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Ms. Ott said yes. She explained that currently, both the Core Area and the Transition <br />Area have an acceptable noise level of 70 dBA, except within 300 feet of a residentially <br />zoned property. <br />Commissioner O'Connor inquired if staff had talked about this reduction to the PDA or <br />EVC and if they supported the change. <br />Ms. Ott replied that this is a Task Force recommendation, which is supported by staff. <br />She noted that both the PDA and EVC reviewed all of the Task Force's <br />recommendations but had a different recommendation for this particular item, <br />specifically supporting 70 dBA as opposed to 60 dBA. <br />Commissioner Narum inquired if there is a mechanism for a property in the expanded <br />Transition Area along Peters Avenue but not abutting Peters Avenue to request to come <br />in and be part of the Core Area should it so desire. <br />Ms. Ott replied that there is currently no process to do that. <br />Commissioner Narum inquired if this is something that could potentially be added to the <br />Guidelines. <br />Mr. Dolan replied that at this time, that would be considered an amendment to <br />Guidelines, and there is a process for that. He explained that like may development <br />requests, staff would bring that request to the Commission and then to the Council. <br />Commissioner Narum requested verification that the acceptable noise level staff is <br />proposing at the residential plane is no different than what is currently in the Code. <br />Ms. Ott confirmed that was correct. <br />Commissioner Pearce referred to the term "verifiable violation" and inquired how that <br />would be enforced; for example, a neighbor who believes something is too loud would <br />call the police. <br />Ms. Ott said yes. She explained that the Police or Code Enforcement would then come <br />out and use a decibel reader. <br />Commissioner Pearce stated that as she understands it, decibel readers are <br />complicated to utilize and understand. She inquired if this is this something the Police <br />do on a regular basis. <br />Ms. Ott said yes; the Police use calibrated decibel readers. <br />Commissioner Pearce inquired if the Police Department is comfortable with this <br />recommendation. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, November 14, 2012 Page 7 of 31 <br />