HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 01-11 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
JANUARY 11, 2007
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call 2006 Planning Commission
3. Approval of Minutes December 14, 2006
4. Adjourn 2006 Planning Commission
5. Administer Oath of Office, Graydon Boeck, Gary Ford, Sean Rahn
6. Call to Order: 2007 Planning Commission
7. Roll Call 2007 Planning Commission
8. Election of 2007 Chair
9. Election of 2007 Chair Pro Tem
10. Chairperson's Explanation
The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is
to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission
makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final
decisions in these matters.
11. Diana Peppe 2007 -001
Request for a Special Use Permit for a home occupation to operate a recording studio at
3518 Woodbine Lane.
12. Other Business
13. Adjournment
Application Filed on 12 -28 -06
City Council Action Should Be
Taken By 2 -26 -07 (60 Days)
Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 2007 -001
Applicant: Diana Peppe
Location: 3518 Woodbine Lane
Request: Special Use Permit (Home Occupation)
The applicant, Diana Peppe, is requesting special use permit approval to operate a recording
studio in the basement of her home at 3518 Woodbine Lane as a home occupation. The home
occupation would involve customer traffic to the home and also the involvement of a non-
resident employee in the home occupation. These two factors require the granting of a special
use permit by the City Council following review, public hearing and recommendation by the
Planning Commission.
The property in question is zoned R -1 (One Family Residence) and is located on the north side of
Woodbine Lane, westerly of Palmer Lake Drive. Single family homes are located on the east and
west sides of the applicant's home and on the south side of Woodbine Lane. To the north of the
property is city owned open space land that is also zoned R -1. Further to the north is the
municipal boundary between Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park.
The applicant has provided a written submission outlining her proposal including the nature of
the activity, the location of the recording studio, noise control measures, safety measures,
available parking, hours of operation and a non resident employee. Her plan, as stated, is to
develop and operate a small home recording studio in the basement of her home in a partnership
with Jessicalee Gorski who does not reside at the premises.
They propose to utilize two areas within the basement of the home as a control room and
isolation booth. The control room is used to mix, master and listen to the music being recorded
while the isolation booth is where the recording artist and/or instruments record. The studio will
be finished with the necessary equipment to develop and record music and with the equipment
needed to keep out external sounds and keep in internal sounds. People utilizing the studio will
do so on an appointment basis. It is recommended that all appointments are only at a time when
the applicant and/or her partner /employee are present. The isolation booth will be completely
lined with sound barriers designed to stop the transmission of sound. Polyurethane acoustical
foam will be installed over the sound barriers. Acoustical foam panels are used as a sound
absorber to reduce reverberation and echoes. The control room will be equipped with soft sound
acoustical panels designed to absorb and flutter echoes. The applicant has provided product
information regarding material to be utilized. The Building Official will be asked to comment
regarding the appropriateness of the material and its safety. A building permit will be required
for the remodeling proposed and a Certificate of Occupancy will also be required.
1 -11 -07
Page 1
The applicant notes that they believe their neighbors will not be disturbed by the equipment
being used because of the soundproofing and the location in the lower level where the isolation
booth and control rooms are located. The location is along the south side of the basement where
there are no windows.
The applicant points out that the material used is fire retardant and the foam is designed to "self
exhaust" and will not burst into flames. She notes smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, a heat
detector, horn/strobe and a manual fire alarm are in place for safety purposes. An inspection of
the premises by the Building Official is recommended regarding fire safety and exiting. His
recommendations should be a condition of any approval of the special use permit.
The applicant cites the availability of four off street parking spaces in addition to the single car
garage on her property. All parking associated with the home occupation must be on site on
improved space provided by the applicant. There should be no on street parking associated with
the home occupation. This factor will have some limiting effect on the number of persons
coming to the home to use the recording studio. Also limiting use of the studio to an
appointment only basis should keep the amount of traffic associated with the home occupation
down. The proposed hours of operation are between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. The studio will be closed on Sundays.
The applicant finally notes that she has a non resident partner working along with her in the
business. The City Ordinance acknowledges that up to one non resident employee can be
involved in the home occupation as part of a special use permit. No other non resident
employees are allowed to be associated with this home occupation.
The Planning Commission's attention is directed to Section 35 -900 of the Zoning Ordinance
(copy attached) regarding the definitions for Home Occupation and Home Occupation, Special
and to Section 35 -405 and 406 regarding additional requirements for Home Occupations and
Home Occupation, Special (also attached).
Special Home Occupations are defined as any gainful occupation or profession carried on within
a dwelling unit or any permitted accessory building or installation on a lot by a family member
residing within the dwelling unit, which is clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use
of the dwelling unit and the lot upon which it is conducted. Among other things, special home
occupations may involve the use of equipment not customarily found in a residential dwelling,
may employ no more than one non resident employee, may involve customer traffic and should
not create traffic congestion on the lot or the streets adjacent thereto. Furthermore, the parking of
,vehicles related to the home occupation should not be on the street adjacent to the home, nor
should the home occupation produce light, glare, noise, odor or vibrations perceptible beyond the
boundaries of the lot and the home occupation may not include the retail sale of merchandise
produced off of the lot.
The main concerns with this special home occupation are the potential for noise and vibrations
perceptible beyond the boundaries of the lot which may be a concern to surrounding property
1 -11 -07
Page 2
owners and the potential concerns related to traffic associated with the home occupation within
the neighborhood.
The Commission should review the various aspects of this business in light of the Standards for
Special Use Permit contained in Section 35 -220, Subdivision 2 (copy attached) and make
appropriate recommendations if necessary. The Standards for Special Use Permits require that
the proposed special use promote and enhance the general public welfare and not be detrimental
to or endanger the health, safety and welfare of the public; not be injurious to the use and
enjoyment of other property in the immediate neighborhood nor substantially diminish or impair
property values; not impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding properties; be
designed so as to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets; and conform with applicable
regulations of the district of which it is located. These standards should be considered as they
have been with other special use permits that have been granted for home occupations in the past.
Non resident employees have been approved and home occupations involving customer traffic
have been as well, provided parking associated with the home occupation is confined to the
applicant's lot on improved space provided by the applicant.
Again, it is recommended that the Building Official inspect and review the property and the
applicant's plans and make various safety and code related recommendations. A building permit
and Certificate of Occupancy will be required.
A public hearing has been scheduled and notices of the Planning Commission's consideration
have been sent to neighboring property owners. We have received a couple of calls inquiring
about the proposed home occupation. Comments have been directed to the staff regarding
concerns for traffic in the area and it is anticipated that neighboring property owners will be in
attendance at Thursday evening's meeting to express their concerns.
If the proposed home occupation can be considered acceptable, based on Zoning Ordinance
considerations, the Commission should recommend approval of the application subject to the
following conditions:
1. The special use permit is granted for a recording studio use in the lower level of
the home at 3518 Woodbine Lane North. Said home occupation will involve
customer traffic to the home and the involvement of a non resident employee in
the conduct of the home occupation. This home occupation may not be altered or
expanded in any way not comprehended by this application without first securing
an amendment to the special use permit.
2. The special use permit is subject to applicable codes, ordinance and regulations.
Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation.
1 -11 -07
Page 3
1
3. All parking associated with this home occupation shall be off street on improved
space provided by the applicant. There shall be no on street parking associated
with this home occupation and all vehicle parking on the property shall be in
compliance with Section 19 -103, Subdivision 12 of the City Ordinances.
4. The hours of operation shall be between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. The studio will be closed on Sunday. Customers may utilize the
recording studio on an appointment only basis and only at a time when the
applicant and/or her partner /employee are present.
5. The applicant shall comply with all recommendations of the Building Official
with respect to safety related matters regarding the location and operation of this
home occupation. A building permit and Certificate of Occupancy shall be
obtained also from the Building Official.
6. The applicant shall provide appropriate fire extinguishers and other safety
materials in the area of the home occupation per the recommendation of the
Building Official.
1 -11 -07
Page 4
i
City of Brooklyn Center
Special Use Permits Section 35 -220
2. Standards for Special Use Permits
A special use permit may be granted by the City Council after demonstration by evidence that all of the
following are met:
a. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will promote and enhance the general
public welfare and will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort
b. The special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity
for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the
neighborhood.
c. The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement
of surrounding property for uses permitted i the district.
d. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress, egress and parking so designed as to
minimize traffic congestion in the public streets.
e. The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it
is located.
3. Conditions and Restrictions
The Planning Commission may recommend and the City Council may impose such conditions and restrictions
upon the establishment, location, construction, maintenance and operation of the special use as deemed
necessary for the protection of the public interest and to secure compliance with requirements specified in this
ordinance. In all cases in which special use permits are granted, the City Council may require such evidence
and guarantees as it may deem necessary as part of the conditions stipulated in connection therewith.
4. Resubmission
No application for a special use permit which has been denied by the City Council shall be resubmitted for a
period of twelve (12) months from the date of the final determination by the City Council; except that the
applicant may set forth in writing newly discovered evidence of change of condition upon which he relies to
gain the consent of the City Council for resubmission at an earlier time.
5. Revocation and Extension of Special Use Permits
When a special use permit has been issued pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance, such permit shall
expire without finther action by the Planning Commission or the City Council unless the applicant or his
assignee or successor commences work upon the subject property within one year of the date the special use
permit is granted, or unless before the expiration of the one year period the applicant shall apply for an
extension thereof by filling out and submitting to the Secretary of the Planning Commission a "Special Use
Permit" application requesting such extension and paying an additional fee in an amount as set forth by the
City Council resolution.
Special use permits granted pursuant to the provisions of a prior ordinance of Brooklyn Center shall expire
within one year of the effective date of this ordinance if construction upon the subject property pursuant to
such special use permit has not commenced within that time.
In any instance where an existing and established special use is abandoned for a period of one eyar, the special
use permit related thereto shall expire one year following the date of abandonment.
£QUI Ma Output Page Page I of I
tom: gisbglso g/s rvlt/c om.eW.erima: snma erviceName =bc £OGI Ma _OV&C. 1% %00
SO
WIN
Sam
mm
WE
mm
mm
mot• NEW
i�
11 11
IM
IM
IM
NO
oil
ME, WIN
ter•
WA SO
t WIN
via wl
Alk
WIN
At TF
WWI
NOW
SIR
SIR
r` a 1�
111���►�, X11 III��at����//��I►
3 S- 5o o
Floor /area ratio The numerical value obtained through dividing the gross floor area of a
building or buildings by the total area of the lot or parcel of land on which such building is located.
Garage, private An accessory building or an accessory portion of the dwelling building
intended for or used to store private passenger vehicles of the families resident upon the premises
and in which no business, service or industry connected directly or indirectly with automotive
vehicles may be carried on.
Garaize school bus A building, or portion of a building, used for the storage of school
buses (defined in M.S.A. Section 169.01, Subdivision 6), or where any such vehicles are kept for
remuneration or hire, excluding major repair of such vehicles.
Green Strip, An area containing only vegetation such as grass, trees, flowers, hedges, and
other related landscaping materials, and maintained expressly for such purpose.
Group Day Care Facility A facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Public
Welfare to provide child care for six or more children at one time. This term also includes, but is not
limited to, facilities having programs for children known as nursery schools, day nurseries, child
care centers, play groups, day care centers, cooperative day care centers and Head Start programs.
Home Occupation Subject to the further limitations of Section 35 -405 of the Zoning
Ordinance, a home occupation is any gainful occupation or profession, carried on within a dwelling
unit, by a family member residing within a dwelling unit, which is clearly incidental and secondary
to the residential use of the dwelling unit and the lot upon which it is constructed, including, without
limitation, dressmaking, secretarial services, professional offices, answering services, individual
music or art instruction, individual hobby crafts, and day care and similar activities.
Home Occupation, Special Subject to the further limitations of Section 35 -406 hereof, and
subject to approval by the City Council, a special home occupation is any gainful occupation or
profession carried on within a dwelling unit or any permitted accessory buildings or installations on
a lot, by a family member residing within the dwelling unit, which is clearly incidental and
secondary to the residential use of the dwelling unit, the accessory structures, and the lot upon which
it is constructed, including, without limitation, barber and beauty services, shoe repair, photography
studios, group lessons, saw sharpening, motor driven appliances and small engine repair, and similar
activities.
Hospital An institution licensed by the state Department of Health primarily engaged in
providing, by or under the supervision of physicians, to inpatients (A) diagnostic services and
therapeutic services for medical diagnosis, treatment, and care of injured, disabled or sick persons,
or (B) rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons.
Hotel A building which provides a common entrance, lobby, and stairways, and in which
lodging is commonly offered with or without meals for periods of less than a week.
City of Brooklyn Center 35 -88 December 3, 2005
a. In any yards: Off street open parking spaces; terraces; awnings; canopies;
steps not exceeding 10% of the area of the yard; chimneys; flagpoles; air
conditioner condensers; temporary seasonal swimming pools; opaque fences,
hedges, or walls provided they shall not exceed four feet in height in front
yards and provided they do not impede vision within the sight triangle
described in Section 35 -560, or a clear view of the address of the principal
building. Fences, hedges, or walls may exceed four feet in height alongside
interior property lines. No fence, hedge or wall shall be allowed which
constitutes an unsafe sight obstruction for pedestrians or motor vehicle
operators.
b. In rear yards: Recreational and laundry drying equipment; arbors and
trellises; balconies limited to 15% of the yard area; breezeways, open
porches; detached outdoor living rooms (patios).
9. Interior residential lots shall have a minimum rear yard area of 30% of the total lot
area, exclusive of permitted accessory structures.
10. Setbacks along major thoroughfares as designated in Section 35 -900 shall in all cases
be at least 50 feet, measured from the street right -of -way line, except for commercial
buildings located in commercial zoning districts (C 1 and C2) or accessory structures
or where the property abuts a marginal access street or where the property abuts a
noise wall or noise berm constructed by Mn/DOT, or where the City Council finds
that excess right -of -way mitigates the effects of traffic noise, dust, and fumes. In
such cases, the setback requirements shall be as contained in the Table of Minimum
District Requirements.
11. Service /office (Cl, CIA) uses abutting major thoroughfares shall have minimum lot
area of one acre.
12. In instances where an existing one or two family structure in a residential zoning
district is deficient in its setback from the front, side, or rear property line by not
more than 30% of the setback requirement, the structure may be expanded along the
existing building line, provided there is no greater encroachment into the required
yard area. This provision in no way permits the expansion of a conforming structure
resulting in a setback less than established by this ordinance.
Section 35 -405. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS:
1. No home occupation shall produce light, glare, noise, odor or vibration perceptible
beyond the boundaries of the lot.
2. No home occupation shall involve the use of any accessory structures or installations.
i
City of Brooklyn Center 35 -57 December 3, 2005
3. No home occupation shall involve the use of equipment other than that customarily
found in a residential dwelling unit.
4. No home occupation shall involve the retail sale of merchandise produced off the lot.
I
5. No home occupation shall involve the employment on the lot of persons who are not
members of the family residing on the lot.
6. No home occupation providing day care shall serve more than twelve (12) children in
the RI district, five (5) children in the R2 and R3 districts, or five (5) children,
including children of the family occupying a dwelling unit in other residential
districts (R4 through R7). This subsection is not intended to supersede any lease
arrangements which may be more restrictive.
7. No home occupation shall cause traffic congestion on the lot containing the home
occupation or on the streets adjacent thereto.
8. No automobile parking related to the home occupation shall be permitted on the
street.
Section 35 -406. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL HOME
OCCUPATIONS:
1. All special home occupations shall require approval of a special use permit pursuant
to Section 35 -220 of the Brooklyn Center Zoning Ordinance.
2. No special home occupation shall use more than one accessory structure or
installation and such structure or installation must be a permitted use under Section
35 -310 and Section 35 -311 of the Brooklyn Center Zoning Ordinance.
3. A special home occupation may use equipment not customarily found in a residential
dwelling unit.
4. No special home occupation shall employ, at any one time, more than one person
who is not a member of the family occupying the dwelling unit.
5. No special home occupation may include the teaching of more than ten (10) students
at one time who are not members of the family occupying the dwelling unit.
6. No special home occupation shall cause traffic congestion on the lot containing the
special home occupation or on the streets adjacent thereto.
City of Brooklyn Center 35 -58 December 3, 2005
7. No automobile parking related to the special home occupation shall be permitted on
the street provided, however, that upon a finding that the special home occupation is
not feasible without on street parking, the City Council may authorize parking on the
street based upon a consideration of Section 35 -220.2 and of the following:
a. The amount of the applicant's street frontage.
b. The rights of adjacent residents to park on the street.
C. Preservation of the residential character of the neighborhood.
8. No special home occupation shall produce light, glare, noise, odor or vibration
perceptible beyond the boundaries of the lot.
9. No special home occupation shall include the retail sale of merchandise produced off
the lot.
Section 35 -410. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN R3, R4, R5, R6 AND R7 DISTRICTS.
1. All storage shall be contained wholly within an enclosed building.
2. The incineration of waste matter shall be conducted in approved equipment located
within the building wherein the permitted use is conducted. Equipment shall be
considered "approved" when approved by the zoning official and sanitarian.
3. Where a proposed R3, R4, R5, R6, or R7 development abuts an R1 or R2 district
other than at a public street line, buffer provisions shall be established. There shall
be provided a protective strip not less than 25 feet wide in the case of R6 and R7 uses
and not less than 15 feet wide in the case of R3, R4 and R5 uses. The protective strip
shall contain an opaque fence or a Council approved substitute. The protective strip
shall be landscaped and not be used for parking, garages, driveways, off street
loading or storage. The screening device design must be approved by the City
Council as being in harmony with the residential neighborhood and providing
sufficient screening of the multiple dwelling area. A proposed fence shall be no less
than four feet in height and shall not extend within 10 feet of any street right -of -way.
4. No building permit shall be issued until a site and parking layout has been approved
as provided in Section 35 -230. No parking shall be permitted within 15 feet of the
street right -of -way, and the 15 foot area shall be maintained as a green strip.
City of Brooklyn Center 35 -59 December 3, 2005
i
Special Home
Occupation Proposal
Present By:
Jessicalee Gorski
Diana Peppe
Table of Contents:
Nature of the Activity ......................Page 1
Site Plan Location .........................Page 2
Lower unit diagram ...........................Page 3
Noise Control Measures ....................Page 4 5
Product Specifications and Pictures Page 6-7
Neighboring Residence ...........................Page 8
East Side Neighboring Residence ...............Page 9
West Side Neighboring Residence ..............Page 10 -11
Safety Measures Page 12
Foam Flammability FAQs .........................Page 13
Fire System Diagram ...........................Page 14
Available Parking ...........................Page 15
Parking Diagram ...........................Page 16
Hours of Operation ..........................Page 17
Non Residential Employees ...............Page 18
Nature of the Activity
The nature of the activity that is being proposed would be the development and
operation of a small home recording studio. The business would be owned and
operated by Diana Peppe and Jessicalee Gorski, as a partnership. The recording
studio would be located in the lower unit of 3518 Woodbine Lane in Brooklyn
Center. The single family, rambler home is 2 levels with the lower level below
grade in the front and at grade in the rear. We propose to utilize 2 areas within
the lower unit as a control room and isolation (sound) booth. A control room is
used to mix, master and listen to the music being recorded. The isolation booth
is where the artists and /or instruments record. The recording studio will be
furnished with the necessary equipment needed to develop and record music. It
will also be furnished with essential equipment to keep out external sounds and
keep in the internal sounds. Artists, producers and engineers will make
appointments to utilize our equipment and space.
i
r
Site Man Location
3518 Woodbine Lane
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
(pictured below)
1 .4
1
i
The studio would be located between the front door and bay window, within the
lower level.
Please review the diagram of the lower unit on page 3.
r
Co►TyZOL- A -d?e r\
Noise Control Measures
Noise control is one of the most important concerns when developing the
recording studio, not only for the residence whom surround the property but
also for the artists that will be utilizing our services. We have researched
multiple options to prevent noise pollution and believe that the products decided
upon are the best solution.
The isolation booth (sound booth), which is located on the south east side, lower
level of the residence, is a standard small room in a recording studio. It is
soundproofed to keep out external sounds and keep in the internal sounds. A
vocalist, drummer or guitarist, along with microphones, is acoustically isolated
in the room. The isolation booth will be completely lined (walls and ceiling) with
sound barriers which is a dense limp-mass vinyl material that stops the
P
transmission of sound. Polyurethane acoustical foam will then be installed over
the sound barriers. Acoustical foam panels are used as a sound absorber to
reduce reverberation and echoes.
Please view foam sample below.
The control room, which is connected to the isolation booth, in the lower level of
the residence, is where most of the work will be done by the engineers and/or
producers. This room is where all equipment used for recording, mixing and
mastering will be located. The control room will be equipped with soft sound
f acoustic panels. These panels are fabric covered acoustic absorptive panels that
are designed to absorb and flutter echoes, providing a more pleasing and
accurate listening environment. Monitor isolation pads and amplifier isolation
risers will be placed under all the recording equipment to separate each item
from the environment. Both isolation products provide sonic isolation between
the equipment and the area it is resting on. Bass Traps will also be installed in the
corners of the walls and /or ceilings of the control room to provide broadband
sound absorption and smooth out low frequency room nodes.
Although there are no windows directly connected to either the isolation booth
or control room, 1 /4' laminated glass will be installed to prevent noise pollution
for neighboring residence. Acoustic sweep barrier tape and acoustical sealant
will also be added to all doors to fill in gaps, holes and cracks.
Please review pages 6 and 7 for product specifications and pictures.
All specifications are from: www.aurates.coin
*Due to printing layout, product information has been copied.
Bass Trans
LENRD stands for Low -End Node Reduction
Device. As you may know, a resonance bump in a
room's frequency response is called a room node.
Now, thanks to LENRD Bass Traps, you can
achieve the low frequency sound control other
companies can't give you!
Bass traps substantial enough to control nodes
have always been expensive to buy or intricate
NRC: 1.35; Qty. Per Box: 8 (16 lin. R.); and time consuming to build, but not anymore!
Adhesive: 1 Foamtak or 2 Tubetak per LENRD Bass Traps are extremely effective at
box smoothing out low frequency room nodes at a
price that anybody -and I do mean anybody -can
afford! Ask your local Auralex dealer about our
MegaLENRD. Twice the width and twice the
length of a normal LENRD!
Isolation Pads
Product Information
Your loudspeakers are the most critical
components you use to verify the quality of your
work. No matter how good your mixer, miss,
preamps, cables, and other pieces of gear that
you've invested in, you're not truly hearing what
lop your recordings sound like until you isolate your
monitors from their environment.
This is where the Auralex MoPADs come in.
Dimensions: 12" long x 4" wide; Weight MoPAD Monitor Isolation Pads provide sonic
Limitations: 100lbs. isolation between your monitors and whatever
your monitors are resting on, INSTANTLY
improving the accuracy of your entire monitoring
system.
MoPADs are affordable, easy to implement and
really effective at decoupling your monitors from
your room and all its contents. You've gotta get
some! Until you do, you'll never know what your
recordings really sound like.
CO
i
Amo Isolation Riser
GRAMMA
The GRAMMA (Gig and Recording, Amp and Monitor, Modulation
Attenuator) is an incredibly effective patented device that's used to float
an amp or loudspeaker.
low GRAMMA yields nearly total acoustic isolation, resulting in a purity of tone
that has to be heard to be believed!
GRAMMA
Dimensions:
23" long x 15" wide x 2.75"
high
Weight Limit: 300lbs.
Accoustic Panels
For the professional needing an aesthetic yet
cost- effective alternative to full -wall custom
fabric systems, Auralex ELITE ProPanels cover the
spectrum. ProPanels are fabric- covered, acoustic
absorptive panels designed to absorb slap and
flutter echoes, providing a more pleasing and
accurate listening environment.
Elite 522 ProPanefs are 1" thick, beveled edge
absorptive panels in a 2'x2' size. They are
available in 4 standard fabric choices, and are
normally in stock for immediate shipment.
The 2'x2' size expands design and placement
options providing unlimited aesthetic appeal.
y
Neighboring Residents
Neighboring residence will not be disturbed by the equipment being used, aside
from the products being purchased to isolate and absorb sounds, the location of
the recording studio will be in the lower level unit of the residence and below
grade. There are no windows within the proposed area that would face any
neighboring homes and the location within the unit is not located directly next to
neighboring homes.
Please review pictures A and B, on page 9, for neighbor on east side. Please
review picture C, on page 10, and diagram, on page 11, for neighbor on west
side.
a
��Y r �J. x•'!NI
yrgr
a Js> �hAr�,.3it `R°• ?1rr T .(v �.j":.I
r
r
I'�
000 I
r
r1.A
,.y„! aA d• I r. 1 Al
I
I I
i I I
I �I I
I I
1 I
I I I
I 1
I I I I r I I I I
I
t I 1
i I I I i f
I
I I I I 1 I I I I
I
1 I 1
1 I 1 I i
Safety
d
The sound absorption material that will be used within the vocal booth and
control room are specifically designed to be fire retardant to better meet building
and fire codes. The foam is designed to "self exhaust" and will not burst into
flames. All products are tested in accordance with ASTM E84 and NFPA 255
standards for surface.
Please review page 13 for Foam Flammability FAQs.
Numerous safety measures are in place to prevent and assist with any hazardous
situations that may arise. Multiple smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, heat
detector, horn/strobe and a manual fire alarm are in place. There are also 4 fire
exits and finally a fireman's lock box located outside of the business.
Please refer to below picture for lower unit fire exits.
Please refer to page 14 for a fire system diagram.
1�
l
bal
Auralex Foam Flammability FAQs March 2003
1. Are Auralex acoustical foam products fire retardant?
Yes. All Auralex acoustical foam products are fire retardant. Auralex acoustical foam is specifically designed to be fire retardant to
better meet building and fire codes. This has always been the case with Auralex acoustical foam products since they are designed
specifically for use as acoustical treatments. (Note: Auralex fire retardants are chemically added to the foam. They are not sprayed
on.)
2. What is the difference between Auraiex acoustical foam products and "bedding" or "packing" foam?
Since Auralex has been in business, our priorities have been (a) safety and (b) better sound. Auralex acoustical foam products are
engineered to be (a) inherently fire retardant and (b) the best for treating acoustics. Many "bedding" or "packing" foams are (a) not
fire retardant at all and (b) perform poorly as acoustical treatments. More than ever, Auralex encourages for the buyer to beware.
Many "cheap" types of foam will not offer the levels of safety and acoustical control that Auralex acoustical foam products offer.
3. What happens if fire is exposed to Auralex acoustical foam?
It will smolder and smoke, but it will not burst into flames. If the flame source is removed or goes out, the foam will "self- extinguish."
Again, this is due to the inherent fire retardant properties of Auralex acoustical foam products. (Note: Auralex does not encourage
lighting or otherwise exposing flames or heat sources to foam products. Auralex cannot be held liable for the misuse of products or
injuries caused by the misuse of products. Also regardless of whether you use Auralex acoustical foam products general safety
"common sense" should prevail in your facility. Fire extinguishers, fire exits, etc. should all be considered with general safety in mind.)
4. What information is required by my fire marshal, fire inspector, or bung inspector?
Auralex tests all products in accordance with the ASTM E84 and NFPA 255 Standards for Surface Burning. This is in compliance with
most building and fire safety codes. You can download a PDF copy of the official test report from
httu_ v vw,.. iex.c Jr acruSfic te5t s bda a.j�Y. Afire marshal, fire inspector, or building inspector will be
able to interpret this test and compare it to the requirements stated in your local building codes.
5. I've heard Auralex products are "Class B." What does that mean?
The Standard for Surface Burning (ASTM E84 or NFPA 255) yields two numbers: 'Flame Spread Index" and "Smoke Developed
Index." These numbers are compared with three ranges called out in bung and fire safety codes. The three ranges correspond to
"Class A," Class B," and "Class C." (Some codes refer to these as "Class 1," "Class 2," and "Class 3." The Class designations are
interchangeable.) Depending on the results of the test, a material will fall into one of these three categories. "Class A" (or "Class 1
is the best, indicating that a material is not likely to burn very much, but may produce some smoke. "Class C" (or "Class 3 is the
worst, indicating that a material will likely bum more and possibly even produce more smoke.
All Auralex acoustical foam products are "Class B." Without getting too technical, it means that Auralex acoustical foam products will
burn a little more than a "Class A" material and will produce smoke.
Note that all "Classes" of foam are considered "fire retardant." The types of foam to be extremely wary of are those that have no
"Class" designation at all. In all likelihood, these materials have no fire retardant properties whatsoever and Auralex discourages their
use as acoustical treatments.
6. So does "Class B" meet my building codes?
It depends. Unfortunately, building codes vary widely from place to place. There is no "nationwide" budding or fire safety code that
everyone follows. Literally, something considered acceptable for your building may not be considered acceptable for the same type
of building in a town, say, four miles from you. IF you are unsure at all about what is or is not acceptable for your building, you are
strongly encouraged to contact your local fire marshal, fire inspector, or building inspector prior to purchasing any acoustical
treatment products.
7. Are all the different Auralex colors and shapes of foam the same in terms of fire retardant properties?
Yes. In fact, each and every "bun" of Auralex acoustical foam that is pored is tested to make sure that the fire retardant properties
are consistent for each and every Auralex acoustical foam product
8. Is Sonomatt the Auralex version of "egg crate" foam fire retandant?
Yes. As mentioned in Question 7, each and every Auralex acoustical foam product in any color or shape is fire retardant and "self-
extinguishing!
World -Class Acoustic Products Consultation Facility Design
8851 Hague Road Indianapolis IN 66256 -1284 317.8422600 Fax: 317.842.2750 1.800.95.WEDGE Website: www.auralex.com Email: auralexoauralex.com
1�
Rr
'huff,. /1
LA Q
II�a� Dz.f�vrl,�r 7� E 11 -+7
R> r YYt6i D0
I•�vv-v� r�rl�� Wilk: �t�T
/�f c�rEn LI AM06 PACIP Gi r6 AIa ('oyi N. h e Imo' „n 1 R,w r
Available Parking
3518 Woodbine Lane has a driveway that will allow four cars to be parked.
Please refer to below picture and diagram, on page 16, for specifics regarding
parking,
I
1"
I
l.�
i
HOUSE
GARAGE
0
0
0 1 2
0
0
3 4
r
Wondhine lane
Hours of Operation
Monday Saturday
9:00am 8:00pm
All activity that will be preformed at the business will be made by appointment
only and will be within the hours of operation.
The studio will be closed on Sundays.
Non Residential Employees
The only employees that will be working in the home occupation will be Diana
Peppe and Jessicalee Gorski, as a partnership.
Jessicalee Gorski is not a resident of the home.
1�
The residents of Woodbine Lane N. listed below request that the Special Use Permit to operate a Recording Studio
at 3518 Woodbine Lane North be DENIED. We strongly feel that the operation of a Recording Studio will negatively
impact our property values, the quality of our neighborhood and the safety of our residents.
The additional traffic from this business and the inevitable on- street parking that will result from it's operation will
present a safety risk to pedestrians who routinely use Woodbine to get to Palmer Lake Park and school children
walking to and from Palmer Lake School
Woodbine Lane North has a high level of vehicle and school bus traffic as it is one of the main access streets to
Palmer Lake School. Cars parked on the street are particularly hazardous to pedestrian and vehicle traffic because
the street is so narrow that a car cannot safely meet an oncoming school bus or truck if there are cars parked on the
street. 3518 Woodbine Lane North is located on an area of the street that curves which further limits visibility to
oncoming traffic.
SIGNATURE NAME (Printed) ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER
Y 1 C. Vu j rL JVIK') -jvW{ Ok, 1 C7c ��v- >O
CeD 0 0 rJiv.x- 1,15 Ski -7 7
W
C'
L
�u�,�nd�,'ke
�1 c (t� 33 13C "1
f� ,3G�c I
f t.� I. 1 l o !i 2)6
r g �F 4
w W� /��r'��'��'
i 7�. �ZF t
r S t u
u' i� L� j �lr'ei 1.1,)' >`7� .�1� 1 �i 6tY 1 OUO�
t 'r
C_ri Ott /L t 1 .i� pia'` LL Li `t`6� 0�. L ri ��i���L.r
i cl