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<br />Jethro Carpenter, applicant, commented that staff did a great job describing his request which is <br />consistent with the surrounding neighborhood. He was available to address any questions from <br />the Commission. <br /> <br />th <br />Gerald Ladwig, 5955 168 Avenue, stated that he is not concerned with the houses being built in <br />that location. He commented that the noise from the gun range is a lot louder than he anticipated. <br />He noted that the leaves in the summer help to mitigate that noise during the summer, but that <br />noise increases in the winter. He asked if there would be something done to help mitigate that <br />noise because it would be loud for the people that purchase the new homes. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that it has been several years since the gun range was <br />approved. He stated that the soundproofing requirements were related to the building itself. He <br />stated that staff has worked with the gun range in the past to work with the noise concerns. He <br />stated that realistically the noise escapes through a Code required door. He stated that staff can <br />speak with the gun range owners in attempt to discuss landscaping that could help to mitigate the <br />noise. <br /> <br />Mr. Ladwig stated that a lot of the brush on the subject property helps to mitigate the noise, so <br />when that is removed for the homes to be constructed that will increase the noise issues. He <br />referenced the pond on his property and the path it follows. He asked if the property would be <br />built up to create a ditch and not cause the water to flow back onto his property. <br /> <br />Mr. Carpenter stated that it is their intention not to remove more trees and brush than necessary <br />and people tend to prefer that be used for screening. He appreciated the information from the <br />neighbor and noted that they can attempt to plant additional landscaping to create a buffer for the <br />new homes. He stated that both of the homes would have culverts under the driveway, noting that <br />the water flows south and to the east to the Highway 47 ditch and through a culvert to the golf <br />course. He stated that this would hopefully improve the drainage for the resident that spoke. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to close the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Commissioner Anderson aye <br />Commissioner VanScoy aye <br />Commissioner Gengler aye <br />Commissioner Peters aye <br />Chairperson Bauer aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bauer closed the public hearing closed at 7:33 p.m. <br /> <br />Commission Business <br /> <br />Planning Commission/ February 4, 2021 <br />Page 6 of 11 <br /> <br />