04-08-2004 Planning Comm. Agenda

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MINUT.tiS CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 28, 2004 Upai motion by Anderson, seconded by Montour, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RE.S07 UTIONtVO 2004-I-20 -VACATING THE EASTERLYIO FEET Ol BOSS ROAD FRONII3RY,4N STREET TO LA730RE AVENUE The fa egoing resolution was duly seconded by Anderson. Ayes (4) Montour, Anderson, Blesener, LaValle. Nays (0). Abstains (1). Resolution declared adopted. EXCT'/PTION Mayor Lahey opened the public review to consider the request by C. I. TO NOISl: Title and RAB, LLC for an exception to the City's noise ordinance for ORDiNANCF the generator at the C. L Title building. FOR GENERATOR Greg Wilson, RAB, I,LC, appeared before the Cowtcil and reported that AT C. I. TITLE they are trying to minimize the impact the generator is having on the BUILDING adjacent residential properties. He noted that initially the generator was nm once per week for two hours. That running time has now been reduced to twice per mouth for a half hour. Wilson indicated that in the spring the plan would be to screen the generator with a berm and/or vegetation. They had reviewed the possibility of enclosing the generator, but there was no guarantee that an enclosure would reduce the decibel level of the generator. Blesener suggested a sort of band shell screening on the west side of the generator that may cause noise to be directed Coward the east. John Grant, 2901 Condit Street, reported that while the frequency the generator runs has decreased, there has been no decrease in noise level. The generator is still very loud which is especially problematic during the summer. Grant indicated that there needs to be some screening of the generator with either berming and plantings or an enclosw•e. Fahey suggested that the Public Works Director worl: with the property owners on screening and/or enclosure options to determine the best method for reducing noise levels for the residential neighborhood. It was suggested that the matter then be brought back to the Council in April or Nlay for action on the request for an exemption ti~om the noise ordinance.