Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/01/2008

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Karen Brown, 7854 142nd Avenue, stated that she agreed with Councilmember Look that she chose to use the word "whiners", not Councilmember Look. She stated that she feels that Councilmember Look misinterpreted and misrepresented what" her neighbor Mary Tuso said when he asked about the noise she heard dUring the snowboarding event. She stated that Ms. Tuso said that she had heard the P A broadcasting from inside her home and it did not sound similar to the music that was playing when Councilmember Look was there. She stated that this is the first time she has ever complained about Diamonds. She stated that when music is playing she cannot sleep at night. She stated that she doesn't think the decibel level rule applies to a P A system. She stated that she is fine with the events that don't make noise or need a P A system, such as the farmer's markets. She stated that she doesn't understand why a car show would need to have a P A system. She stated that her neighbor wouldn't come to tonight's meeting because she is too upset by the situation. City Attorney Goodrich stated that Police Chief Way was on his way to the meeting to answer ~ Council questions about decibel levels. Councilmember Strommen stated that she feels the noise issue is a separate issue and would like to take a step back and look at the big picture. She stated that 34 events in the summer is a lot and she feels this is a dramatic change from the current situation that only holds occasional special events. . She stated that she is also confused about the events - because some of events say Monster Auctions and some say First Class Auctions. She asked what entity is making this application and how it relates to Diamonds activities. City Attorney Goodrich stated that RGG, LLC owns the property, Diamonds is the lease holder and Monster Auctions is applying as an additional entity to sublease from Diamonds. He stated that he has already advised the City that he feels all three entities will need to sign and approve anything related to this application. Mr. Gruber stated that the first proposal was under the name. First Class Auctions, but someone already owned that name, so the name was changed to Monster Auctions. He stated that they would sublease one of the softball fields for their events and he wanted it to be clear that their events and Diamonds events are totally separate even though they are listed on one schedule. Mayor Gamec noted that in the letter from Monster Auctions, they stated "we" currently own the 17 acres of land at Diamonds. Mr. Gruber stated that RGG, LLC consists of four people and one of those people is involved in Monster Auctions. He stated that the statement in the letter is not accurate. Councilmember Strommen stated that the Planning Commission had cited concerns about public safety and traffic and she questions whether a traffic study would be warranted. She reiterated that she feels this is a change in the property use and not just a tweaking of the existing CUP. Mr. Gruber stated that softball is not as popular as it used to be and the team numbers are down about 30-40%. He stated that he has tried to come up with ways to enhance his business with other events. He stated that, in his opinion, flea markets and farmer's markets are less intrusive City Council I March 25, 2008 Page 9 of 17 P31