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Brandon DeCriscio
From:Chelsea Mcneil <ilovebutter27@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, February 9, 2026 3:01 PM
To:Shaun Temple
Subject:Enviornmental review
I am writing to express concern for the large solar panel project proposed on the Hellman Property next to our
sensitive wetlands habitat. A full environmental review is needed to understand the potential impacts to the
wetlands and our community.
Other talking points:
The wetlands and the proposed area are part of the Pacific Flyway, where birds migrate up and
down the coast. Solar panels may harm or disorient the birds when flying.
5 acres of habitat will be damaged or disturbed during construction, including removing native
plants and endangered tarplant.
This project will not benefit the community, and will only benefit private oil operations.
Solar panels can be sited on top of existing buildings instead of in our last remaining open
spaces.
Large solar farms can cause a local heat island effect, warming nearby neighborhoods and
habitats.
This project has not considered the full scope of envoirnmental impacts.
Thank you,
Chelsea Arrizon