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Ms. Giffin replied that this condition is more flexible than what staff would normally propose in that these events would be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Parks and Community Services in the event some type of event were to occur. She noted that temporary events usually require use permits, and this condition acknowledges that these events can occur without a formal review if approved by the Director. Commissioner Narum inquired if this condition applied to both parks. Ms. Giffin said yes. Commissioner Pentin stated that he spent time with both Mr. Gustafson and Ms. Giffin regarding the Ice Center. He referred to the lighting and indicated that there is a request to move the hour lighting to 85 to 100 feet. He noted that it is already 1.1 or 1.2 foot candles in some places and inquired if this would drop them below 1 foot candle. Mr. Fulford replied that there is a group called the Society of Illuminating Engineers and they recommend a minimum of 1 foot candle for pathway lighting for easy traverse. He indicated that virtually none of the City’s parks have that level of lighting but have an average of it. He noted that in most parks, pathway lighting are placed 80-85 feet apart and provides pools of light. He added that in high light areas, those pathway lights are placed fairly close together, and that light fixtures are spaced farther apart farther away in the park so as not to be glaring but comfortable. Commissioner Pentin referred to the emergency generators to be placed at the back of the building. He expressed concern that there is just so much space before the arroyo and inquired how they would be placed and what steps could be taken to ensure they are closed or covered so that the arroyo is still protected. Ms. Giffin replied that the location for the generators has not been decided at this time and that it is anticipated that there will be at least one emergency generator. She noted that the Code exempts generators from the noise regulations but that the Commission could add a condition either stating that a masonry wall be put around the generator or requiring the generator to meet the same noise requirement required for any other use on the park property. Commissioner Pentin noted that in the general conditions on page 3, the approved building colors and materials are to be indicated in the final building permit plans and that substitutions will not be allowed unless otherwise approved by the Director of Parks and Community Services. He indicated that he would think this would come back to Planning rather than Parks. Ms. Giffin replied that this could be changed as recommended by the Commission. Commissioner Pentin referred to the general conditions on the LEED requirements that if the project meets the bicycle rack requirements for the LEED points, there would be a PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 5, 2009 Page 12 of 19