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Approving the application of Dr. James Kromhout for a sound level variance in order to present amplified music during a wedding reception from 7:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. on August 4, 2012 at 18 Kenwood Parkway.
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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, Dr. Kromhout, who is designated as the responsible persons on the application, has applied for a variance to present amplified music during a wedding reception at 18 Kenwood Parkway; and
WHEREAS, applicant is seeking a variance for the hours of 7:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. on August 04, 2012.; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance she will not be able to present amplified music at 18 Kenwood Parkway; 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 Dr. Kromhout, subject to the following conditions:
1) The variance shall be for the hours of 7:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. on August 04, 2012 at 18 Kenwood Parkway.
2) All electronically powered equipment used in conjunction with the event shall not exceed 80 dBA, as measured from the sound source.
3) The applicant shall provide personnel and equipment who shall provide continuous sound level monitoring at all stages and each sound mix during the hours of the variance, to ensure compliance with Condition #2.
4) All electronically powered equipment, PA systems, loudspeakers or similar devices shall be turned off no later than 11:30 p.m. on the event ...
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