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Not Approved Commissioner McPherson asked if the concrete panels would be painted. Mr. Murlowski had not planned to paint the panels,noting they would not be visible from the adjacent neighborhood. He noted he would not be able to plant trees under the power lines. Commissioner Deick inquired if the applicant were to plant trees on the berm if this would improve the decibel level being transmitted from the property. Andrew Skoglund, Barr Engineering, commented that trees on top of the berm would not improve the sound mitigation,but would visually improve the aesthetics of the berm. Planner Gundlach commented the Planning Commission could require the applicant to provide landscaping on the berm. Commissioner Danger respectfully disagreed with Mr. Skoglund's comment as he believed that vegetation of any kind would assist in refracting decibel levels. Commissioner Danger asked if a new deadline should be set within the Special Use Permit. Planner Gundlach indicated the Commission could consider moving the completion date to August 31st or September 15th. Mr. Murlowski believed that September 30th would be reasonable so long as he can get a line shut down from Xcel Energy. Chairperson Howard recommended all yard dedicated equipment back-up alarms be hushed. Mr. Murlowski explained this had already been taken into effect on his yard. As a fair warning to the neighbors,he reported that the equipment used to build complete the berm would not have hush backup alarms. Commissioner Danger thanked Mr.Murlowski for his willingness to work with the City and the neighboring residents to resolve the sound issues. He questioned how staff arrived at the 56.5 decibel level. Planner Gundlach reported this was the level approved in City Ordinance and was determined to be the reduction level that could be achieved by Belair Excavating in 2010. She reported that prior to 2010,there was no sound barrier. After that time,the City worked with Belair to reduce the noise levels for the benefit of the adjacent residential area. Commissioner Danger was pleased that the storage piles would be moved as this too would push operational noises away from the residential neighborhood. Chairperson Howard requested the Commission discuss the color of the concrete wall, landscaping requirements and the recommended completion date for the berm. Commissioner Danger did not believe it would be necessary to paint the concrete wall. Commissioner Erickson agreed. Mr. Glynn did not believe the concrete berm had to be painted,however,he would like to see the remainder of the berm planted with trees. Commissioner McPherson noted the berm would have growth on it, even if trees were not planted. Planner Gundlach reported that the berm would be inspected annually to ensure there were no erosion issues and that it was properly vegetated. She reported that vegetation was fully established on the portion of the berm that was already complete. The Commission recommended the berm completion date be changed to September 30,2014,requiring that the dumping platform be relocated within 7-10 days of receiving Council approval. Mr.Murlowski requested he be allowed to have 10 working business days to complete the relocation of the dumping platform. Motion by Commissioner McPherson,seconded by Commissioner Erickson to close the Public Hearing. Approved 6-0. Motion by Commissioner McPherson,seconded by Commissioner Erickson,to approve staff recommendation amending the berm completion date to September 30,2014,and requiring the dumping platform to be relocated within 10 working business days after receiving City Council approval. Approved 6-0. (C) Caleb Wilkins on behalf of Eurotech Auto requests a Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Permit to allow construction of a 26' x 32' open air car port/canopy with 7' breezeway at the northeast corner of the existing building at 480 8th AVENUE NW. 3