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Noise Currently, the existing operation uses a grinder that may exceed the noise levels contained in Development Title Section 9-1025.9(b) Stationary Noise Sources and Table 9-1025.9 Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure. The maximum Daytime stationary noise level may not exceed an Hourly Equivalent Sound Level (Leq) of 50 dB. The maximum Nighttime stationary noise level may not exceed an Hourly Equivalent Sound Level (Leq) of 45 dB. The maximum Daytime stationary noise level may not exceed a Maximum Sound Level (Lmax) of 70 dB and the maximum Nighttime stationary noise level may not exceed a Maximum Sound Level of 65 dB. These levels are measured at the property line or the Outdoor Activity Area. Manufacturer's data or other supporting information may be submitted for review by the Community Development Department to determine the need for a noise study. If the material submitted does not clearly indicate that the grinder does not exceed the maximum levels stated above, then a noise study will be required. Neicihborhood Opposition The Community Development Department received two letters of opposition to this project. The letters are concerned with traffic, odor, noise, and safety (fires). The Department of Public Works will discuss traffic issues. A traffic study is not required. The Environmental Health Department will discuss odor management. An odor management plan has been submitted. Noise and safety issues were discussed above. The applicant must be able to demonstrate that the project will not exceed the requirements contained in the noise ordinance. The Fire District will submit a new memo to add conditions of approval to the project to reduce the risk of fire. The application has been tentatively scheduled for the Planning Commission meeting on March 15, 2012. The Community Development Department has reviewed the project and responses from other agencies and, providing any outstanding issues have been resolved, will be recommending that the Planning Commission approve the Use Permit application subject to the following conditions of approval: Use Permit Application No. PA-1200011 was approved by the Planning Commission on . The effective date of approval is . This approval will expire on , which is 18 months from the effective date of approval, unless (1) all Conditions of Approval have been complied with, (2) all necessary building permits have been issued and remain in force, and (3) all necessary permits from other agencies have been issued and remain in force. Unless otherwise specified, all Conditions of Approval and ordinance requirements shall be fulfilled prior to the establishment of the use and the issuance of any building permits. Those Conditions followed by a Section Number have been 2