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the exterior of the building, illuminating the building as well as any lumen information the applicant could provide regarding these two lights. Mr. Robert Smith, introduced himself to the Commissioners. He explained there had been some testing of the noise levels which Laurie Houwman architect, would explained. He also stated the building would be air conditioned and so the doors could be closed at all times if that is necessary. Laurie Houwman addressed the Commissioners regarding the noise levels. The north bay to the fence line is a distance of 51 feet. Using a sound meter, conversation face to face is at 70 decibels. Tonight in the meeting room it ran anywhere from 52 to about 64. At 51 feet on the property with the door closed it measured 65 decibels when taking tires on and off with the impact machine. Then the doors were opened and it was 73 decibels at 51 feet and 78 decibels at 51 feet. The distance from the north side of the new door to the fence line is 54 feet, so there is 3 feet beyond that, which is not to the property line, it is to the fence. She didn’t think there should be any major concerns with any of the tools being used, with doors either opened or closed. She was assuming the property to the town homes is at least another 50 feet, so at 100 feet away, if you are in your home you cannot typically hear someone 100 feet away having a conversation. Bob Malmquist, stated he lives in the town home complex and has several issues. He read from the web site of the Minnesota Pollution Control regarding effects of noise. He described the close proximity of some of the town homes, both visually and within hearing range to the applicant’s proposed business. He voiced a lot of concern regarding the possible noise levels and effects to residents of the town homes. Gary Hobasch of 1237 Brighton Square, spoke of concerns regarding testing a car and running the engine and the fumes going outside and what direction they would be going. B. Webbick of 1203 Brighton Square spoke and asked what the name would be. Mr. Smith said it was not decided. He also asked if Mr. Smith would survive on 8 bays and what the plans would be inside. Mr. Smith replied he could survive on 8 bays and the plan inside is for 8 lifts, one for each bay. Richard Scholtec of 1271 Brighton Square asked the commissioners if this is the highest and best use of this land. It was explained that land use is what is looked at and that business owners have rights consistent with appropriate land use. It was explained that a task force has looked at the total picture during the moratorium and that has been lifted now. Diane Sampson of 1225 Brighton Square, spoke, stating she lives immediately north of the property. She expressed agreement with her neighbors who had previously spoken and stated the city had been talking about preserving neighborhoods. Kevin Locke, Community Development Director, spoke stating basically there is no way to tell if Mr. Smith’s business would be violating noise regulations until he is in business. Tim St. Martin of 1207 Brighton Square also addressed the Commissioners. He feels a lot of serious consideration should go into the plans for this area.