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Resolution #
Crreen Sheet # 3030081
RESOLUTION
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Presented By
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1 VJHEREAS, Chapter 293 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code was enacted to regulate the subject of
2 noise in the City of Saint Paul; and
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WHEREAS, §293.11 provides for the granting of variances from the sound level lunitations
contained in §293.09, upon a finding by the City Councit that full compliance with Chapter 293 would
constitute an unreasonable hazdship on the applicant, other persons or on the community; and
WHEREAS, the University of St. Thomas, represented by Aaron Macke, who has been designated
as the responsible person on the applicarion, has applied for a variance to allow live music at 2115
Summit Avenue; and
WHEREAS, applicant is seeking a variance for the hours of 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. for May 12,
2006; and
WHEREAS, if applicant is not granted a variance it wiil not be able to present the live music; and
WHEREAS, the Office of License, Inspec6ons, and Environmental Protection has reviewed the
applicafion 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 University
of St. Thomas, subject to the following conditions:
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The variance shall be for the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for May 1 Z, 2006;
All electronically powered equipment used in conjunction with the event sha11 not exceed
90 dBa, as measured fifty (50) feet from the noise source;
Amplifiers and speakers shall be directed away from nearby houses.
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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All electronically powered equipment, PA systems, loudspeakers or similaz devices sha11 be
turned off no later than 9:00 p.m. on May 12, 2006
FURTF�R RESOLVED, that any violations of the conditions set forth above on May I2, 2006,
may result in denial of future requests for the grant of a noise variance, in addition to any crimival
citation which might issue.
Adopted by Council: Date ' �
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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Approved by : Date � `<Z V�
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Requested by Departinent of:
Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Protection
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Bob Kessler, D'uector
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Approved by or, for Submission to Council
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DepartmenUotfice/council: Date Initiated:
LP — Licensellnspection/EnvironProt ,�-M�-06 Green Sheet NO: 3030081
ConWct Person & Phone:
Mark Kaisersatt
2669147
Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date):
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Action Requested:
Approval of a resolurion granting the University of St. Thomas, represented by Aaron Macke, an exemption from the sound level
lunitations in Ch. 293.09, in order to present live music, with limitations, on May 12, 2006, from 6:00 p.m. unti19:00 p.m.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject
Planning Commission
CIB Committee �
Civil Service Commission
Must Answer the Following Questions:
1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this person/frm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
Chapter 293.11 provides for the granting of vaziances from the sound level limitations contained in Chapter 293.09.
AdvantaqeslfApproved:
The University of St. Thomas may present live music.
DisadvanWges If Approved:
Neighbors within eazshot of the University of St. Thomas will be subjected to music.
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
Students at the University of St. Thomas will not be able to enjoy live music.
Total Amount of
Transaction:
Fundinp Source:
Fi nancial Information:
(Explain)
CostlRevenue Budgeted:
Activity Number:
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CITY OF SAINT P
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Zelephone: 65I-266-9090
Facsim ile: 651-266-9124
Web: www.liep vs
Application for Sound Level Variance
City of Saint Paul Noise Ordinance
Chapter 293 of the Saint Paul Legislauve Code
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6. Briefly describe the noise source and equipment
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8. Noise source time of operation: ( y� n't -�� m
9. Brieflv describe the steps that wiIl ne taken to minimize the noise levels ;�S�n G�P�. S CrcJ (�� L7��
11. Dates during which the variance is
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10. Briefly state reason for seeking variance:cl� �� n« i w t�� ,t 5�a vi �t^ t c� ��a �t � i'�
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Return completed Application and $150.00 fee to:
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
OFFICE OF LIEP
8 FOURTH ST. E, SUITE 200
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101-1024
(651)266-9090
Office Use Only
Date Rec'd
Reviewed
Date Public Notice Sent
Refesred to Council
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LIEP RECEIPT
Date: 03/15/2006
Received From: UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS
2115 SUMMIT AVE ST PAUL MN 55105-1048
Description:
Invoice Details
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Noise Variance
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID:
Invoice Amount
$150.00
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Office of License, Inspections
and Environmental Protection jy 33�
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e Fo�rtli Street East, Suila 200
Saint Paul, Minnesota 557014024
(651) 266�9090 Fat (651) 2669124
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Amount Paid
$150.00
$150.00
Paid By:
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christophv B. Co[eman, Mayor
March 22, 2006
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Bob Kersler, Director
COMMERCE BUILDING
8 Fourth Sveet East, Suue 200
SaintPaul, Minnesom 55101-1024
Mary Erickson, Council Investigation & Reseazch
Room 310, Ciry Hall
Michael Douglas
Office of License, Inspections and Environmental Protection
Sound Level Vaziance
Live Outdoor Music, University of St. Thomas
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Telephone: 65l-266-9090
Facsimile: 65/-266-9l24
{(�P.G: N�VW.IIED.LS
Enclosed is a sound level variance application from Aaron Macke, representing the
University of St. Thomas, located at 2115 Summit Avenue, to allow a live band concert at
the University of St. Thomas. A variance is requested from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on
May 12, 2006.
Enclosed also is the copy of the Public Hearing Notice sent to property owners within 350
feet of 2115 Summit Avenue and the resolution.
Please have this item placed on the Council agenda for Apri15, 2006. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact me at 266-9131.
Very truly y urs
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Michael Douglas
Enclosures
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ��,33�
St. Paul Property Owner:
This is to inform you of a request for a variance from the sound level limitations as indicated in
the St. Paul Noise Ordinance (Chapter 293 of the St. Paul Legislative Code).
A public hearing before the City Council on this variance request will be held on:
Date: April 5, 2006
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 3rd floor, City Hall Council Chambers
Within fifteen (15) days of the mailing date on this notice, written comments or
objections may be filed with the: City of St. Paul, Office of License, Inspections
and Environmental Protection, 8 Fourth Street E, Suite 200, Saint Paul, Minnesota
55101-1024.
Description of Variance:
Noise Source: the U�iversiry of St. Thomas has requested a sound level variance for live music
from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. for May 12, 2006.
Location: 2115 Summit Avenue.
If you have any questions, please feei free to call Mark Kaisersatt at (651) 266-9147.
AA-ADA-EEO Employer (Mailed 05/26/2005)