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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 9, 2021 Page 9 I Mr. John Grotkin, project manager for general contractor of the project. He had a similar 2 experience with other car washes they are constructing. From a noise standpoint, when they were 3 touring car washes, they were able to carry on a normal conversation outside the front end of the 4 car wash. He wants to make sure the Council and residents know the applicant is willing to 5 comply with all the conditions and he is zoned and legal to do this. He has a good business plan. 6 The property is zoned commercial. He stated Tom is a very good neighbor and is willing to do 7 everything the right way. 9 Mr. Thomas Isaacson, 2604 Pahl Avenue, is a block and half from the site. He acknowledged 10 there has been a lot of work on this on both sides. Noise requires more attention. This would be 11 making a loud area louder. If the applicant cannot meet the requirements, then the project should 12 not proceed. The proposed plan seems too large for the lot. He feels Saturday mornings will be 13 very busy and loud. This is not a compatible arrangement. He thanks the City for doing its due 14 diligence and that the noise will affect the residents. 15 16 Mr. Jesse Pikturna, thanked all for their comments regarding the car wash. This site is very close 17 to the backyard of his home. He is concerned about loud noises. He is concerned for the 18 children. This project is inconsistent with the ideals of the City. This would make the 19 neighborhood less sustainable, walkable and safe. Eddie's car wash has similar equipment but it 20 doesn't have audible instructions for cars entering the car wash. There needs to be strong 21 enforcement of violations and non-compliance. He does not see how Council can approve this 22 request. The guidance of the Planning Commission was incorrect. The residents have rights. 23 Projects need to be safe before they are approved. The applicant said the doors for entry would 24 remain open and the noise standards would be exceeded. This needs to be denied. The Council 25 has responsibilities to the residents. 26 27 Mr. Paul McHugh, he is concerned with customer generated noise. Some people may not abide 28 to signs regarding noise or staff intervention. It would be best to keep this type of business out 29 of a residential neighborhood. He has a friend who is the operator of the carwash at 38`h and 30 Stinson, David Hernandez. He has talked with David about the closing of doors at the car wash 31 and he said there is no way you can keep a car wash door closed. The appraiser used circular 32 logic in their appraisal. The appraisal report should be dismissed based on common sense. Mr. 33 McHugh referred to a letter submitted by a realtor who has bought/sold many of the units in the 34 Kenzington. 35 36 Mr. Tim Keane, thanked Council for holding this public conversation. There have been many 37 important points stated this evening. He noted figure 4.2 of the Comprehensive Plan does 38 illustrate the future land use of this site as park. There are compatibility land uses that the 39 Council must consider. This is a high velocity, high customer project right next to residences. 40 Light, noise and traffic intrusion are considered trespassing. He is amazed the City is considering 41 putting this use next to resident's homes. 42 43 Ms. Barb Gottfried stated she is very upset about this situation. Eleven years ago, she had cancer 44 and she feels fortunate to being alive. She learned she needs to be protective of her health and 45 the other residents of Kenzington. She is concerned about the vehicle exhaust which will be 46 pulled in through the wall via the air conditioners. The Kenzington is not a climate control