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