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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 "
WI�REAS, Section 293.11 provides for the granting of variances by the City Council upon
its finding that full compliance with said Chapter would constitute an unreasonable hardship
on an applicant, other persons or on the community; and
WHEREAS, Applicant Nova Frost Inc., of Newport, Minnesota, represented by Roger
Mireau, Vice President, who has been designated as the responsible person on the application,
has requested a variance to allow for construction work to be done between the Saint Paul
Civic Center (Roy Wilkins Auditorium) and the Ordway Theater from August 31, 1996
ttuough September 3, 1996; and .,
WHEREAS, the above applicant has requested a variance beginnirig at 12:00 p.m., August
31, 1996 and ending at 10:00 a.m. on September 3, 1996 to al�ow construction work for
twenty-four (24) hours; and
WHEREAS, these hours were requested to reduce.the disruption and disturbance to the Saint
Paul Civic Center, the Ordway Music Theater, the Minnesota Club and the Saint Paul
Companies; and
WF3EREAS, the Office of License, Inspections, and Environmental Protection has reviewed
the application and has made application and has made recommendations as set forth herein;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby grants a variance to the above
Applicant, which variance shall last only from August 31, 1996 at 12:00
p.m. through September 3, 1996 at 10:00 a.m.; and be it
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2 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the variance granted the contractor herein is conditional and is
3 subject to the continuing review and possible adjustments by the CiTy Council as a part of its
4 oversight of noise pollution.
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OFEICE OF LIEP Date: 7/24/96 GREEN SHEET
N° 30889
Petei' RiShel 266-9133 - 1 Eer,�xnerrr �iaecxox i�s co�ciL
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AP YOR (OR ASSISTPNT)
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AUG 02 1996
CTION REQUESTED:
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esolution granting the Nova Frost, �n�.`°� �b�� level variance with
conditions.
RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) ERSONAL SERVICE COtTTRACTS MOST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:
PLANNING COIAAISSION CIVIL SERVICE CONIlASSSION 1. Has the pesson)£ixm eves woxked undex a contxact £ox this department?
CIB COI�AIITTEE BUSINESS REVIBW COUNCIL YES NO
STAFF _ 2. Nas this person/faim ever been a City employee?
DISTRICT COURT YES NO
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nocmally possessed by any
SUPPO[tT5 WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? Cuirent City employee?
YES NO
xplain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
ova Frost, Inc. has requested a sound level variance for construction to be
done 24 hrs. per day beginning August 31, 1996 through September 3, 1996.
Construction work is for District Heat and Cooling and will be done between
the Civic Center (Roy Wilkins Arena) and the Ordway Theatre.
VANTAGES IF APPROVED:
ork can be completed faster with less disruption to surrounding businesses.
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ISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
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ydrohammering will be occuring 24 hours per day during the time perio�
indicated.
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: �-'
ork would take significantly longer to complete if it could not occur at
ight.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Norm Coleman, Moyor
OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND
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Ro6ertKessler, Dirutor q � ' 1 � �7
IAWRP PROF�SIONAL Telephone: 612-2669090
BUII.DING Focsimite: 6I2-2669099
Snite 300 612-266-9124
350St Peter Sdeet
SaintPmt;Mirmesata 551 02-7 51 0
7uly 19, 1996
TO:
FROM:
Nancy Anderson, Council Invesdgation & Research
Room 310, City Hall
Peter Kishel
Office of Lic , spections and Environmental Protection
SUBJECT: Noise Variance Public Hearing
Attached is a sound level variance application from Nova Frost Inc., contractor for
Saint Paul District Heating and Cooling, for construction work from August 31, 1996
through September 3, 1996.
Also attached is a copy of the Public Hearing Notice sent to property owners within 200
feet of 4th and Sth Sueets, and the Civic Center (Roy Wilkins Auditorium) and the
Ordway Theater.
Please have this item placed on the Council agenda for August 14, 1996. If you have
any questions, feel free to contact me at 266-9133.
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Attachments
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OFFICE OF LICENSE. I�SPEC710SS .4\D
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Robert Kessler, Director
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
\cr.r Coleman.l;ayror
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Smte 300
350 St Perer Srreer
SamtPaul,.b7mnesom J �102-1 J10
July 25, 1996
TO WHOM IT MY CONCERN
CORRECTION NOTICE
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Telephone� 5i= =66-9090
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RE: PUBLIC HEARII�G FOR V3RIANCE FROM THE NOISE SOUR.CE LIMITATIONS
FOR: WORK BY NOVA FROST INC. FOR SATNT PAUL DISTRICT HEATING �TD
COOLII�G •
DATE: AUGUST 31, 1996 TO SEPT. 3, 1996 AT 10:00 AM (24 HOURS PER D9I�
LOCATION: BOUNDED BY 4TH AND STH STREETS, AND 'TF� ORAWAY TI�ATER
AND THE CIVIC CENTER (ROY WILKINS AUDITORIUM)
The notice of public hearing mailed to the property owners affected by the proposed variance
listed an incorrect tune for the start of public hearing's during the August 14, 1996 City of Saint
Paul Council Meeting.
The correct time for the start ofthe public hearing's are 4:30 PM not 5:00 PM as listed in the
notice.
Please accept our appology for any inconvenience this may have caused.
If you have any question please contact Gary J. Pechmann 266-9136.
Application for Sound Level Variance
City of St. Paul Noise Ordinance
Chapter 293 of the Sc Paul Legislarive Code
1. Organizadon or person seeking variance: ; i l�
2_ Address: � 5lV S� �'�
3. Resposible
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6. Briefly describe the noise source and equipment involved: � u
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9. Briefly describe the steps that will be taken to minimize che noise levels:
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11. Dates during which the variance is requested: l�J�'z, j fi� S.� ,�� 3
Signature oF responsible person ^ Aate
Return completed Application and $150.00 fee to:
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
350 ST. PETER STREET, #334
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-1510
266-9130
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OPFICE OF LiCENSE, INSPECTIONS AND
ENVII20NMENiALPAOTECIION
RobertKea.rler. Di�ector � � r � � �
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
No�m Coleman, Mayor
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Dear SG Paul Ptopetty Owner:
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350St PeferStreet
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Tekphan¢: 611-2669GA'1
Facsimile: 672-566-9099
612-266912f
'Ihic is to inform you of an applicarion W request a variance from the sound level limitations as indiqted in
the St. Pau1 Noise Ordinance (Chapter 293 of the St. Paul Legislaflve Code).
A public heazing before the Ciry Council ou tLis variance request will be held on:
Date: August 14, 1996
Time: S:W p.m.
I.ocadon: 3rd Flooz, City Hall Council Chambers
Within fifteen (151 dacs ot the .nA;1• date on t1� notice written commeats or obiections mav be 61ed
w�wi�the:
City of St. Paul
OfFice of Licease, Inspec6ons and Enviro❑mencai Procecdon
350 St. Peter Street, Suitc 300
Stint Paul, Minnesota 551�2-151�
Description of Vaziance:
Noise Source: Nova Frost 7nc. has requested a souad level variance for construction wozk to be
done for Saint Paul District Heating and Cooling. Work is to be done from August
31, 1996 at 12:00 p.m. to September 3, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. (24 6ours per day)
Noise sources will be consttuction eguipment with tLe loudest being hydro
hammers used to break rock
�: Construcdon azea will be bo�mded by 4th and StL Streets, and the Ordway Theater
and she Civic Center (Roy Willdns .4n�torium)
If you have an rions, please feel free to call me at 266-9133.
Yours y /
Peter . Kishel /
Safety and Healt� Analys[
Q�
c: Coimcil President David Thune
District CouncIl