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Approving the application of Colleen Healy for a sound level variance in order to provide amplified music and the use of a sound system from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on August 9, 10, & 11, 2013 during the Irish Fair of MN at Harriet Island.
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Amended 7/24/13
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, Irish Fair of MN, represented by Colleen Healy, Executive Director, who has been designated as the responsible person on the application, has applied for a variance to provide amplified sound at Harriet Island; and
WHEREAS, applicant is seeking a variance for the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. on August 9, 10, & 11, 2013 during the Irish Fair of MN at Harriet Island; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance she will not be able to provide the use of a sound system and amplified music at Harriet Island; 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 Colleen Healy, Irish Fair of MN at Harriet Island on August 9, 10, & 11, 2013 for the following event locations and subject to the following conditions:
1) Cara Irish Pubs Main Stage:
a. The variance shall be for the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
b. All electronically powered equipment used in conjunction with the event shall not exceed 100 dBA at sound mix or 100 feet from stage, whichever is the shorter distance.
2) Wild Tymes Palace Pub Stage (tent):
a. The variance shall...
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