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Thomas M. Rizzi, 1604 Circle Drive, Louisville, Colorado, stated that he owns the property at 1401 Courtesy Road, across the street from EFI. He reviewed his February 9, 1994, letter to the Planning Commission (SEE ATTACHED). He asked Council to consider the past track record of EFI and not approve Resolution No. 25 or any more plans for EFI. He stated that when the blasts occur, they shake his aunt's bed and knocked things off her walls. She lives a block away from EFI. Bob Tofte, 1417 Courtesy Road, Louisville, Colorado, stated that he lives three houses off of the Griffith side of the property. His china cabinet rattles every time a blast goes off. It sounds like a rumble coming through the house. He explained that although his does, several of the houses in the neighborhood do not have concrete foundations, just stone foundations built on dirt, often times with excavation next to the stone to create a crawl space. He stated that they were talking about the damage that could be done by these vibrations occurring every day for 15 - 20 years. He pointed out that EFI is a small site, with a lot of activity, and a lot of traffic associated with it. He stated that he feels the blasts more strongly now than he did five or six years ago. He hoped Council would not approve the expansion. Davidson called for Council comments or questions. Sisk wondered how many blasts occur during any given day. Evans stated that it ranges from one or two to five, six, or seven. Sisk stated that the few Saturdays that they did blast might be infringing on the neighbors rest and relaxation. He wondered if the issues of the furnace and the possibility that they may have to move elsewhere should be addressed now. Evans stated that the Planning Commission specifically asked for the deletion of a proposed heat treatment furnace on the site, because the staff recommendation from the Planning Department had not had adequate time to understand the proposal and reach a decision. They will have to bring that up at a later date, if they decide to put the furnace in. On the temporary structures, the Planning Director didn't realize that those structures weren't previously approved. He explained that they have over $3 million invested in this site, the bulk of which is manufacturing structures, concrete, and heavy equipment. He commented that there is substantial investment in manufacturing capability at this location that they are not willing to forgo. If they have to relocate their business, it will probably be general administrative office personnel. Howard stated that he did not want EFI to ever again be in non- compliance with Louisville's rules and regulations.