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Noise Levels <br />Since the August 3, 2015, public hearing staff has not received any noise level complaints specific to <br />operations on Mr. Well's property, and in speaking with nearby property -owners noise has not been an <br />issue. Confirmation that noise levels have improved were made with some apprehension as the warmer <br />weather, that may require doors to remain open during testing, was nearly over for the season. Staff will <br />continue to monitor noise levels in the area to ensure compliance. Additionally, staff spoke with Mr. <br />Wells on January 26, 2016, and he confirmed that the engine dyno, a source of noise pollution, had been <br />removed. <br />MPCA Licensing and Site Contamination <br />The results from the soil testing done on the adjacent residential property were received on July 24, 2015, <br />and revealed higher than expected results for diesel fuel, gasoline organics, and some heavy metals. The <br />MPCA assumed enforcement and followed up to a hazardous waste inspection with a letter to Mr. Wells <br />on August 14, 2015, outlining potential issues. The letter from the MPCA to Mr. Wells is attached. <br />Further environmental concerns have not been identified. <br />Outdoor Parking and Vehicle Maintenance <br />There have been a number of incidents where vehicles have been worked on outdoors or parked outside <br />overnight. Staff contacted Mr. Wells regarding some of these instances, which were resolved shortly <br />afterwards, but future violations still occurred. Additionally, staff spoke with Mr. Wells in late August to <br />discuss their ability to park a shop vehicle or plow outside in a designated parking space. Staff felt the <br />request did not violate the CUP conditions and followed up with a map highlighting the authorized <br />parking area, as requested by Mr. Wells. <br />Financial Impact <br />None <br />Attachments <br />■ City Council Packet dated August 3, 2015 <br />■ MPCA Letter dated August 14, 2015 <br />■ Shop Vehicle Parking Area Image <br />■ Submitted Photos <br />N:\Public Bodies\Agenda Packets\02-01-2016\Fina1\x7.2 sr HiTech revocation hearing 2-1-2016.docx <br />