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Other R-4 projects aujacent to single-family zoned property will have to meet the new code requirements. This will address a significant concern expressed at the September meeting. 4. Conversion of properties to multiple -family. Concerns were expressed at the September 14 meeting regarding further developments encroaching upon the neighborhood "like Casino Road." As I indicated at the meeting and again in this letter, we have recently adopted stronger regulations for multiple -family developments. These standards require improved multiple -family development including emphasis on neighborhood safety. 5. Construction activity. A number of concerns were also raised regarding construction activities. Among these concerns are: noise, street closures, hours of operation, and traffic and traffic signals. Our department does not have the primary responsibility to regulate the construction of buildings. However, I referred these concerns to our Department of Engineering and Public Services and requested that they take actions to address the immediate noise and construction activities. Larry Crawford, director of that department, responded. He assured me that they would meet with the developer and require compliance with city codes as follows: A. The city's noise ordinance limits construction -related noise during the hours before 7:00 a.m. and after 10 p.m. on weekdays and before 8 a.m. and after 6 p.m. on weekends and state -recognized holidays. B. The city Feld inspector monitors and establishes the need for adequate erosion control in conjunction with the approved plans. Seasonal activity, proximity to environmental areas, topography, etc., influence site requirements. This particular site is located within the city's combined sewer and storm system that does not permit any runoff to flow directly to natural waterway without first being treated. C. The city reviewed the possibility of a traffic signal at the intersection of 37th and Rucker approximately seven years ago. The signal was a part of a conceptual design review to widen 37th Street between Rucker and Broadway to four or five lanes. The project never proceeded beyond the conceptual study. 6. Landscape Requirements. We recently required a redesign of the project to comply with city codes regarding streetscape and landscape requirements. Again, I appreciate the opportunity to address the concerns raised at the September 14 meeting. I hope this letter helps address some of the issues. I also wish to thank the neighborhood leadership for working with our department and the city on this challenging issue. Sincerely, Paul Roberts, Director Department of Planning and Community Development c. Larry Crawford Marian Krell x:\pl an n ing\par\wi nwo rd\g rand37