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C: Approved Baker inquired if the MPCA noise levels were recommendations or requirements. Gundlach replied that the MPCA does provide a noise standard, which is not in the City Code. Danger asked if the kitchen exhaust fans were also reviewed for noise levels, since they can be significantly louder than mechanical units. Gundlach stated that in her opinion the existing hood vent is the loudest; however this unit will be removed and not replaced. Howard asked which units staff is recommending moved the basement of the building. Gundlach replied that staff had recommended that the two remaining units be either moved to the east side of the building or placed in the underground parking garage. However, staff has received a letter from the mechanical contractor stating that the life of the units would be significantly impacted by placing them in the garage. Staff has not heard what the cost would be to move the remaining two units to the east side of the building. Danger asked what type of sound screening is proposed to screen the mechanical units. Peter Pfister, Pfister Architects, replied it would be a five-foot high wood stud wall with insulation and the interior surface will have a sound absorbent material placed on it. Zisla asked Pfister to expand on the comment that the new air conditioners would be about as loud as a home air conditioner unit. Pfister replied that the new units would be around 76 decibels versus the 80-85 decibels that are currently on site, which is significantly quieter and the same decibel level as a home air conditioner. Phillips asked if more roof top equipment is proposed. Pfister replied that there is no new roof top equipment in this proposal. Schiferl asked how the berm will be built back up. Gundlach replied that the berm would remain, but much of the existing plant materials would be removed and replaced with new plants and trees. Schiferl recommended additional landscaping screening would be needed in addition to the proposed landscaping plan. Rick Wriskey, City Forester, stated that some of the proposed changes should be sufficient, however he acknowledged that additional landscaping could be added such as shrubs. Elizabeth York, Vice President for Silver Crest Properties, stated that the renovation is needed to update the building and would allow several new activity spaces for the residents. Ron Olson, 2026 28th Ave NW, represents the neighbors on 28th Ave NW, opposes this proposed addition. He gave a history of the property and the neighborhood involvement to help improve the property. Mary Lidbury, 2025 28th Ave NW, opposes the proposal due to mechanical noise and poor landscaping. Lara Fehlen, 2023 28th Ave NW, opposes the proposal due to poor landscaping. Ory Kraus, 200128 Ih Ave NW, opposes the proposal since he believes the buffer zone is inadequate. Pat McDonald, 2007 281h Ave NW, opposes the project due to deterioration of trust with owners of Brightondale and is concerned that what is being proposed would not be maintained by the owners. Olson approached the Commission and gave a summary of the neighbor concerns. Schiferl asked the applicant how the building would be used for large meetings. York stated that most large meetings would be held at Meadowood Shores, with Brightondale dedicated to the residential meetings. Zisla asked Olson if there is a homeowners association. Olson replied that the two four plexus have an association, the rest do not. Zisla wondered if this is an opportunity to create a new PRD declaration to include the neighbors and Brightondale. Gundlach stated that this has not been contemplated. Phillips