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Planning Commission April 26, 2018 Page 2 John Squires, 5336 1401h Street, approached the podium. He stated that his main concern is the semi traffic from the industrial park. He proposed having the semi traffic go south on Fenway Blvd. and get onto TH 61 from 130th Street instead of 140th Street. Mr. Squires also stated he was concerned about the lighting used on the building and parking lot and the noise created from the site. ChrisAnn Jones, 5249 14111 Street Circle, approached the podium. She stated that she agrees with Mr. Squires in regards to the traffic and the noise generated from the traffic. John Squires, 5336 1401h Street, approached the podium. He asked if the walking path on the west side of Fenway Blvd. is being removed or staying. Juba stated yes. Chair Kleissler asked the applicants if they would like to respond to resident comments. Mr. Brass and Mr. Schwieters approached the podium. He stated that the proposed lighting is all downcast fixtures meant to illuminate their site and no other areas. Mr. Schwieters stated that they currently operate around the clock at their current location and believes they manage the noise very well. He stated that the night shift will most likely not be operating out of the new site right away, but will be in the future, and that shift does have different operating principles, which includes limiting the time doors are open. Mr. Schwieters also stated that the type of work that will be done in the new facility will likely be quieter than the type of work done at the existing facility. Mr. Schwieters then addressed the truck traffic concerns. He stated that the trucks do not travel at night and with a new facility, they will have more business, which generally means more traffic. Mr. Schwieters stated they are willing to work with the City to better control noise from the traffic, specifically truck braking. Mr. Brass and Mr. Schwieters then discussed operation of the business and the site layout. They stated the site was laid out very specifically not only to fit their business needs, but to also limit impacts to the residential to the north. Chair Kleissler asked what the shift hours were. Mr. Schwieters stated the main shifts are 6:00 am — 4:00 pm and 4:00 pm - 2:30 am. Chair Kleissler inquired as to their thoughts on moving more semi traffic to 130th Street instead of 1401h Street. Mr. Brass stated they can discuss with their drivers that using 130th Street is the preferred way to go. Commissioner Arcand stated that there is residential both going south on Fenway to 130th Street and on 140th Street, so there is no way to limit traffic noise for all residential areas located next to the industrial park. Commissioner Lessard asked for clarification that Schwieters will be loading and unloading all raw materials prior to the second shift starting in order to limit noise on the north side of the building. Mr. Schwieters stated that was correct. He described that they have been operating a third shift for three years at their existing location and have changed the way they operate the night shift to limit nuisances. He stated