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Ms. Ott replied that it is intended to apply to all kinds of noise. Commissioner Pearce inquired if shouting on the property line would be an issue. Ms. Ott replied that it would if it occurs for a sustained period of time. Ms. Ott noted that Exhibit C of the staff report is a comparison chart showing what the current code is compared to these guidelines recommended by the Task Force. She continued that one of the Task Force members mentioned that not everybody in the Core Area or in a certain area might be able to meet this exact standard, that given the locational placement of a business having this activity, a lesser standard might be need in order to meet the required decibel level at the residence line. She indicated that the Task Force understood that businesses were not being given carte blanche to hit the highest decibel level but that it was within context of the Downtown and all the other guidelines that needs to be met. Commissioner Blank referred to the comparison chart and stated that he has a vague recollection that the Commission approved a recurring item, possibly the outdoor sound stage in the back of the Barone's parking lot. He indicated that he thought there were decibel limitations on that and asked staff if that was the case. He added that it might be interesting to look at that as a comparison rather than at 355 St. Mary Street, as Barone's was more of a broader use that might fall into the category that Commissioner Pearce mentioned, because once the music is over, there could be 100 people screaming. He stated that he does not remember the details of the use permit but that there was a lot of discussion about measurement and where the measurements would be taken. Commissioner Olson concurred that it was discussed. Steve Otto stated that the Use Permit for Barone's did not indicate a specific dBA; it just has to meet code requirements. Commissioner Blank recalled that there was some discussion about where it would be measured or how often. Mr. Otto replied that it would be per Code, depending upon which noise measurement is being use, and whether the measuring is being made at the property line or over at the residential district's property line. Commissioner O'Connor stated that he recalled this was going to be done in the first six months or something similar. Mr. Otto replied that the Planning Commission had one recommendation that Barone's was going to have to record the measurement, but when the City Council reviewed the appeal, the applicants had proposed a sound wall and the conditions were changed PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, September 12, 2012 Page 9 of 35