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...e___..~. <br /> Communication 90 <br /> Bi1129 <br /> <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> code requirements which the Planning Director may deem necessary in order to implement <br /> mitigation measures. For example, Mr. Yuen stated that as a condition of Plan Approval <br /> involving a large industrial building located near a residential area, a noise impact clause could <br /> modify the Plan to mitigate impacts. <br /> Council Chair Pete Hoffmann asked whether the proposed ordinance would establish a standard <br /> whereby the Planning Department would define "noise." Director Yuen stated a noise control <br /> statute already exists under the State Department of Health that must be followed however he <br /> believed that in addition the Planning Department could require noise mitigation on a case by <br /> case basis. Mr. Yuen stated he feels the phrase "kept to a minimum" means to do everything that <br /> can be done, while "mitigate" means an attempt to lessen. <br /> Council Member Jacobson stated he supports this amendment and liked the idea of including <br /> noise in the Plan Approval process. Director Yuen noted that everything under consideration by <br /> the Department should be tempered with reasonableness and if a noise consideration is included <br /> in the Plan Approval process, it gives the Department an opportunity to do something about it, <br /> allowing the Planning Director additional oversight over projects that already acquired zoning. <br /> Council Member Yoshimoto explained his understanding that "mitigation" is a grey area that <br /> would provide the Planning Director more of an opportunity to do something about noise. <br /> Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 29 and <br /> recommends it pass first reading. <br /> and <br /> nvES HOES w&E Ex Respectfully submitted, <br /> FORD X <br /> HIGA X COMMITTEE ON PLANNING <br /> HOFFMANN X <br /> 1REDA X <br /> JACOBSON X <br /> NAEOLE X K. ANGEL PILAGO, R <br /> PIIr1G0 X <br /> YAGONG X PC REPORT NO. 11 <br /> YosfmKOTO x AnoPTED: FE8~~7- <br /> <br />