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File #: RES PH 22-281    Version: 1
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 9/28/2022
Title: Approving the application of Laura LeFebvre for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on October 8, 2022 at 1227 Montreal Ave (Highland Park picnic shelter).
Sponsors: Chris Tolbert
Ward: Ward - 3
Attachments: 1. Application, 2. ENS#1, 3. Map, 4. Owners list, 5. Notice to Owner, 6. Letter to Applicant
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Approving the application of Laura LeFebvre for a sound level variance in order to present live amplified sound on October 8, 2022 at 1227 Montreal Ave (Highland Park picnic shelter).

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WHEREAS, Chapter 293 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code was enacted to regulate the subject of noise in the City of Saint Paul; and

WHEREAS, §293.09 provides for the granting of variances from the sound level limitations contained in §293.07, upon a finding by the City Council that full compliance with Chapter 293 would constitute an unreasonable hardship on the applicant, other persons or on the community; and

WHEREAS, Laura LeFebvre, Highland Park Harmonies Event Director, who has been designated as the responsible person on the application, has applied for a variance, for a requested sound level limit of 100 dBA at no specified distance, to present amplified sound at 1227 Montreal Ave - Highland Park picnic shelter; and

WHEREAS, applicant has requested a variance for the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a pre-event sound check from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022 for a Highland Park Harmonies Event; and

WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance applicant will not be able to present amplified sound at 1227 Montreal Ave - Highland Park picnic shelter; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Safety and Inspections has reviewed the application and has made recommendations regarding conditions for the variance.  Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby grants a variance to Laura LeFebvre, subject to the following conditions:

1)  The Variance shall be for the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a pre-event sound check from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

2)  All electronically powered equipment used in conjunction with the event shall not exceed 90 dBA as measured at 50 feet from all sound sources.

3)  The applicant shall provide personnel and equipment who s...

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