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Planning & Zoning Board <br />January 8, 2003 <br />Page 21 <br /> APPROVED MINUTES <br />Mr. Kruger stated that he started asking ques tions of the neighbors and learned about it as <br />well as Century Farms. He stated the seller and realtor did not tell him about this and it <br />would have been nice to have been told this information. <br />Eric Schneider, 250 Palomino, stated he lives on the west end of the runway and while <br />there has been discussion about adding the Airpark hangers to buffer the noise, that may <br />be for 15 to 20 feet but what about when the pl ane is taking off. He stated they fly right <br />over his house. He noted that the beginning proposal was for something much smaller <br />and asked if this is a money issue. He stated he has lived there for three years. <br />Chair Schaps noted that the Airpark has been there longer than three years so Mr. <br />Schneider knew this was an active airport when he purchased his home. <br />Mr. Schneider stated they did know that but he is concerned about additional noise <br />pollution. He stated that a bike path was proposed around the airport when his area was <br />developed along with a safety fence but nothing has happened. <br />Mr. Rafferty asked if his lot is part of the Ai rpark. Mr. Schneider stated it is not and his <br />house is where the safety zone starts. <br />Chair Schaps stated he is having a hard time being sympathetic since the Airpark existed <br />when they purchased the house three years ago and it should have been known that there <br />would be additional houses in the open area. He noted the issue is about two additional <br />houses and asked Mr. Schneider if the noise is so bad that he is thinking about moving. <br />Mr. Schneider stated he is not thinking about moving. <br />Bonnie Bigler, 346 Carl Street, stated she does not keep a log but thinks there is less than <br />one airplane takeoff and landing most days and there are days that none take off. She <br />stated the only noise pollution would be the annual Airpark picnic event. She stated she <br />does not think an additional lot or two will make a big difference and the residents will <br />be “Airpark friendlies” who know the issues involved with an airport. <br />Scott Moore, 149 Palomino Lane, stated he did not notice a neighborhood park for this <br />development. He stated he just received notice the other day so most of his questions are <br />addressed towards City staff. He stated the noise they are dealing with now is from <br />planes taking off since they glide in. He asked if the planes would taxi down to the other <br />end of the runway before takeoff. <br />Mr. Hunter stated planes take off in both directions, depending on the wind. <br />Eilene Couture, 6973 Lakeview Drive and representing St. Joe’s Social Justice <br />Committee, stated they discussed some of the issues with affordable housing and would <br />like to request that the Board recommend that the project include lower income houses in <br />the connected townhomes in the first phase.