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Noise Pollution. Where is the analysis of the decibel levels when the proposed carwash is working at full capacity? Specifically, cars idling, all vacuums being used, and the noise of the dryers from the carwash itself. We can only assume there will be car stereo noise. Are the plans compliant with existing city noise ordinances? The planning staff’s duty is to ensure that these noise elements have been studied and submitted and are compliant. (F) The neighborhood is quiet. (G) This is one of the reasons people enjoy living in this area. We like to walk our dogs and visit with our neighbors. It is impossible to fully capture the negative impact of this project on the overall quality of life and desirability of being a homeowner, a condo owner, an apartment dweller in this neighborhood. WATER CONSUMPTION There are millions and millions of dollars in upcoming proposed housing projects that will all need water. At the time of the first iteration of the Lowry-Grove project there was concern that there may need to be added infrastructure to accommodate the water needs of that project. While that project went away, new projects are coming. The projects on this end of the city, Kenzie Terrace and Stinson Parkway development, Development 65, and Trident Redevelopment Bremer site are under consideration for approval. Where is the analysis of water usage for the BLVD Carwash and the expected needs of the area as there is further development been considered? (H) How will this affect R-1 occupancies water volume? Will there be adequate volume for fire suppression? What is the big picture in terms of water needs to the community? We are a top tier Green City. There are systems for car wash facilities that are Green compliant. As there are few specifics throughout the proposal being brought forth by the Planning Commission, the Council cannot determine if this is a Green compliant project. (I) In fact, it is possible to wash a car with less than 15 gallons of water then recapture and reuse almost 100% of that water. (See Denver, CO – Gleam carwash) All of the Health/Safety/General Welfare questions are about the impact of the proposed carwash on the health of the neighborhood’s residents. (J) As a Green City it would seems we can do better to protect our citizenry by being diligent and following the law before bringing this submission to the Council. NOTE F: Noise is addressed in City’s nuisance code, and this is an ongoing operational condition. Applicant has designed facilities to face exit garage to east, oriented away from Kenzington, approximately 170 feet from that building and 200 feet from single family to the north. Moreover, planning staff has recommended that additional screening, including permanent covered structures be added to mitigate potential noise impacts. NOTE G: This property is located along a major 4-lane County Road adjacent to, and across from, Commercial development areas. NOTE H: There is no indication from City Engineering or Public Works staff that there is any reason to be concerned about water quantities or consumption. Moreover, the Comp Plan has identified the various existing and future uses in the area (high density residential and commercial), and utility planning would have identified if there was any water supply issues that would require study prior to approval of any particular use. NOTE I: The City encourages these policies – the City does not (currently) have regulations that require them. If the City wants to require them, it would have to enact amendments to its codes to do so. NOTE J: The standards refer to the “vicinity”, the “area”, and the “district” in which the proposed CUP is located, as well as to the “public convenience” and the “general welfare”. Neighbor location and impact is important, but not the only factor. 106