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Approving the application of the Metropolitan Council for a sound level variance to allow construction activity associated with the Central Corridor Light Rail construction work from December 6, 2012 to December 31, 2012 on Cedar Street between 7th Street and 11th Street for an unlimited number of double shifts (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and up to 15 overnight shifts (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
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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, Kevin Ryan, Manager of Transitways Construction, Metropolitan Council, has been designated as the responsible person on the application; and
WHEREAS, if applicant does not have the variance they will not be able to complete construction within a timeline that would minimize disruption to businesses, the public and adjoining property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Safety and Inspections have reviewed the application and have 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 the Metropolitan Council, subject to the following conditions:
1) The variance shall be for for an unlimited number of double shifts (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and up to 15 overnight shifts (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).starting December 6, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
2) The Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby grants the Department of Safety and Inspections the authority to approve extended work hours.
3) If the Metropolitan Council finds that additional extended work hour periods are needed, the Metropolitan Council may re...
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