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Approving the application of Xcel Energy, represented by Conrad Miller, Senior Engineer, for a sound level variance in order to install a new 20 inch steel pipeline on the east and west sides of Interstate 35E along Eleanor Avenue, as part of a pipeline replacement project from April 15, 2014 through June 14, 2014.
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Amended March 19, 2014
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, Xcel Energy, represented by Conrad Miller, Senior Engineer, who has been designated as the responsible person on the application, has applied for a variance for construction work related to use various pieces of equipment, including directional drilling equipment to install a new 20 inch steel pipeline under Interstate 35E as part of a pipeline replacement project; and
WHEREAS, in order to reduce the time required to replace the pipe and minimize disruption to traffic on Interstate 35E, area businesses, the public, adjoining residents, and property owners, the applicant is seeking a variance from April 15, 2014 through June 14, 2014 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance, Xcel Energy will not be able to operate various pieces of equipment, including directional drilling equipment on the east and west sides of Interstate 35E along Eleanor Avenue needed to complete the installation of a new 20 inch steel pipeline under Interstate 35E as part of a pipeline replacement project; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) has reviewed the application and has made recommendations regarding conditions for the variance; now, therefore, be it
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