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Approving the application of USA Triathlon for a sound level variance in order to provide amplified music and the use of a sound system for announcements from 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015, during the Duathlon National Championships Event at Harriet Island.
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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, USA Triathlon, represented by Brian D'Amico, National Events Senior Manager, who has been designated as the responsible person on the application, has applied for a variance to provide amplified music and the use of a sound system for announcements at Harriet Island; and
WHEREAS, applicant is seeking a variance from 5:00 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015 during the Duathlon National Championships Event at Harriet Island; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance they 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 Brian D'Amico, National Events Senior Manager for USA Triathlon for the Duathlon National Championships event at Harriet Island subject to the following conditions:
1) The variance shall be for the hours of 5:00 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2015.
2) All electronically powered equipment, PA systems, loudspeakers, or similar devices will only be located at the locations indicated on the ...
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