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A,�pr©ved stated that he has talked with staff regarding a declaration that would give the City the right to enforce the landscaping maintenance standards. Mayor Larson stated that a privacy fence could be added to the berm and the patio to shield all property owners at the west and it would solve most of the neighbor's complaints. Zisla questioned blocking the view for the residents of Brightondale. Mayor Larson replied that a fence would address the neighbor's issues and is a quick, easy fix. Mike Gould, President of Silver Crest Properties, stated that they want to be good neighbors and are committed to maintaining the property. O'Keefe asked if they would consider a privacy fence. Gould stated that they would consider it. Danger asked Gould about the past maintenance of the landscaping and how they would improve the relationship with the neighbors to increase the trust that it would be maintained. He also questioned how the city would enforce the maintenance. Gould stated that PRD would force them to maintain the property. Danger asked if they would allow the landscape architect to work with the neighbors. Gould stated that they are willing to work with the neighbors to reach a solution everyone is happy with, but they are not willing to hire a landscaper to work the neighbors. Howard asked if they are willing to move the two remaining mechanical units. Gould replied that by eliminating the nosiest machines and replacing the remaining two units with more efficient machines make the move to the east side unnecessary. Jeff Westner, NLK Land Architects, stated that there are several swells on the property that cannot be planted in, and they also prevent the planting of large trees. Upon review of the site it was determined that a spade could not be brought onto the property because of the existing mature trees and buried utility lines. Motion by Baker, seconded by O'Keefe to close the public hearing. No vote was taken on the motion, as Schiferl suggested leaving the hearing open to address the existing issues. Gould presented the information received from their sound consultants. Phillips stated that the information should have included background noise, which it currently does not. Olson asked if the window air conditioners were also included. Gould replied that when this test was completed only two units were running. Baker asked where the sound wall would be placed. Gould showed the Commissioners on a map where the wall would be placed, just west of the unit. Doug Johnson, 2025 28th Ave NW, opposes the project due to noise from window air conditioners and poor landscaping. Baker stated that the addition does not impose on the existing green space; the applicants have addressed the mechanical noise issues, and have proposed an improvement to the landscaping. O'Keefe generally agrees with Commissioner Baker, and favors writing in the maintenance of the landscaping into the PRD. Danger stated that he is hoping that the two sides can compromise to achieve a satisfactory agreement. Zisla stated that maintenance is an issue and noise is currently a problem, but he believes that the noise issue would be improved with this plan. He also believes that an improved landscape plan must be presented before it goes to Council, with some sort of enforcement added. Howard stated that this is an opportunity to improve the inside and outside of the property and agrees with Commissioner Baker's .statements. He also believes that enforcement needs to be added. Schiferl stated he would like to table the meeting for a month to see if the landscaping and noise issues could be addressed. Phillips stated that he would like to have the Commissions recommendations in a form of a motion to move the application forward. Olson stated that the neighbors have never been asked what may work best for the area and would like to have their view point taken into consideration.