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JAMES VAN DEURZEN ZONING & CUP My name is Larry Lichte and I am a neighbor to Mr . Van Deurzen , having owned my farms for many years . I 'm sure we wouldn ' t be here tonight if we were talking about 2 horses and some boat storage . BUT, we are strongly opposed to the illegal use of the glass blowing business . A . The proposed use is contrary to the Town Land Use Plan . This business belongs in the Mazomanie Industrial Park . The fact that it has been an illegal use for the past 11 years should not justify allowing it to continue . This proposed use is against the type thing Mr . Van Deurzen consistently opposes in others . You can be sure that if one of his constituents were aking for this change that he would vote against it , and I 'm asking that this board vote against his petition . B . Approval of Mr . Van Deurzen ' s request would set a bad precedent . Others will than take the position that they should be granted permission for uses not in the land use plan of the Township . Soon there will be no standards . C . Mr . Van Deurzen has publicly stated that he wants to "Preserve the Rural Character" , so let ' s leave the residences and ag setting and not allow this type of business . Its not ag related . A July 1996 article states , "Van Deurzen describes himself as a moderate who wants to preserve the rural character of Dane County" . LETS GRANT HIM THAT WISH . D . An August 3 , 1996 Wisconsin State Journal article also quotes Mr . Van Deurzen with respect to his glass blowing business---"I want to be 100 per cent in compliance . . . " The Town of Mazomanie Board at its meeting last week deferred any action of this petition pending looking at compliance issues . The Town Board rightfully felt responsible to defer action until they knew more about this business , particularly its possible negative environmental impact . There are a number of unanswered questions : 1 . What colorants are used and possibly escaping? 2 . What safeguards are there for storage , cleaning with solvents , and proper disposal? How are waste streams managed? 3 . What lead is used in the operation? What organic compounds are used? - 4 . What air pollutants might there be emitted into the air? 5 . Look at the furnace for safety and emissions--How hot does this furnace get? Does it meet industry standards? 6 . Safety issues pertinent to owner , employees , guests and neighbors . 7 . Is this facility in compliance with local , State & Federal Regs? I trust your board concerns would parallel that of the Town of Mazomanie , and that this business be thoroughly looked into before making a decision on this important matter . You may have noticed I said "WE" on several occasions . While I am the only one speaking against this petition, I would like to submit these petitions of concerned citizens who are opposed to this glass blowing business . A least two other pages were filled but I did not have an opportunity to get them picked up for tonight ' s meeting . Thank you for your careful consideration of this matter . Please vote against the proposed zoning change with CUP , as it relates to the glass blowing business .