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Ms. Ariola indicated there was a great deal of noise in the neighborhood that was not generated <br />from their property. She explained she has been trying to appease the neighbors by not burning <br />wood and turning off lights, but issues continue to arise. <br />Commissioner Bauer recommended the reverse alarm be reengaged for safety reasons. <br />Mr. Ariola stated it was his understanding it was not illegal to disengage the backup alarm. He <br />explained one of his large box trucks came without an alarm and he had no problem keeping it <br />off for the benefit of his neighbors. <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked what kind of plumbing material was stored onsite. <br />Mr. Ariola stated PVC piping was stored in the Quonset, along with overflow items from time to <br />time. He indicated all appliances were purchased when needed and were not stored onsite. He <br />noted old water heaters were stored onsite occasionally. <br />Commissioner VanScoy inquired if the vehicle parking area was Class 5. <br />Mr. Ariola stated this was the case. <br />Commissioner Field questioned how long Mr. Ariola had been in the plumbing business. <br />Mr. Ariola reported he had been in this business for the last 4 1/2 years and moved to the City of <br />Ramsey 2 1 /2 years ago. <br />Commissioner Field discussed the noise concerns from the Ariola property. He reviewed the <br />Zoning Code regarding home occupations and noted the language does state the peace, quiet and <br />domestic tranquility was to be protected. He asked how the applicant could address the noise <br />concerns. <br />Mr. Ariola commented he would investigate the backup alarm situation to assure he was in <br />compliance. He reported that no pipe cutting was taking place onsite. He stated he ran a leaf <br />blower and mower in the evening hours several times a week. He expressed frustration that all of <br />the noise generated from his property was being lumped into business noise, when the majority <br />of the traffic and noise was personal activities. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated he has heard noise complaints <br />from neighbors and has heard the explanation from the Ariolas. He suggested a condition be <br />written into the home occupation permit that would address the acceptable noise levels in a <br />residential property, along with the off - street parking language. <br />Commissioner Nosan inquired how many company vehicles Mr. Ariola had. <br />Mr. Ariola explained for business purposes he had an E -350 cube van, an F -450 diesel truck, and <br />an S -10 truck. He reported he personally owned a 2500 Chevy pickup. <br />Planning Commission /September 5, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 14 <br />