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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION December 4, 20133 <br /> <br />shall be responsible for providing decibel measurements from the property line and <br />reducing noise levels to be in compliance with MPCA regulations. <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Bachler <br /> reviewed the options available to the Planning <br />Commission on this matter: <br /> <br />1. Recommend Approval with Conditions. <br />2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. <br />3. Recommend Denial. <br />4. Table. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Thompson <br /> opened the floor to Commissioner comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman <br /> questioned why the additional two parking spaces were needed. <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Bachler <br /> explained that based on the proposed use of the <br />area is required. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Thompson <br /> opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Thompson <br /> invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and <br />make comment. <br /> <br />Todd Vanderburgh <br />, 1266 Wayne Ridge Drive, explained that his home abuts the Boston <br />Scientific campus. He expressed concern with the noise levels created at Boston Scientific. He <br />commented that the proposed addition would bring the facility closer to his home. He requested <br />that the noise levels at this site be reviewed. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Thompson <br /> explained that one of the conditions for approval did address the noise <br />levels on the Boston Scientific campus. <br /> <br />There being no additional comment Acting Chair Thompson closed the public hearing at 7:03 <br />p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman <br /> understood the noise concerns at this property. It was his <br />understanding that the proposed reconfiguration could minimize the amount of noise coming <br />from the facility. This would greatly benefit the surrounding neighborhood. <br /> <br />Judd BraschRSP Architects <br />, , explained he has been working with Boston Scientific for a <br />number of years. He discussed the new equipment that would be added, noting it should be <br />quieter than existing equipment in the building. He explained that Boston Scientific would do its <br />best to contain and control noise within the new addition. He reported measurements were taken <br />earlier that week and the goal would be to reduce or meet the current levels. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bartel <br /> questioned how the noise levels were tested. <br /> <br />