HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.A.4. Homes by Chase Request for Suspension of Noise Regulations on Certain Operations
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSE~JT
Memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Request of Homes by Chase, Inc.
DATE: September 5, 2006
INTRODUCTION:
By letter dated August 30, 2006, Homes by Chase, Inc., the developer for Riverside
Bluffs has requested that City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise Prevention,
Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, be suspended for certain work hours.
BACKGROUND:
The above named section of the City Code restricts the hours of operation from 7:00
A.M. to 10:00 P.M. on weekdays, and from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on weekends and
holidays.
Homes by Chase, Inc. is requesting a suspension on the hours as follows:
Monday - Friday 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Homes by Chase, Inc. is requesting these hours due to a late start in the construction
. season.
Staff would recommend that if the suspension of hours is granted, that the approval is
subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval is contingent upon minimizing noise exposure near residential areas.
2. If residential complaints are received by the City, the suspension can be revoked at the
discretion ofthe City Engineer.
If Council approves the suspension, a public notice to meet the City Code requirements
and notice such as a news release would be placed in the Shakopee Valley News.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise
Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, per this memo, and
direct staff to publish notice of the suspension terms with the conditions as
recommended by staff.
2. Approve the suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise
Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, for some other period
of time as determined appropriate by the City Council, and direct staff to publish
notice of the suspension terms.
3. Do not approve the suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise
Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative No. 1.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Offer a motion approving a suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and
Noise Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D, per this memo,
and direct staff to publish notice of the suspension terms with the conditions as
recommended by staff.
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ENGRlEMPLOYEEFOLDERlPPENNINGTON/COUNCIUHOMESBYCHASE
A MA'ITAMY Company
August 30 2006
City of Shako pee
Bruce Loney
Public Works Director
129 Holmes Street South
Shakopee, !\IIN 55379
RE: Request for Extended Working Hours
Riverside Bluffs Development
Dear Mr. Loney:
Homes by Chase would like to request extended working hours for the construction of the
Riverside Bluffs Development. These extended hours are requested for the grading,
utilities and street work.
Homes by Chase would like to request the following hours:
M-F 7:00-8:00 pm
Sat 8:00-5:30 pm
Sincerely,
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Tom Wolter
Homes by Chase
2lO0 \Yo Cty Hd 42, Burnsvillc, l\IN 55337 homesbychase.com @ .Main: (952) 898-2100 Fax: (952) 898.2187
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