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construction. Staff also recommends that the applicant submit a drainage plan that effectively addresses stormwater runoff. Hours of Operation. Staff is concerned with the level of noise that may be produced by such a recreational use. This concern is intensified due to the fact that it is located in a single - family residential district. The applicant has indicated that the hours of use would be similar to any other outdoor activity that one may perform on their own property. The applicant also stated that at the present time, the rink is used for 1 -2 hours each night by his own children, as well as their friends and other children in the neighborhood. Staff is concerned that a recreational use such as the one proposed may produce a variety of nuisance factors such as noise and light. These nuisance factors are especially a concern when allowing the proposed use in a residential district. Staff recommends that, in order to minimize the effect of nuisance factors such as noise, light, and glare, the hours of operation for recreational uses be limited by the City. Since the proposed use will be primarily utilized by children, one approach would be to limit the hours of operation to 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, one hour before the citywide curfew. The Council may choose to require stricter hours of operation to alleviate any nuisance to surrounding property owners. Lighting. In a narrative submitted by the applicant, it was indicated that he would like to install several post lights around the perimeter of the rink so it may be used during the evening hours. Staff is concerned that lighting may produce a nuisance for neighboring property owners and recommends that all lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from the public right -of -way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with Section 903.020.H. of the code. This section states: "all lighting shall be arranged as to deflect light away from any adjoining residential zone or from the public streets. Direct or sky- reflected glare, where from floodlights or from high temperature processes such as combustion or welding shall not be directed into any adjoining property. The source of lights shall be hooded or controlled in some manner so as not to light adjacent property. Bare incandescent light bulbs shall not be permitted in view of adjacent property or public right -of -way. Any light or combination of lights which cast light on a public street shall not exceed one (1) foot candle (meter reading) as measured from the center line of said street. Any light or combination of lights which case light on residential property shall not exceed four (4) foot candles (meter reading) as measured from said property." Staff recommends that the proposed text amendment require that all recreational structures comply with this section of the code. Screening. The applicant is proposing to place the accessory structure in the front yard of his property, abutting Edgerton Street. The property is zoned R -1 and abuts single family homes on both sides. Therefore, screening should be provided to create a buffer between the proposed structure and neighboring homes, as well as Edgerton Street, defined in the Comprehensive Plan as a minor arterial. 4