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File #: RES PH 13-243    Version: 1
Type: Resolution-Public Hearing Status: Passed
In control: City Council
Final action: 10/2/2013
Title: Approving the application of Russell Klein, owner of Meritage, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified live music on St. Peter Street between Sixth & Seventh Streets from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. on October 13, 2013 for the Meritage Oysterfest.
Sponsors: Dave Thune
Attachments: 1. Meritage Oysterfest SLV application.pdf, 2. Meritage Oysterfest ENS.pdf, 3. Meritage Oysterfest Applicant Notification Letter.pdf, 4. Meritage Oysterfest District Council 17 Notification.pdf, 5. Meritage Oysterfest Map.pdf, 6. Meritage Oysterfest Property Owner List.pdf, 7. Meritage Oysterfest Example.pdf
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Approving the application of Russell Klein, owner of Meritage, for a sound level variance in order to present amplified live music on St. Peter Street between Sixth & Seventh Streets from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. on October 13, 2013 for the Meritage Oysterfest.

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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, The Meritage Oysterfest, represented by Russell Klein, who has been designated as the responsible person on the application, has applied for a variance to present amplified live music in the street in front of Meritage Restaurant/410 Saint Peter Street between 6th & 7th Streets; and

WHEREAS, applicant is seeking a variance for the hours of 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. on October 13, 2013 during the Meritage Oysterfest; and

WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance it will not be able to present amplified music in the street in front of 410 Saint Peter Street between 6th & 7th Streets; 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 the Meritage Oysterfest, subject to the following conditions:

1) The variance shall be for the hours of 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. on October 13, 2013.

2) All electronically powered equipment used in conjunction with the event shall not exceed 85 dBA as measured at the sound mix or 50 feet from the stage, whichever is closer.

3) The applicant shall provide personnel and equipment who shall provide continuous sound level mon...

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