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Here is just a few the known affects. Noise not only affects hearing. It affects other parts of the body and body systems. It is now known that noise: Increases blood pressure Has negative cardiovascular effects such as changing the way the heart beats Increases breathing rate Disturbs digestion Can cause an upset stomach or ulcer Can negatively impact a developing fetus, perhaps contributing to premature birth Makes it difficult to sleep, even after the noise stops Intensifies the effects of factors like drugs, alcohol, aging and carbon monoxide Higher stress levels Hypertension Aggression Sleep Disturbance at dB levels greater than 45 dB the average person cannot sleep Tinnitus leading to forgetfulness, severe depression and at times panic attacks Research is on -going and continues to provide data suggesting the devastating effects of noise on health. I strongly urge the Planning Commission place further conditions on the proposed use permit modification. They are: 1. Because both performing areas are in direct line of site with the townhomes in St. John Court, limit outside activities for either music or other entertainment no later than 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. The recommended 10:00 p.m. condition on Friday and Saturday would be acceptable. 2. Reduce the acceptable noise level to 60 dB at the property line for entertainment events. 3. Limit the number of outside events to no more than 3 per week. 4. Require continuous noise level monitoring at Barone's property line with reports to available to residents and Planning Department showing average noise level and peak levels whenever there is outside entertainment. Thank you again for your assistance and consideration of these additional reasonable conditions. Sincerely, Dennis W. Wilborn, P.E.