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Mr. Ehret read letter from the City Planning Coordinator in which he stated in his opinion that the entire operation as proposed can be made subject to .a special use permit. He also stated he felt that the general land use is ia conformance with our Compre- hensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Perron stated at the last meeting that he discussed the sound level test results done by the International Acoustical Testing Laboratories, Inc, with the Pollution Oolutrul Agency and balky states the test results did meet their requirements. sir. Perron was asked by provide us with a letter from the PCA reaffirming their position but Mr. Perron stated the PCA did not want to approve something that they did not do the testing themselves. Mr. Spitzer asked Mr. Schwab why he recommended fencing on the North boundry. Mr. Schwab said because this is the direction the shooting will be done. He was mainly worried about shooting done after dark. It was the ctnsensus of the Planning Commission that the North boundry would almost be impossible to fence tht warning signs should be posted. Mr. Spitzer asked Mr. Perron if it would cause a hardship if hours were restricted from 10:00 A.M. to 10s00 P.M. or one hour after sunset, which ever came first. Mr. Perron stated it would be a hardship during the winter months. They normally close at 9:00 during the week and at 6:00 P.M. on weekends. He also stated that lighting shows way beyond the shot fallout area. Mr. Johnson stated he believed there should be warning signs on the north line or 100 feet beyond the fallout line. Mr. Rosenquist asked if theta was a possibility of building a fence inside the boundry line but outside the fallout area. Mr. Perron stated the area is the same from about 15' past the traps to the north boundry. The floor was given to Mr. Crawford, an attorney from West St. Paul, representing interested property .ewnerk ice. the area. Mr. Crawford stated these property owners were concerned with their own property and the Planning Commission should make practical considerations to: nuisance, noise, traffic, lights, and what effect a gun club would have ea the value of their homes and land that is not yet developed. Hi also stated the retrieval of the lead shot is a serious question. Mr. Crawford said in his opinion their was no provision in the Ordinance #1 for a special use permit or variance. He stated this is a residential district and a Gun Club is definitely a nuisance.