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• • • Planning & Zoning Board June 11, 1997 Page 8 grading and drainage plan approval from City Engineer; 11) signage; 12) off - street loading space; 13) noise mitigation; 14) other comments from staff. Ms. Connie Baumann stated that she lives directly behind the facility on Fourth Avenue. The bang of the starting ramp sounds several times an hour, and high speed balloon tires can be heard with yelling spectators. There is a lack of respect and safety for children on bikes. In addition, they are forced to put up with the view. They have tried to be tolerant, but she believes that has made it worse. No one in the neighborhood knew about this land use until a truck started hauling in dirt. A resident on Wood Duck Trail stated that he has tried to talk to the owners, but the answers have not been helpful to the neighborhood's problems. The traffic and noise are affecting neighboring back yards and property values. He believes that the owners and operators do not respect neighborhood issues. If there are not restrictions on the amplified sound or the number of events allowed, he will move. Mr. Rick Glewe, 490 Pine Street, stated that he has lived in the area for two summers and has never had a problem with the Rehbein arena and the way it functions. For all practical purposes he believes it is good, and Mr. Rehbein has been cooperative. Ms. Beverly Rust, 508 Pine Street, stated that she lives next door to Mr. Glewe and cannot describe the aggravation the neighbors put up with in the last two years. The noise is loud from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. It is impossible to have people in the yard because no one can hear themselves think. Traffic is another issue. What will happen if it is enlarged or motorized? What will happen if property values go down? Drivers are very inconsiderate. There is dust constantly from the traffic. Out of 30 days in a month, 15 are scheduled with events. Neighbors were originally told that there would be events twice weekly. It is not fair to residents who live in the area, and it has been going on for 1.5 years. Parking is an extreme problem with parking on both sides of the street. Emergency vehicles cannot get through, and there is no other place to park. People are constantly turning around in her driveway. Culverts were smashed. It would have been nice if neighbors were notified before this facility was ever started. Mr. Art Maxwell, 431 Andall Street, stated that he has not had a problem with the arena until last summer when the outdoor track came into use. The noise is terrible this summer in both the front and back yards. The only thing that can be heard is the PA system at the arena and people cheering. BMX is great for kids