Lionheart Enterprises, LLC. Conditional Use Permit

Expressed deep concern that NutraStrips operated illegally for a year, ignored stop-work orders, and caused physical illnesses at PurpleAir through toxic emissions.

Shared concerns about ongoing horrid chemical smells, health symptoms like headaches and dizziness, and the applicant's disregard for city citations and stop-work orders.

Spoke as legal counsel for adjacent tenant Pacific Bridge in favor of reasonableness, noting his 20-30 employees experienced no health issues and PurpleAir refused third-party testing.

A NutraStrips executive with a PhD in pharmacognosy explained that sensors detect harmless gases and alcohol, and that employees experience no health concerns.

A long-time PurpleAir employee stated the smells are horrible and caused continuous health issues like headaches and nausea since April 2024.

Stated that PurpleAir shares a wall with NutraStrips' clean room and employees experience nausea and dizziness, requiring early arrivals to air out the office.

NutraStrips quality director stated all materials are food-grade and vetted, and fire department carbon monoxide tests came back at zero.

A PurpleAir employee with chronic asthma reported multiple asthma attacks and lung pain since working in the building due to heavy air.

NutraStrips mixing operator testified through a translator that she is completely healthy, works directly with food-grade ingredients, and volunteered for medical testing.

PurpleAir employee reported severe morning odors, headaches, blurry vision, and vomiting after returning from break.

PurpleAir employee of seven years complained of morgue-like smells, widespread illness, parking issues, and litter from NutraStrips packages.

NutraStrips executive assistant reported no health issues and described escalating neighborhood friction and aggressive interactions from PurpleAir's leadership.

PurpleAir employee with a poor sense of smell testified that overwhelming odors caused frequent end-of-day headaches.

NutraStrips worker with childhood asthma and skin sensitivities reported zero health issues at work and noted PurpleAir employees smoking outside.

Visited PurpleAir at night with his father to set up detectors, experienced nausea within 15 minutes, and noted recent loud music and banging.