RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It's been a long back-and-forth between the City of Raleigh, business owners in Glenwood South, and residents who live nearby. For years, the trio has debated how best to balance residential quality of life while not threatening business opportunities.

"This is a really good step in the right direction," said Glenwood South resident Larry Miller. He attended Tuesday's City Council meeting, where leaders heard a presentation from Brian Block, CEO of Sound City Planning. Block proposed that the City adopt his "customized" recommendations.

Block proposed three separate noise recommendations for Raleigh after reviewing similar challenges in Austin, Texas.

First, for businesses in Glenwood South, for the primary time period from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thu

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