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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 23, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. 6. JAKE BARKLEY, 430 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD, DETERMINATION OF USE (continued) Barnhart indicated they measured the noise outside the building at various distances. The noise at the closed door measured at 68 decibels and 30 feet from the closed door the noise measured 58 decibels. On the south side where there is no exterior door the noise measured 65 decibels at 15 feet away from the building and 59 decibels 30 feet away. Barnhart noted background noise and street noise is about 60 decibels. Barnhart stated the door configuration is important to consider since the applicant has indicated that as part of his process his goal is to have the saw running 24 hours a day, which is fine if noise is not detected off the property. Barnhart stated there will be times when the exterior door is open to allow for loading and unloading of product and that some noise will be discernable but that the noise level drops off fairly quickly 30 feet away. Eighty feet away with the door open the noise level is at 63 decibels, which is close to street noise. Barnhart stated currently the property is vacant and is situated higher than Highway 12. Barnhart stated in his view it is an appropriate use from a noise standpoint. Barnhart displayed a picture of the saw to be used by the applicant. Following a review by Staff of the proposed use and what is allowed in this district, it is Staff's feeling that the use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the industrial zoning district. Barnhart noted the applicant will undertake a significant investment in the development of building design and site review and that he would like to know whether the City Council would be amenable to this type of business prior to incurring that expense. Staff anticipates conditions will be imposed as part of the site plan approval and would include screening of exterior storage and a requirement for exterior doors to be closed when stone cutting activities are occurring except when loading and unloading. Walsh asked if there are any houses on the south side that fall within 350 feet. Barnhart indicated there are a couple of properties, with one of the lots being vacant at this time and owned by MnDOT. Walsh noted there is also the new development located across the street. Seals asked whether houses will be located in the circled area depicted on the map. Barnhart indicated there will be and that constructed is expected to start sometime this spring, early summer. Walsh stated his only concern is the 24 hour a day delivery, especially with houses being right across the street. Walsh commented someone cannot perform house construction in the middle of the night or have home deliveries and that there will probably will be 15 homes in that circle once the development is completed. Page 5 of 15