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Masonic activities would be considered to be those associated with typical operations of the fraternal organization. Non - Masonic activities may include rental of the facility for seminars, enrichment classes, health fairs /screenings, voting stations, birthday /wedding receptions, and religious celebrations. 2. Use of the Patio and Outdoor Areas: Masonic Activities: 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. (Mon -Sun) all year Non - Masonic Activities: Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.: March — October Weekends: 9:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m.: March — May: maximum of two weekends; a total of four days June — August: maximum of four weekends; a total of eight days September — October: maximum of two weekends; a total of four days No use of the patio /outdoor area for non - Masonic activities would occur from November — February. 3. Methods to Control Noise: o Prohibit amplified music in the patio area o Permit live music only inside the building with the doors closed o Allow pre- recorded music in the dining room only with the double /French doors closed c Ensure that a minimum of two Masonic Center members are on site to monitor functions when the building is rented, take hourly sound decibel readings at the property lines, and enforce noise standards 4. Methods to Control Light and Glare: o Provide window shades on the double /French doors o Redirect exterior lights near Hopyard Road to minimize light spillage c Permanently disable the exterior light above the double /French door 5. Other Remedial Measures: ▪ Continue to coordinate events with St. Clare's Episcopal Church to avoid scheduling conflicts and impacts to the shared parking lot a Meet the building occupancy requirements to prevent overcrowding The Millers submitted no formal response to this proposal. Staff believed that these measures, when instituted, would help to address many of the concerns raised by the Millers. Please see staff's response letter in Exhibit H. a November 12, 2013 -- The Millers filed a complaint stating that a birthday party was held on Sunday, November 10, 2013 in the rear yard of the Masonic Center and that approximately 25 children were playing in the backyard area, generating noise levels that exceeded the thresholds in the Noise Ordinance. Staff contacted the President of the Masonic Center, and was informed that the indoor space was used by a group of women engaging in quilting, and the quilters' children Page 7 of 13