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Approved 3113117 <br />1 Evan Gwen: Well, some of the trees you see in that photo right there would be removed and it <br />2 would obstruct the wildlife that come through, which we enjoy thoroughly. And it obstruct the views <br />3 and it would diminish the property values for potential buyers. <br />4 <br />5 John Price: And when you talk about the wildlife, did the wildlife actually come through anywhere <br />6 on the Buckner property? <br />7 <br />8 Evan Gwen: They do. We have a draw that comes north to south for the deer, coyotes, other <br />9 wildlife to drink at this pond. <br />10 <br />11 John Price: Do you know how close they would be coming through relative to where the tower's <br />12 going to be built? <br />13 <br />14 Evan Gwen: They would be crossing the proposed access road. <br />15 <br />16 John Price: Ok. Could you describe for the Board the surrounding area outside of Dove Field of <br />17 the property of this community in terms of what it consists of, in terms of schools, hiking trails? <br />18 <br />19 Evan Gwen: It's mostly low density residential single family homes. One of the witnesses earlier <br />20 said there were two commercial sites along Mt. Carmel Church, those are both very, very small <br />21 markets right on the road. Other than that the only commercial space is the Governers Village <br />22 about a mile down the road. So it's large lots, single family homes, and lots of trees and wildlife. <br />23 <br />24 John Price: Are there dog parks? <br />25 <br />26 Samantha Cabe: Mr. Price, can I ask you how many more questions you have, because it's 10:38 <br />27 and we will need to take a vote to extend the time. If you've got just a couple more questions I'll let <br />28 you finish up before we do that, for this witness. <br />29 <br />30 John Price: I just have a few more questions. <br />31 <br />32 Evan Gwen: We have a YMCA camp. Camp Clearwater adjacent to our property which is <br />33 adjacent to the site. There's a Montessori school. There's a daycare. There's dog parks. There's <br />34 churches. Lots of communal activities. <br />35 <br />36 John Price: Why are you opposed to the proposed tower? <br />37 <br />38 Evan Gwen: Negative effects on property value, view shed, and increased destruction of wildlife <br />39 and construction traffic, and potential health hazards for me, neighbors, and children. <br />OC Board of Adjustment — 12/12/16 Page 73 of 156 <br />