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were also concerned about the noise and their property value and felt this would bring down the property value. Ms. Lisa Peterson, 14401 Armstrong Boulevard, stated their taxes are already high and she is worried about the resale of their property. She stated she sleeps during the day and weekend and works at the hospital on rotating shifts. She stated another concern is with her children and the peacefulness. She stated she was also concerned about the wildlife habitat that may be lost. She was worried that the. noise may not be restricted to only the weekends or would there be noise on Thursday and Friday. She stated she was concerned with the highway access to Diamonds because it is already dangerous. She also wondered where the trailers and trucks will be stored during the events. She stated she was opposed to this because of the noise, it is unsafe and she wants to keep the serenity of the neighborhood. Ms. Bree 'Plessel, 7913 142" d Avenue, thought Mr. Grueber has been unable to provide the information requested and felt this should be denied based on that fact. Ms. Sue Reynolds, 7028 127' Lane, stated they live east of Diamonds so whatever dust is blown up comes straight at them and they will not like that or the noise. Mr. Douglas Jones, 7030 137' Lane, agreed with the others in their negative views and was also against this. He stated he was not against the other events because they will be less intrusive or loud. He did not know how the one year trial would work with the investment Mr. Grueber will be required to make. He requested this be denied. Motion by Commissioner Nixt, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Commissioners Van Scoy, Brauer, Cleveland, Hunt, Levine, and Trites Rolle. Voting No: None. Absent: None. The public hearing closed at 8:16 p.m. Commission Business Chairperson Nixt called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission back to order at 8:16 p.m. Commissioner Brauer excused himself from the meeting at 8:16 p.m. Ms. Kris Boden stated they have limited the events to eleven. She stated they have provided a study to the City but they cannot get an accurate study done with out a trial event taking place. She stated they want to continue to bring entertainment to the City. She noted they have received many positive comments regarding the motocross and demo derby from customers and residents. She stated they cannot offer a plan of noise mitigation because they do not know if they will be above the threshold yet. Planning Commission/November 1, 2007 Page 6 of 18 —185—