PC 022008 Special Mtg - Laserfiche WebLink

Commissioner O'Connor noted that the construction guidelines would be stricter for multi-family residential to be able to get it down to 45 dBA indoors. Commissioner Pearce added that the shared outdoor space of multi-family units could also be a contributing factor. Page 11-20 Chair Blank suggested that the language on the bottom of the page be changed as discussed earlier. He then inquired why the dBA where residential construction should not be allowed is at 65 from airplanes when residents are now complaining at 55 dBA. He suggested that the dBA be lowered to 55. He indicated that guidelines should be set so the City does not allow houses to be built under the flight path. • Change 65 dBA to 55 dBA for residential construction close to the airport. Commissioner O'Connor agreed that the language should be made stronger. He indicated that there should be higher building standards for buildings that are that close to the airport. Goals, Policies, and Programs Page 11-21 Commissioner Olson inquired if 65 dBA should also be changed to 55 dBA for new multi-family residential developments. Chair Blank indicated that he recommended that change only where there is aircraft noise and nowhere else. Commissioner Pearce indicated that she liked the boxes around the Goals and Policies because they call out the statements. She inquired if this will be done for all the other Elements. Ms. Stern replied that it would be done for all the Elements. She further noted that staff will be re-formatting the General Plan when it comes out in its final form. Page 11-22 No changes. Page 11-23 No change. Pale 11-24 Commissioner Olson inquired, in reference to Program 6.1, if the City can actually limit construction, delivery, and through-truck traffic. He noted that when the Commission PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, February 20, 2008 Page 17 of 18