please be advised that we are opposed to this development for the following reasons. This development is a commercial enterprise to be built in a very rural, low density, homes only area. It is not compatible with the lifestyle of the land owners who have invested their lives and savings to live in a peaceful, non commercial environment away from congested traffic and noise a commercial enterprise will intrude upon. There is no evidence that this commercial enterprise is supported by Maricopa County General Plan for the area intended. The traffic hazard this development promises to cause is guaranteed to be incompatible with all the driveways and easements the locals use for ingress/egress to their properties. Eagle Eye Road has a speed limit of 35 mph from highway 60 south for several miles past the proposed development. Heavy trucks can be witnessed on a minute by minute basis exceeding the limit by 30 to 40 miles per hour in either direction. They use Eagle Eye road as a cutoff between I-10 and highway 60. Without extensive investment in turning lanes and traffic signals there will be fatalities on a regular basis if this development is allowed to be built. There should not be any commercial development allowed unless a 100 year water supply can be guaranteed and there is no harm to the existing aquifer. A mixed use residential / commercial enterprise should not be exempt from this long standing requirement for residential development. Any high density residential development should be required to have their own water treatment plant for sewage. The volume of manure and urine from this development will significantly impact the ground water and the subsequent runoff to surrounding wells since the proposed land is significantly elevated above the residential community. This is totally unacceptable for the homeowners to cope with in the very near future. My neighbors and I have no knowledge of how the developer plans to mitigate the effluents that will be generated next to our properties. From the biohazard of manure and urine to the smell of hundreds of horses and cattle, there is no plan to mitigate the intrusion into our lifestyle. Sincerely, Hershel E. Wilson 506-06-086B Manager GNT HOLDINGS LLC