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as a cut through rather than using 179th. She stated that there are quite a few children in the neighborhood that bike and play in the street that she would be concerned about. She stated that an event could generate 100 vehicles every weekend or every other weekend and she would be concerned with that. She stated that she opposes the request because of the alcohol use and traffic that would be generated. Zach Bray, 5410 177th Lane NW, stated that he and his wife recently had a baby and would be concerned with the noise. He stated that the property does not have a storm shelter and asked where people would go if a storm came. Dayette O'Brien, 5400 177th Lane NW, stated that she submitted an email with 15 key points of concern. She stated that this property is zoned residential and a wedding with alcohol would be the same as a bar. She commented that people do not want to live next to a bar. She stated that they did not move to this location to live next to a bar. Kevin Dowell, 17937 Germanium, stated that he believes that this is not just impactful for the neighbors but also adjacent properties because of the noise. He stated that this would be an outdoor venue and the sound would carry. He stated that he is also concerned with traffic on 179th and the pedestrian traffic as there are no sidewalks. He stated that even though this would be small, businesses grow, and the problems would grow as well. Ms. Massmann appreciated the comments of the neighbors. She stated that she does not want to cause problems. She stated that she would love to use the property and open it for use for outside events. She noted that with COVID people would prefer to have outdoor events. Chairperson Bauer stated that the business plan shows a few events in the first few years and then additional events in the future. He asked if there would be a limit of events based on the business plan or whether the larger number of events could occur at any time. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that as written there would not be a restriction matching the business plan. She stated that the CUP could be drafted in a way that would place a restriction on the number of events per year. She reviewed some of the draft conditions that would be suggested for a CUP of this nature. Tammy Ruttger, 17944 Germanium Street, stated that her main concerns are related to overflow parking that could park on her street in front of her home. She stated that she is also concerned with what would occur in the case of a fire as there are no hydrants in the area. Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Woestehoff, to close the public hearing. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Anderson aye Commissioner Johnson aye Commissioner Woestehoff aye Planning Commission/ September 3, 2020 Page 8 of 15