Name: Joseph P. Grier State: PA County: Cumberland ID: 416 RegID: 557 The motel at the intersection of the Carlisle Pike and Rte. 581 is not sufficiently sized in rooms to satisfy the legal requirements for your casino, which should have nullified its application from its beginning. However, since the PGCB seems intent on playing a game with PA taxpayers on selecting a site and disregarding the law, it is obvious that a congested area of traffic such as the one that exists now at that intersection would not be feasible for the addition of more cars, vans and trailers coming in without shutting down the entire intersection periodically. This would hardly be a positive step for Cumberland County drivers and taxpayers. PENNDOT and the State and local Police would also object. In addition to that mess it would place the Township Supervisors in the position of being sued for not enforcing the law regarding the trailer parking which is now occurring in the motel parking lot. The trailers are parked there under some silly strategy that attempts to satisfy the room requirements law, which undermines the organizations ridiculous attempt to focus the public`s attention on this location, so when it`s turned down a more desirable one, such as the Civil War Battlefield at Gettysburg can be selected. If that happens, won`t the PGCB be surprised? And embarrassed? Do you have no shame? Are the politicians in PA so in need of money that they will go through this for more? I`m obviously opposed to establishing a slots facility at this location. Name: Cindy d. Sisto State: PA County: cumberland ID: 428 RegID: 572 I have many reasons to oppose. I feel that if the group requesting the approval were crafty enough to bring RVs in as rooms they can not be trusted to be honest with any phase of the casino. Also, the traffic impact on the already crowded Carlisle Pike would be horrific. And please realize just how family oriented the area is. Having a casino with all that goes with it would have a negative impact on the area. Last, the Hollywood Casino is a mere 30 minutes away. There is no reason to have another casino so close. Thank you, Cindy Sisto Name: Lawrence Dynarski State: PA County: Cumberland ID: 542 RegID: 694 I strongly support the operation of this Gaming project in Cumberland County. The creation of jobs through the contruction and full time endeavor of this facility will provide much needed tax relief and reinvigorate the local economy for this region. I urge all those involved in the approval process to seriously consider the positive impact this Resort Casino will make now and in the future. Name: John A. Vorchak State: PA County: Cumberland ID: 544 RegID: 695 I would like to begin by making my position clear. I am a resident of Hampden Township who is interested in improving the quality of life for the area for all of my fellow citizens. I am not opposed to gambling in any legitimate and legal venue however I do not personally play any games of chance. I consider myself to be an unbiased but concerned citizen who lives in the specific region affected by the proposed Casino and I hope that Penn Harris will address my concerns in a respectful manner that any neighbor would give another and understand that I will strongly oppose the construction of the Casino if these concerns are not addressed. After reading the Local Impact Report I was initially appalled at the lack of attention to detail used when preparing the report. Where some items such as the minor misspelling of the name of The City of Pittsburgh as Pittsburg may be overlooked some, I personally see this lack of attention to detail as a pertinent point as important for if this important report does not demand attention to detail, are we to expect that the same lack of consideration will be used during the construction of the proposed Casino? As a resident who lives in a serene area of the Conodoguinet Creek in Hampden Township that is listed by the USGS as a flood zone, I insist that the details of the storm water mitigation plan be made public and a part of this hearing as the scale of this construction will impact the storm water currently carried by the Conodoguinet. Without a detailed hydrological analysis indicating otherwise, using the visual evidence of numerous floods causing the closure of Erb’s Bridge Road and impacting traffic patterns in the area combined with the expansion of residences near the Creek, I am skeptical that an increased volume of water spilled into the creek in a potentially irresponsible manner will not have a negative effect to the value of the properties in the region, the wildlife in the region, and the general health of the Conodoguinet and the watershed. What is the state of such a detailed hydrological study and will it be made public as it should be to show its impact on the residents of the Conodoguinet Creek area? This is an area of prime importance to me as I reside in the area that will most likely be most detrimentally impacted by any increase in storm water flow from the Casino, it is also home to probable one of the widest varieties of wildlife in the region which could be affected by any increase in storm water to the creek. As quoted from the study, “Adequate sewerage service and capacity exists to meet anticipated demand.” As I am confident in the abilities and skills of our civil engineers and wastewater treatment facility in Hampden Township, I am certain that allocations for the increased influent volumes have been considered. My point for this particular item is that there are still homes in Hampden Township, mine included, who have not been yet covered by the sewerage system. The combined environmental impact and the simple concept of managing the existing waste streams before adding strain to the system should be planned and executed to assure the long-term environmental health of the Township’s waterways. As I realize that this is something that may be dismissed as a problem for the Township planning committee and engineer, I implore that Penn Harris act in good stewardship to prove their dedication to our community by investigating this situation and their potential negative impact on the local environment and sewage handling capacities before proceeding. Currently there are several times per year where an abundant amount of noise travels from the current hotel site across to the residences nearby. While the hotel itself is not in a neighborhood per se, it does have a direct impact on its proximal neighbors with its noise volume which can be disturbing at certain times but not enough to warrant any action or complaints. As I am certain that noise-producing events will increase in the future, what kinds of noise level mitigation technologies will be used during construction to reduce the amount of noise pollution generated by the Casino, its patrons, and events occurring at the Casino? Light pollution from the Carlisle Pike has increased dramatically over the past few years, impacting the surrounding area with an orange glow visible late into the night and sometimes overnight. Much of this light pollution is caused by the traffic corridors of Route 581 and the Carlisle Pike; however a significant amount is also generated by the businesses that operate into the late evenings on the Carlisle Pike including the existing hotel. Increasing the number of buildings and expanding the current buildings will obviously increase the amount of light both by the business itself and by the vehicles of the Casino patrons. Hampden Township is obviously growing quickly, and as the area grows there will be an increase in the amount of light generated however a single massive increase in light pollution to the area may have negative impacts on wildlife, may increase the propagation of insects, and potentially negative impact property values due to those issues as well as a potential perspective of urbanization of the area. What light-pollution mitigation techniques will be employed by Penn Harris to minimize the impact of these problems? I am certain that other concerned residents of Hampden Township will express their concerns with traffic problems that already exist along the Carlisle Pike, a potential for increased crime, and other oppositions to the Casino and these are all legitimate concerns that I would like Penn Harris to provide further details on as well. I look forward to the hearing and hope that Penn Harris will address these and other legitimate concerns to ensure that our community has a positive future outlook. Name: Stanley A. Smith State: PA County: Cumberland ID: 560 RegID: 718 I have resided in Hampden Township since 1983 and raised my family here and believe that placing a casino in the most visible hub of this family community would inalterably ruin the character of this residential community. Name: Dominic R. Cesarz State: Pa County: cumberland ID: 565 RegID: 723 This would be a great idea for the location. Great jobs too. Name: Danielle C. Costa State: PA County: Cumberland ID: 641 RegID: 809 I am completely in favor of this casino coming to Hampden Township. I am a life long resident of the area and think Penn Harris` plans and intentions for the proposed location are a wonderful idea. I would rather see this casino come than a casino 1/2 mile away from the Gettysburg Battlefield.