HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.A.2. Extension of work hours for Amazon Construction Project 1111111161111 Consent Business 4. A. 2.
S 1\KOPEE
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mark Noble, Senior Planner
DATE: 12/15/2015
SUBJECT: Extension of Work Hours for Amazon Construction Project (B)
Action Sought
To approve the continued suspension of City Code Section 130.45, Noise
Elimination and Noise Prevention, Subd. (C), Hourly Restrictions on Certain
Operations, (4), for construction activity on the site of the new Amazon facility at
4th Street and Shenandoah Drive.
Background
The City Council has granted Ryan Companies, the general contractor for the
Amazon project, extended work hours twice, originally through September 22, and
a second request thru November 30. Ryan Companies has submitted a third
request, asking to be allowed to continue working these same extended hours
through January 30, 2016.
The extended hours allow construction from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. weekdays and
from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Early in the process, staff was alerted to a small number of complaints due
to blasting noise and dust, and one for early morning noise. The contractor made
adjustments based upon those complaints. No blasting currently occurs on the
site. Staff is not aware of any complaints within the past 60 days. If approved, the
required notice per ordinance will be placed in the Shakopee Valley News.
Recommendation
Approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Minimization of noise exposure near residents.
2. Ability of the City Engineer to revoke the suspension at his discretion if the city
receives complaints.
Requested Action
Approve the continued suspension of City Code Sec. 130.45, Noise Elimination and
Noise Prevention, Subd. (C), Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, (4), for
construction activity on the site of the new Amazon facility at 4th Street and
Shenandoah Drive.
Attachments: Ryan Companies Request
RYAN COMPANIES US,INC.
50 South Tenth Street,Suite 300 kily�
WWW.RYANCOMPANIES.COM Minneapolis,MN 55403-2012
612-492-4000 tel BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS
612-492-3000 fax
12/4/15
Mr. Mark Noble
129 Holmes Street South
Shakopee,MN 55379
RE: Work Hour Variance Request
In pursuant to Subd.3.D Hourly Restrictions of Certain Operations,Ryan Companies US. Inc
hereby requests a 60 day extension of the Amazon project work hour variance issued on 9/15/15.
Due to hardships placed on Ryan Companies US,Inc,to meet a very aggressive construction
schedule for Seefried Development/Amazon Corporation,below is a summary of the working hour
variance request:
Concrete Plant Operations
• Weekdays from 12/1/15 to 1/30/16
o 6 AM to 10 PM
• Weekends from 12/1/15 to 1/30/16
o 8AMto9PM
Ryan Companies places high trust in its existing relationship with the City of Shakopee,and will
continue to be good stewards of the City and our neighbors.
Please contact me at 612-492-4492 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jare L. Ziemke
Sr. Project Manager
Ryan Companies US, Inc.