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Approving the application of Wabasha Brewing Co for a sound level variance in order to present amplified sound on Saturdays, June 15, July 6, July 20, and August 17, 2024 at 429 Wabasha St South.
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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, Wabasha Brewing Co, represented by Cassidy Bruggeman, Events Manager, who has been designated as the responsible person on the application, has applied for a variance, for 80 dBA at no specified distance, to present amplified sound for the Summer Live Music series, at 429 Wabasha Street S; and
WHEREAS, applicant has requested a variance for the hours of 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a pre-event sound check at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, June 15, July 6, July 20, and August 17, 2024 for the Summer Live Music series; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance applicant will not be able to present amplified sound at 429 Wabasha Street S; 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 Wabasha Brewing Co, subject to the following conditions:
1) The Variance shall be for the hours of 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a pre-event sound check at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, June 15, July 6, July 20, and August 17, 2024 for a Summer Live Music Series.
2) All electronically powered equipment used in conjunction with the event shall not exceed 80 dBA at 50 feet from all sound sources
3) The applicant shall provide personnel and equipmen...
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