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7 would like to see some regulations that are enforceable and reasonable, and nothing that he has heard tonight or seen in the packet will address noise. Chair Rich said she is hearing consensus on wanting the following: • Definitions • Suburban density • ETJ follow up • Safety vs. noise ordinance • How to search for sound • Overall enforceability • Additional maps that include names of sub-divisions and road names She asked if there was anything else. Commissioner Dorosin said to pull up the County GIS during next discussion and zoom in on any location. He said the only consensus he heard was around higher density subdivisions, as well as looking at ETJs. Chair Rich asked if there is a process for the Board to continue the conversation. John Roberts said he has not heard any firm direction to bring this back for a vote, so it would be a work session item. He said he does not know how long it would take GIS staff to have to blow up maps of all of these subdivisions. He said this would be a lot of maps. Commissioner Marcoplos said, in the interest of time, perhaps the Board could look at 3 or 4 prominent, dense areas, and discuss in principle what is learned. John Roberts said it would be a good idea for Planning to define suburban density, and then pull up some subdivisions that meet the criteria. Commissioner Price said some newer subdivisions are well defined, while other older subdivisions are not. She would like to include some of these older subdivisions in the samples for discussion. Commissioner Bedford asked if the state statute says that any existing ranges (regardless of any changes that are made) are exempt. She said any changes would be prospective, unless there is a major change in the activities of the range. John Roberts said that is exactly what is says for noise and nuisance ordinances. He said a public safety ordinance would not fit within a noise or nuisance ordinance. Commissioner Marcoplos said he is not comfortable with the subdivision density idea, without knowing what it is. He said one house per acre is dense enough to be considered for this issue, but he agrees with 10 houses or greater. John Roberts said he will speak with staff, and will leave 10 or greater in place, as well as other options for suburban density definitions. Commissioner Price clarified that state law protects the sports shooting range. John Roberts said yes, from noise and nuisance regulation. He said a noise ordinance can be enforced going forward from the date of the ordinance being adopted, and would not impact existing shooting ranges. Commissioner Price clarified that noise is not being considered here. John Roberts said no, because it is has been discussed many times, but never pursued. Commissioner Bedford asked if the new Board members could see a copy of the gun safety committee report. Commissioner McKee said there are 20-25 members of the public in attendance tonight, and last Tuesday he asked to set some time aside, at the end of this work session, to allow for public comment, despite public comment not typically being allowed at a work session. He said he made a motion to this effect, which failed. Commissioner McKee respectfully asked if the Board would set aside the policy, and allow the public to speak at this work session. He said there may be some excellent ideas contained in the public comments.