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Approving the application of Hangman Productions USA Inc. for two sound level variances for outdoor music and announcements on September 6 and September 7, 2019 during the Red Bull Flugtag Events at Harriet Island and Upper Landing Park.
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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, Hangman Productions USA Inc., represented by Andrew Markey, President, who has been designated as the responsible person on the application, has applied for two variances, at a requested sound level limit of 95 decibels (dBA) at 80 feet to present outdoor music and announcements at Harriet Island and Upper Landing Park; and
WHEREAS, applicant is seeking a variance for the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for outdoor music and announcements at Harriet Island and Upper Landing Park. starting Friday September 6, and Saturday September 7, 2019 during the Red Bull Flugtag Events; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance applicant will not be able to present outdoor music and announcements at Harriet Island and Upper Landing Park; 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 Hangman Productions USA Inc., subject to the following conditions:
1) The Variance will be for the Red Bull Flugtag Events at Harriet Island and Upper Landing parking lot for the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for music and announcements on Friday September 6, and Saturday September 7, 2019.
2) A...
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