Planning Commission Minutes 2010 10 14

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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 14, 2010 Page 6 of 18 Pritchard, Brauneis and Sheets stated they had no questions at this time. Members of the Public: Lipton reminded the members of the public to keep their comments to three (3) minutes. Sherri Lancton, 781 W. Birch Court, stated the siren location has a huge impact of the view of the Continental Divide. She stated her anger with not getting to voice any opinion prior to the installation of the siren. The siren sticks out like a sore thumb. She discussed health concerns, specifically possible hearing damage. She expressed her surprise the OSAB group did not vote against this location as well. She asked if a smaller in-fill siren had been considered. Sean Daken, 799 W. Birch Court, stated his opposition to the ratification of the SRU and siren location for the following reasons: no notice of the installation, other neighborhoods were consulted, visual impact because of the loss of the view, and the city has not done due diligence. He stated he would like to have a discussion about the possible alternatives to another site location and another siren type or method of emergency notifications. Mike Scherer, 796 W. Birch Court, stated his opposition to the ratification of the siren location. He stated the siren is located near a very popular walking path. The siren is a huge eyesore as it stands now. He suggested the pole be moved closer to the cottonwood trees Scott Soelberg, 748 W. Birch Court, stated his agreement with the other public comments. The volume of the siren is not necessary. Also, the siren should only cover the direction of the City of Louisville and not project over the open farming area. Scott Reese, 795 W. Birch Court, stated his home is probably the most impacted by the siren. The cost and inconvenience of relocating the siren is not a factor of consideration. This is a City problem and should be taken care of by the City. He stated the staff report fails to state issues for the entire neighborhood, not just the six (6) effected homes. The walking trail is used by many people, not just those living in the area. Everyone has been impacted by the siren location. He also stated by the change in the view corridor it has affected the value of his home. Loo asked Reese if he had a written appraisal regarding the affect of the home value. Reese stated he did not. Loo stated there are several poles in the area and does one more have this much affect. Reese stated it does because it is right in the middle of the view corridor while the others are offset.