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I Ilarming Commission Page 6 NIsY 22,2018 direction to redirect concert sound as well as inst-all sorne noise buffer-ing shrUbs, trees, or barriers to prevent noise from reaching residences. She indicated the residents want to see ERN successful but that F'IRX rnUst reahze the area zoned around their property is residential, and has been for over 50 years. She stated these folks moved to those properties to live and farin and now are impacted daily by the events taking place at the track. She further stated concerns regarding the additional types of events which could increase crit-ne, Lack of fencing and security, more opportunities for camping, and the hazardous waste issues with no sewer and water, along with smoke, chemicals, and oils from race vehicles. She requested assistance from the applicant and Planning Conirnission to help the community members residing near the track. Mr. Leeseberg outlined on the trial) the distance from the residential properties to the track, showing a distance of about a half mile. ("Ic-)mmissioner Rydberg asked Ms. Lerntrion if anyone had approached the applicant with these concerns. Ms. Lemi-non stated nothing had been proposed tcn the applicant by them but when complaints are made, the applicant says they're sorry. She said Josh Groen did visit Mrs. Lemmon's house. She explained the neighborhood is seniors and fariners who aren't assertively calling the police with complaints but instead are lookin9 to the city to exact change. CharrJohnson asked if there were any police calls with vandalism or complaints. Mr. Leeseberg stated he would have to check with the police department for that information but he hadn't heard of any complaints after events. CommissionerThiel stated this was the first time any residents had voiced concerns, which he felt were helpful to hear. He stated sound will carry but now that more expansion has occurred,without vegetation the Sound will carry further. Commissioner Rydberg I ', stated some mitigation can occur to alleviate those concerns and perhaps a discussion with staff, the applicant, and concerned citizens is in order. .Ms. Goodiii thanked the residents for voicing their concerns. She stated they had offered dinner out, tickets, and hotel stays as a peace offering as she doesn't want to upset the area residents, expressing her sincere apologies. She stated Josh C;roen, after visiting Mrs. Lernmon, didn't understand the ramification of the noise concerns. She stated she will bring these concerns back to the owners for alleviation. She stated security is at every single event. Gentleman in audience stated his concern was with security during overnight carnping, drinking, and h(.-)urs of operation. Ep�-