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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes October 14, 2009 Page 2 of 4 suggestion for an alarm site. Alan also provided photos of the area of his suggested alarm site and additional photos of the area. Alan then described research that he did suggesting that the possible sound levels are concerning and dangerous for many nearby residents. Tom Davinroy said that he reviewed Article 15 of the City Charter and Master Plan and found that view sheds or corridors are deemed valuable in those two documents. Tom also suggested there might be an impact to both Harper Lake or Davidson Mesa wildlife. Based on these findings Tom said that City of Louisville staff were asked to look for other suitable sites. Chief Goodman indicated that the OSAB did not recommend the current suggested site. The current suggested site was recommended by Chief Goodman and Joe Stevens - Parks & Rec Director because of no existing underground utilities and existing space for a large truck for installation purposes. John Landow asked what the designation is between City Open Space and other City lands. Tom Davinroy indicated that there are simply boundary lines drawn and zoned. John Landow asked what the justification was for a warning siren system. Chief Goodman said that the proposed tower is part of a warning notification system that reaches 95 percent of Louisville residents. Chief Goodman then described the possible testing schedule. Trish Devlin asked what other locations have been considered. Chief Goodman indicated that there are other possible sites but the current recommended site is the highest priority site at this time. Pete Clements said that he was also surprised and disappointed that more residents were not notified. Chief Goodman indicated that there was a published City Council agenda four times. Tom Davinroy commended Chief Goodman for alerting a resident about the upcoming Open Space Advisor Board meeting. Chief Goodman suggested that this discussion of sirens and location should be directed at the City Council. AI Permit suggested that the proposed location appears on the Open Space map to be on designated Open Space. Ember Brignull responded that the map is incorrect and the current proposed site is not on designated Open Space. AI Permit asked if view corridors through designated Open Space would be impacted by the proposed tower and whether a possible negative impact on a view corridor be considered by the OSAB. Tom Davinroy indicated that there would likely be a view corridor impact.