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Planning Commission Minutes May 28, 2002 Page 4 e Chair Pederson opened the public hearing. Jeff , facility manager, discussed the type of go-karts and type of engines that would be used that would have catalytic converters on them to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. He stated that there is an engineer that has been hired to work on designing the proper ventilation for adequate air exchange. The sound emissions would be equal to that of normal household clothes dryer, not exceeding 65 decibels with all twelve vehicles going. Commissioner Ropp asked if the parking lot will be fixed or repaved. Mr. Jeff stated that it will be repaired and re-striped. Commissioner Baker asked how the course would be constructed. Mr. Jeff stated that it will be lined with recycled tires. Commissioner Baker asked if smoking would be allowed. Mr. Robert Hall, 723 3rd Street, stated that he was very concerned about the proposed use. Over 200 residents live nearby and he felt that they would be adversely impacted by this request, as there would be more people in the area causing possible break-in of vehicles, more juveniles would be hanging around in the area, there would be more traffic which adversely affect children in the neighborhood. He felt that this request would decrease their property values in the area. Adam Harrison, 11084 190th Avenue, stated that he was in support of the request. He has attended events at Thunder Alley in Brooklyn Center, and there was very little noise. e Ken Jordan, 18990 Tyler Street, stated that he was concerned with the hours of operation due to the age of the clientele that they would be attracting. Greg Bossany, 304 Baldwin Street, stated he was opposed to the request. He has visited other sites and indicated that you could hear the screeching tires versus motors and that other sites were kept in poor condition. He felt that patrons would leave the site with an increased adrenalin level which would lead to speeding in the neighborhood. There being no further public comment, Chair Pederson closed the public hearing. Chair Pederson asked how the commercial facility became residential in zoning. Ms. McPherson stated that it may very easily have been an oversight in preparing the City's zoning map. There was no information in the file to indicate any other reason behind the zoning classification. Chair Pederson asked Mr. Maurer about the existing vehicle circulation and whether it would be changed. Mr. Maurer indicated that it would not be changed unless the site was redeveloped. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt the zoning should be brought into compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. It does not appear that the hours are excessive. He expressed a concern about the noise level. Chair Pederson stated that he was concerned about loitering and keeping the parking lot clean. He would like to make sure that the parking lot lighting is fully functional. e