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Jenny Soo Page 1 of 3 From: Miller, Darlene Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 2:47 PM To: Terry Snyder; Donna Decker; Jenny Soo Cc: Mike Miller Subject: Follow up to meeting with Brian Dolan on March 12 Hi Terry, could you please ensure that Nelson Fialho, Brian Dolan and Donna Decker all get a copy of this letter. Dear Mr. Dolan, Thank you for meeting with us last Thursday, March 12. This letter summarizes our discussion as well as our feedback on your recommendations. In the meeting you stated that you would not be loosing up the conditions in the use permit. You were quite emphatic about that, and we were very pleased to hear that. For years, the Masons have been very good neighbors, operating the building as it was originally designed, approved by the City, and constructed. However, several times you stated that you would probably allow the Masons to keep the glass doors, and you did not state that you would prohibit activities on the north and west sides of the building. In our opinion, these are changes that result in loosening up the conditions, the very thing you committed not to do. Here is why. Doors in Building The general noise code for residential properties is 60 dB at the property plane (Code 9.04,030 Noise Limits—Residential Property). During the day, it is 70 dB 25 feet from the originating structure ( 8 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily Monday through Saturday and 10a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays) (Code 9.04.070 Daytime Restrictions) The current doors are French doors with glass window panes. We do not know the sound transmission coefficient (STC) for the doors. However, our noise measurements indicate that the doors are inadequate to keep the Masons in compliance with the noise codes when music is played inside the building. When music is being played inside the building and the doors are closed, our noise meter normally measures over 70 dB at our property line. Since our property is 75 feet from the structure, a reading 25 ft. from the structure would be even higher. The only way the Masons could comply with the noise ordinance is to: (1) remove the door and restore the original structure, (2) prohibit music inside the building, or (3) replace the existing doors with something much more sound proof, an expensive proposition, and they would still need to control the notice level inside. Bands and music systems can be very loud. Since the Masons do not attend the events they sponsor, there is no way for them to guarantee that the noise inside will not overpower whatever new doors they might install. 3/16/2009