PLANNING COMMISSION

MEETING DATE: July 8, 2015 CASE NO.: 2015-15

APPLICANT: Paul Simonet, property owner, representing MN Shooting Academy

REQUEST: Request for a Special Use Permit and associated Variances for aCommercial Amusement and Recreational Establishment to be located inthe existing structure located at 2159 Curve Crest Boulevard

ZONING: BP-O: Business Park Office COMP PLAN DISTRICT: Commercial

PREPARED BY: Abbi Jo Wittman, City Planner

REQUEST

The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for an Amusement and RecreationalEstablishment to be located in the existing Simonet Furniture building at 2159 CurveCrest Boulevard. The use would be an indoor target practice range and wouldnecessitate the following:

1. A 4,040 square foot variances to City Code Section 31-515.1.1 provision theCommercial Recreational Establishment may occupy no more than 3,000 squarefeet; and

2. A 26 parking stall variance to City Code Section 31-510.1(c), Number of parkingspaces required; or

3. An 18% variance to the 60% maximum (impervious) lot coverage requirement asidentified in City Code Section 31-320(c).

In addition to the specially-permitted use, MN Shooting Academy is proposing retailsales, a lounge and vending area, warehousing space as well as space for administrativeoffices. These uses are permitted by right.

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND REGULATIONS

Section 31-325 indicates Amusement and Recreational Establishments (including othersocial, sport or recreational centers) in the Business Park Office District require aSpecial Use Permit. The Code further indicates the use must conform to the provisionsfound in Section 31-515.1:

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1. The establishment may occupy no more than 3,000 square feet. 2. ( The establishment must operate in compliance with the noise standards as

specified in City Code Chapter 38, Section 38-3. a) The establishment shall be considered a "commercial" use pursuant to City

Code Chapter 38, Section 38-3, Subdivision 4. b) Not only shall the establishment meet the specified noise standards at its

respective property lines, but the noise standards shall also apply toreceiving uses in abutting tenant spaces within a multiple tenant, if theestablishment is located in such a building.

3. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the establishment, a qualifiedprofessional shall certify that the establishment will, under normal operatingconditions, meet the noise standards specified in City Code Chapter 38, Section38-3.

4. The amusement or recreational activities offered by the establishment mustoperate exclusively indoors.

5. The establishment must have at least one adult employee or adult supervisoryvolunteer in the premises during all hours of operation.

Section 31-208, Variances, indicates the Planning Commission may grant a variance, butonly when all of the following conditions are found:

1. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of thischapter.

o The general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code is to regulate andrestrict use of land for the protection of public health, safety and welfare.

The purpose of Section 31-325 limitations to the maximum size ofthe establishment is to ensure the development of the office parkinto office space. The purpose of Section 31-510 is to ensure that a property providessufficient on-site parking spaces to accommodate its needs and notcreate a burden on the neighborhood through on-street parking. The purpose of Section 31-320(c) is to ensure adequate drainageand open space area is preserved.

o The general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code may be met if certainconditions of approval are met.

2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. No applicationelements are contradictory to the Comprehensive Plan.

3. The applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties incomplying with this chapter. Practical difficulties, as use in connection withthe granting of a variance, means that all of the following must be found toapply:

The property owner proposes to use the land in a reasonable manner for ause permitted in the zone where the land is located, but the proposal is not

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permitted by other official controls; the use of the property for aCommercial Recreation and Amusement Establishment, with appropriateparking and onsite infiltration, is reasonable. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the propertyand that are not created by the landowner; and The unique circumstance ofthe property are the boundaries of the property, the size of the structure onthe property and the existing parking and drive areas.

a. The proposed 4,040 square foot variance for the Recreational andAmusement Establishment helps support the businesss desire to have42% of the 12 lanes dedicated to be reserved for community serviceendeavors. The uniqueness exists in this large space can accommodatefor the increase Establishment area, providing a service to local lawenforcement practice and community safety education, wholly withinthe existing structures footprint.

b. The property owner is not able to create additional parking next to thisexisting parking and drive area without a reduction in open space andinfringement on the neighboring properties.

The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. The essential character of the neighborhood will not be altered with theadditional 4,040 square feet of Establishment space, nor the additionalparking area.

Section 31-208 further indicates: Economic considerations alone do not constitute practical difficulties. A previous variance must not be considered to have set a precedent for thegranting of further variances. Each case must be considered on its merits.

Section 31-207 establishes the review standards for Special Use Permits:

The proposed structure or use conforms to the requirements and the intent of thischapter, and of the comprehensive plan, relevant area plans and other lawfulregulations.

The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district, if it is found compatiblewith surrounding uses. In review of the request with City staff, the following item wasdetermined to be an item of concern:

Parking: The property currently contains 49 parking spaces but is required tomeet 75 parking spaces onsite. The applicant has shown proof of parking for anadditional 28 spaces. However, the installation of this parking would necessitatea variance to the maximum impervious surface coverage requirement.

o As there is no off-street parking in this area, the installation of 26 parkingspaces should be required. If installed with a permeable surfacing

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material, then the need for a variance to the impervious surface coveragewill not be necessary.

Impervious Surface Coverage and Drainage: The applicant is not proposing tochange the landscaping, impervious surface coverage or drainage to the site. However, if the applicant was to increase the parking area, the surface coveragewould necessitate a variance.

o To offset the increase in impervious surface coverage, City EngineeringDepartment staff indicate the new parking area could be constructed withpermeable asphalt. This would maintain the required impervious surfacecoverage, allowing for all parking to be met onsite and no variance wouldbe required for the parking.

Noise: As indicated in the code, the specified noise standards must be met at itsrespective property lines, but the noise standards shall also apply to receivinguses in abutting tenant spaces within a multiple tenant, if the establishment islocated in such a building. While no specifications sheet for the exactconstruction has been submitted, the proposed indoor range will be a vendor-designed system that is constructed by Action Target. The system will includewall and ceiling baffles (which will include acoustics within them), soundabatement within the firing area to reduce echo as well as a ballistic trap to catchthe bullets.

o The applicant has submitted sound inspection test records from threeAction Target designed and constructed facilities which indicate decibelnoise levels on the property, outside the building and on adjacent parcelsto be meet the threshold of the City of Stillwaters maximum decibels of 70db during the day and 65 db at night.

Exterior changes: Section 31-319 of the Stillwater City Code requires that theHeritage Preservation Commission (HPC) conduct a design review on exteriorchanges, signage and waste receptacle. The applicant is aware exterior changesto the structure, including new exterior signage, will be required to obtain aDesign Permit prior to the issuance of applicable Sign Permits.

Comprehensive Plan Chapter 7, Local Economy, indicates a program to encourage a mixof employmentand retail and service activities in the West Business Park area. Theproposed uses are not contradictory to the Comprehensive Plan. This use is consistentwith the Future Land Use Map identifying this property as having commercial use in2030.

Any additional conditions necessary for the public interest have been imposed or useand/or structure will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfareof the community.

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The proposed Commercial Recreational and Amusement Establishment will not benuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community if conditionsaddressing the concerns, above, are met.

ALTERNATIVES AND RECOMMENDATION

The Commission has the following options:

1. Variancesa. Approve, with or without conditions, a 4,040 square foot variances to City

Code Section 31-515.1.1 provision the Commercial RecreationalEstablishment, a 26 parking stall variance to City Code Section 31-510.1(c), Number of parking spaces required and an 18% variance to the 60% maximum (impervious) lot coverage requirement as identified in CityCode Section 31-320(c).

a. Determine any or all of the proposed variances have not establishedpractical difficulty and deny the variance.

2. Special Use Permita. Approve the Special Use Permits with or without conditions. If the

Commission would like to approve the Case No. 2015-15 with conditions, staff would recommend the following:

i. No greater than 12 firing lanes shall be permitted. Five of the firinglanes shall be made available for rental to community servicepersonnel and community education activities.

ii. The establishment must have at least one adult employee or adultsupervisory volunteer in the premises during all hours ofoperation.

iii. Soundproofing specifications shall be submitted with the buildingpermit application.

iv. The Establishment shall install appropriate and sufficientsoundproofing to be in compliance with City Code Section 38-3, Noise Control and Regulation, for sound levels outside of theestablishment.

v. A total of 26 parking spaces shall be created onsite. A permeablesurfaceparking area and suitable base found satisfactory to the CityEngineer shall be utilized for all new parking and drive areas.

vi. A grading plan shall be reviewed by the City EngineeringDepartment and a Browns Creek Watershed District permit shallbe obtained prior to the installation of the additional parkingspaces.

vii. Upon the sale to MN Shooting Academy and prior to the release ofnecessary building permits, a 15 trail easement shall be dedicated

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to the City of Stillwater along the eastern property boundary forfuture trail connection between Curve Crest Boulevard andHighway 36.

viii. Conditions of a HPC issued Design Permit shall be incorporatedinto this Special Use Permit by reference.

ix. Plans and the use will need to be approved by the engineering, fireand building officials before the issuance of a building permit.

x. All changes to the approved plans will need to be reviewed andapproved by the Community Development Director. Any majorchanges will need to go to the Planning Commission for review andapproval.

b. Determine that the proposed commercial Recreational and AmusementEstablishment is not consistent with the Special Use Permit provisions orthe Comprehensive Plan and deny the Special Use Permit.

c. Table the application requesting more information be brought back beforethe Commission at their August 12, 2015 meeting.

Staff recommends the Commission move to grant a 4,040 square foot variance to the3,000 square foot maximum provision of City Code Section 31-515.1.1 as practicaldifficulty has been established and move to approve the Special Use Permit for theCommercial and Recreational Establishment to be located at 2159 Curve CrestBoulevard.

ATTACHMENTS

Site Location MapNarrative Request (2 pages) Plan set (3 pages) Ballistic Walls and Baffles Specifications (5 pages) Noise Exposure Assessment & Abatement Strategies Narrative (1 page) Safety Baffle Cutsheet (2 pages) Wall Baffle Cutsheet (2 pages) Action Target Sound Inspection Reports (3 pages)

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Our proposal is to retro-fit the old Simonets Furniture building into an outdoor sporting goods retailer andrange similar to (Cabelas and Gander Mountain) the building is approximately 26,000 square feet. It islocated on the corner of Washington Avenue.

The building will include approximately 7500 sq feet of retail space which will include (sales counter, display cases, waiting lounges, commercial sales area) The first level will also host restrooms, lounge, training rooms and 2 offices, gunsmith room and warehouse area.

The south side of the building would include a two range bays will be divided up into an public range with7 state of the art shooting lanes, and a separate 6 lanes for use of private members and law enforcement. The actual shooting range length would be 75 feet. There would also be a bullet trap area, The RubberBerm Traps design allows for collection of spent rounds for salvage or recycling. The trap may becleaned at anytime and requires no rear access for cleaning or service. The trap typically requirescleaning between 80,000 to 100,000 spent rounds per lane. Exceeding the recommended cleaning timecan result in excessive bullet fragmentation and adhesion. The range walls would be made of 8-inch thicksolid concrete. The ceiling would have AR300 steel baffles that act as a ceiling barrier and sounddampening. The bullet trap and firing range components would be constructed by Action Target, anational fabricator of law enforcement grade firing ranges. The range area is required to be constructed inaccordance with federal, state and local building codes.

Recycling happening in two steps; the bass cartridges will be recycled by Metro Metals Recycling in StPaul, MN and the spent lead will be recycled by Metro Metals Recycling, Eau Claire, WI

Training will be a large part of the day to day operations. With over 1 million firearms sold in 2014, wewould like to ensure the citizens that live in and around the twin cities as well as western Wisconsin havethe best possible training available to them. Guardian Tactical Solutions will head all our training classes. Our classes range from introductory to firearms, basic firearms course and higher level conceal and carrycourses. As of today we have 10 NRA certified instructors. There will be a training room and range timesset aside for Law Enforcement qualifications and training.

Sound abatement is a critical concern of the comfort level of our customer both inside and outside therange. The applicant assured city staff the building materials would not allow audible noises to be heardfrom adjacent businesses. The applicant will be including additional sound proofing measures so thedecibel level would be reduced to less than that of a passing vehicle to the while standing in the parkinglot. We do this thought construction of the range wall leaving a sound barrier between the existingbuilding wall and the internal range walls. We will also using sound proofing wall panels and ceilingpanels.

Mark KamasMN Shooting Academy

MN Shooting AcademyJune 17, 2015

Project Narrative

Request for Variance

Special Use Permit

Project Use: MN Shooting Academy, LLC proposes to purchase the existing 27,000 sf 1 storyType II B non combustible sprinklered) building located on Curve Crest Boulevard. No newexterior modifications or additions are proposed. Planned internal remodeling shall be forpurposes of providing a practice target range and associated retail and back of house functions.As per requirements for request for a variance to the Special Use Permit City Code Section 31515.1 Amusement and recreational establishments, non compliant item 1 limit of 3,000 sf,compliant with items 2 through 5), we have noted the following:

1. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this chapter. It isunderstood that an indoor target practice range is an allowed use under CommercialEntertainment). Recreational sport shooting, both individually and league.

2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. It is understood that this use isconsistent with the comprehensive plan for BP O district).

3. The applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical difficulties incomplying with this chapter. Practical difficulties, as used in connection with thegranting of a variance, means that all of the following must be found to apply.

a. The property owner proposes to use the land in a reasonable manner for a usepermitted in the zone where the land is located, but the proposal is notpermitted by other official controls. MN Shooting Academy proposed squarefootage for the indoor gun range is 7,000 sf; however, local zoning only permits3,000 sf for commercial entertainment use. Our square footage is greater thanallowed for the following reasons:

i. The entertainment area proper is considered to be from the staging areato the firing line; all human activity is prohibited forward of the firing line.

ii. The shooting gallery is divided into 12 lanes; 5 of these lanesApproximate 7,000 square footage) shall be reserved at specified times

and dates for community service, not commercial entertainment.Community services could include law enforcement practice andcommunity safety education.

b. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property andthat are not created by the landowner, and N/ A, The plight of the circumstancesis related to the use of the property, not circumstances unique to the property).

c. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of theneighborhood. The proposed remodel/ use is internal only. Additionally, theproposed gun range use is an accessory use, as it only occupies approximatelyof the total building area).

MNShooting AcademyJune 17, 2015

Narrative for required parking

Project Use: MN Shooting Academy proposes to purchase the existing 27,000 sf 1 story Type IIB non combustible sprinklered) building located on Curve Crest Boulevard. Planned internalremodeling shall be for purposes of providing a practice target range and associated retail andback of house functions.

MN Shooting Academy proposes no parking lot expansion or remodeling to the existing parkinglot. Our experience has shown that the existing 49 parking spaces will be more than adequateto meet our customers needs. It is not our desire or our intent to under park this facility. Wehave enclosed a check for 525 should the planning commission determine additional parkingbe installed. Please see sheet T1 for graphic analysis of parking requirements as per city offstreet parking ordinance 31 510). Should the planning commission determine that additionalparking must be installed, a variance will be required for green space. Providing 77 stalls willresult in an overall green space of 22% less than 40%required for this district). The checksubmitted could be used for a variance for either parking stall reduction or green spacereduction.

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Acoustic SystemsThere are many hazards on a shooting range, and one of the most overlookedis the noise. Obviously you have the noise of the guns firing, but also noisefrom bullet impact and reverberations. An effective noise control measure forfiring ranges is ballistic rubber. Unlike steel and plywood ranges, ranges withballistic rubber nearly eliminate bullet impact noise. In addition, our AcousticDura-Panel rubber with channeled exterior reduces reverberation as well. Noise is absorbed as the channels disrupt sound wave patterns so theyquickly dissipate resulting in a noise reduction. Acoustic Dura-Panel has aNoise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) rating of 0.65.

When used as a component of a ballistic containment system, Acoustic Dura-Panel will capture and encapsulate bullets and fragments, prevent ricochetfrom trajectory angles as shallow as 12 degrees from the rubber surface, andreduce airborne lead particles.

Noise exposure assessment and abatement strategies for aindoor firing range. Exposure to impulse noise is common during the firing of weapons at indoor firing ranges. Theaims of this study were to characterize the impulse noise environment at a law enforcementfiring range; document the insufficiencies found at the range from a health and safetystandpoint; and provide noise abatement recommendations to reduce the overall healthhazard to the auditory system. Ten shooters conducted a typical live fire exercise using threedifferent weapons the Beretta.40 caliber pistol, the Remington.308 caliber rifle, and theM4.223 caliber rifle. Measurements were obtained at 12 different positions throughout thefiring range and adjacent areas using dosimeters and sound level meters. Personal and areameasurements were recorded to a digital audio tape DAT) recorder for further spectralanalysis. Peak pressure levels inside the firing range reached 163 decibels dB) in peak pressure.Equivalent sound levels ranged from 78 decibels, A weighted dBA), in office area adjacent tothe range to 122 dBA inside the range. Noise reductions from wall structures ranged from 29 44dB. Noise abatement strategies ranged from simple noise control measures to elaborate designmodifications to eliminate structural borne sounds using acoustical treatments.

Acoustical treatment of exposed walls, overhead baffles, safety ceilings, shooting stalls, and therange floor changes the surfaces from reflective to absorptive and significantly reduces thenoise level in the range. These acoustical applications are specifically designed to absorb theloud reverberation of indoor gunfire, decrease the sound level within the range, and reducenoise transmission outside of the range.

In addition to keeping fired bullets from exiting the range, baffles offer protectionforoverhead lights, pipes, ventilation ducts, and other structures.

SAFETY BAFFLESINDOOR RANGES

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A critical safety concern on any indoor range ismaking sure bullets cannot escapeto the outside. Using an innovative combination of steel, wood, and acousticaltile, Action Target Safety Baffles provide ballistic protection, sound abatement, and a polished, professional appearance.

U.S. PATENT # 5822936

To ensure you get exactly what you need for your specificrange requirements, Action Target Safety Baffles come in fourlevels of protection.

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Performance Characteristics

Nearly impenetrable barrierProtect lighting, ventilation, and other utilities and equipmentHelp control acoustics and other sound issuesMatch the grade of baffles to the scope of the range be it handguns or rifles.Fixed firing line baffles: calculate line of sight from standing,kneeling, and prone positionsTactical movement baffles: entire ceiling must be completely protected

not just certain areasBaffles are different than deflectors

LEVEL 1: Baffles are made of 10- gauge steel and will deflectand contain most standard handgun rounds fired at an angleof at least 45 degrees from perpendicular. Some damage tothe steel plate may occur. Repeated rounds impacting inthe same area may breach the baffle.

LEVEL 2: Baffles are made of 1/ 4 mild steel and will deflectand contain standard handgun rounds fired at an angleof at least 45 degrees from perpendicular with little orno damage to the steel plate. Baffle will also deflect andcontain standard handgun rounds fired at a perpendicularangle with some potential damage to the steel plate.

LEVEL 3: Baffles are made of 1/4 AR steel and willdeflect and contain standard handgun rounds fired ataperpendicular angle with no damage to the steel plate. Baffle will also deflect and contain high power rounds (. 223and .308) fired at an angle of at least 45 degrees fromperpendicular. Some damage to the steel plate may occur.

LEVEL 4: Baffles are made of 3/8 AR steel and willdeflect and contain standard handgun rounds fired ataperpendicular angle with no damage to the steel plate. Baffle will also deflect and contain high power rounds (. 223and .308) fired at a perpendicular angle. High power roundsfired at a perpendicular angle will cause damage to the steelplate. Repeated high power rounds fired at a perpendicularangle impacting in the same area may breach the baffle.

Complete ballistic containment that will safely direct ricochet and splatter awayfrom the shooter. Available in handgun and rifle rated configurations.

wall baffle

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Action Targets Wall Baffle system is designed to keep errant rounds safelycontained within the shooting range while not damaging the structure of thebuilding. Wall Baffles are available in configurations capable of containing bothhandgun and standard rifle calibers ( 5. 56, 7. 62, etc.).

indoor ranges

Standard Accessories

Optional Accessories

Mounting Requirements

Height

Width

Thickness

PlywoodAcoustic paneling

Rubber coveringVarious acoustic tiling options

CMU / Concrete wall / drywall / plywood styuds / self supporting wall

4 to 40

Unlimited

2 to 8

All impact surfaces on the Wall Baffles are made of through hardenedAR500 steel. The joint system provides an overlapping and continuousbarrier eliminating any gaps through which rounds may escape. Theoverlapping joint design also allows wall baffles to be modular to fitany range. Wall Baffle panels are available in 1/4 and 3/8 thicknessesdepending on the range requirements. In order to contain impacts fromrifle calibers at various angles ( including perpendicular shots), 3/ 8 steelmust be used. All steel panels are cut on computer controlled, high-definition plasma cutters and are prepped and painted to meet SP- 6specifications. No flame cutting of any type is used.

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Shooting Range Sound Test

Action Target conducted a test on Saturday December 7, 2002 to determine the level of sound emittingfrom an uninsulated indoor range. We used the facilities of Rangemasters of Utah located at: 712 West1300 North Springville, UT 84663. The range is a standard 25 yard fixed position commercial rangewith a Total Containment Trap, 9 rows of overhead baffles (7 with fascia), and shooting stalls. Thewalls are solid grout CMU block. Above the baffles is a wood truss assembly with standard roofconstruction and no insulation.

This range is located in a light industrial area. There is one City access road to the north about 200' thathas moderate traffic. Other roads in the area are south of the range with very little traffic.

We took our sound measurements moving away from the building to the west through an open lot. Thenext building to the west is 500' away. The lane we used for our testing in the range was just inside thewestern wall shooting to the north.

The equipment used for this test was a Larson-Davis hand held meter, model DSP80 (see attached specsheet). In order to produce the worst case scenario we used a 50 caliber BMG rifle. The rounds firedwere TTI Armory FMJ Ball 647 gr. (see attached spec sheet). All shots were fired from the 25 yardline.

The test was conducted from six positions outside the range. At each distance three measurementswere taken; ambient sound, normal conversation, and peek levels with a single shot fired in the range. The results are as follows:

Distance Ambient db Conversation db Shot Fired db10' 50 75.2 84.3Traffic 55100' 50 74.9 71.9200' 50 72 66.9300 47 72.6 59.2400 45.5 71.5 54.3450 43.5 72.5 56.9

The reading from 450' when the shot was fired increased slightly from the reading at 400'. We believethis was due to reverberation off the building to the west.

This test was conducted by employees of Action Target namely; Layne Ashby, Ernie John, JustinBriggs, and Jarom Xochimitl.

Sincerely,

Layne AshbyAction Target, Inc.

Shooting Range Sound Test

Action Target conducted a test on Friday April 18, 2008 to determine the level of sound emitting froman insulated indoor range. This test was conducted on the shooting range listed:

Get Some Guns6651 S. State StreetMurray, UT 84107

The range is a standard 25 yard fixed position commercial range with a Total Containment Trap, 9 rowsof overhead baffles (7 with fascia), and shooting stalls. The walls are solid grout CMU block. Abovethe baffles is a steel truss assembly with standard roof construction and fiberglass insulation. This rangeis equipped with sound absorbing panels with a .95 NRC rating to reduce reverberation time.

This range is located in a commercial area. State Street is west of the range about 20' and has heavytraffic. Other roads in the area are on all sides of the range with little traffic.

We took our sound measurements moving away from the building to the north, west and east throughthe parking lots. The closest buildings to the range are: North Sam's Club 500+' awaySouth Commercial strip center 25' awayWest Commercial strip center 100' awayEast Residential homes 70' away

There were 4 shooters in lanes in the south bay of the range just inside the southern wall shooting to theeast. The shooters were shooting 9mm and 40 cal handguns.

The equipment used for this test was a RadioShack digital hand held meter. Sound levels weremeasured in the A-weighting scale with frequencies from 500 to 10,000 Hz.

The test was conducted from five positions outside the range and readings at the shooting line in therange. At each distance three measurements were taken; ambient sound, traffic, and peek levels withshots fired in the range. The results are as follows:

Distance Ambient db Traffic db Shot Fired dbIn the range 79 -- 107In the Gun store 64 68 7210' south 61 68 6750' east 56 63 61State St. sidewalk 53 64 54200' north 54 63 55

The readings from 50' east and 10' south increased slightly from the other readings. We believe this wasdue to reverberation between the buildings.

This test was conducted by Layne Ashby of Action Target with assistance from Skyler Wallin of GetSome Guns.

Shooting Range Sound TestAction Target conducted a test on Friday May 2, 2008 to determine the level of sound emitting from awell insulated concrete tilt-up indoor range. This test was conducted on the shooting range listed:

Whistling Pines Gun Club1418 Woolsey HeightsColorado Springs, CO 80915

The range is a standard 25 yard fixed position commercial range with a Total Containment Trap, 9 rowsof overhead baffles (7 with fascia), and shooting stalls. The walls are solid tilt-up concrete. Above thebaffles is a steel truss assembly with standard roof construction and fiberglass insulation. This range isequipped with sound absorbing panels with a .95 NRC rating to reduce reverberation time.

This range is located in an industrial area. Markshuffle Street is east of the range about 500' and Hwy124 is South about 1000', both with heavy traffic. Other roads in the area are on all sides of the rangewith little traffic.

We took our sound measurements moving away from the building to the north, south, west and eastthrough the parking lots. The closest buildings to the range are: North Storage yard 300' awaySouth Open fieldWest Industrial offices 200' awayEast Industrial offices 200' away

There were 6 shooters in lanes in the east bay of the range just inside the eastern wall shooting to thenorth. The shooters were shooting 9mm handguns.

The equipment used for this test was a RadioShack digital hand held meter. Sound levels weremeasured in the A-weighting scale with frequencies from 500 to 10,000 Hz.

The test was conducted from 10 positions outside the range and readings at the shooting line in therange. At each distance three measurements were taken; ambient sound, traffic, and peek levels withshots fired in the range. The results are as follows:

Distance Ambient db Traffic db Shot Fired dbIn the range 76 -- 102In the Gun store 50 -- 6210' east 63 67 6850' east 54 68 67100' east 61 68 6650' west 62 66 65100' west 63 67 6550' north 77 -- -- 100' north 58 60 5950' south 63 67 66100' south 64 66 66It was very windy the day of this test which made it very difficult to collect these reading. The wind

gusts were much louder than the traffic or shots fired. The readings on the north side of the buildingwere higher due to the HVAC equipment. The shots fired were nearly undetectable as we moved awayfrom the range building. We believe this is due to the construction type and insulation of the building.

This test was directed by Layne Ashby and conducted by Wayne Ashby of Action Target withassistance from Kevin Klesser of Whistling Pines Gun Club.