HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.A.3. Suspension of Noise Regulation Associated with the St. Francis Regional Medical Center Expansion
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Joe Swentek, Project Engineer
SUBJECT: Request ofM.A Mortenson Company
Regarding Hourly Restrictions on Construction Activities
Associated with the St Francis Regional Medical Center Expansion
DATE: March 15,2005
INTRODUCTION:
By letter dated March 2, 2005, M.A. Mortenson Company, the contractor for the St Francis
Regional Medical Center expansion, 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 AM. to
10:00 P.M. on weekdays, and from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on weekends and holidays.
M.A. Mortenson Company is requesting a suspension on the hours as follows:
March 1ih or 18th From 7:00 AM to 5:30 AM Start Time
March 24th or 25th From 7:00 AM to 5:30 AM Start Time
April ih or 8th From 7:00AM to 5:30 AM Start Time
April 21 st or 22nd From 7:00 AM to 5:30 AM Start Time
May 5th or 6th From 7:00 AM to 5:30 AM Start Time
May 19th or 20th From 7:00 AM to 5:30 AM Start Time
June 3rd From 7:00 AM to 5:30 AM Start Time
M.A Mortenson Company is requesting these hours for employee safety issues during major
concrete pours at the site. It is their opinion an early start time is more preferable than a late
completion time.
Staff would recommend that if the suspension of hours is granted, 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 of the City Engineer.
3. The applicant shall contact all residents adjacent to the site along County Road 17
(Marschall Road) to inform them of the new working hours and the anticipated dates these
hours will be in effect.
4. Starting time for construction shall be 6:30 AM for the dates listed.
If Council approves the suspension, a public notice to meet the City Code requireIVents 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:
Should the request for the suspension of City Cod Sec. 1 0.60 be approved, staff recommends
the conditions listed above be attached to the approval.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Offer a motion concerning the suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and
Noise Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly RestriCtiO~=ns, D, per this memo.
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March 2, 2005
City of Shakopee
129 South Holmes St.
Shakopee, MN 55379
Attention: Mr. Mark McNeil
City Administrator
Re: Construction Start Up Time Request
At St Francis Regional Medical Center
Dear Mr. McNeil;
We are applying for a suspension of operation of: Subparagraph 3. Hourly Restrictions
on certain operations for (D.) Construction Activities to allow for construction start-up
activities between 5:30am to 6:00am on major construction pour days which will usually
occur every other Thursday or Friday commencing March 1 ih or 18t\ 2005, and
completing on June 2nd or 3rd 2005 for a total of 7 (seven) pour dates. (See attached pour
schedule) From a safety standpoint we would prefer an early start to a late completion
due to early lighting availability and human stamina and fatigue issues.
The construction activity would be any noise generated by concrete truck traffic though
the site; the noise generated by the concrete pump and occasional back-up alarms on the
northwest side of the site.
We have asked for approval from St. Francis and from St. Gertrude's and they have
agreed to our request. Please review and let us know at your earliest convenience. If you
should have any further questions or concerns, or wish for us to present this request
formally at your next city council meeting, please let us know.
Yours truly,
Patrick Barnett
Senior Project Manager
M.A. Mortenson Company
612-490-4243
cc: Mr. Alan Lem, St. Francis C.F;O
Mr. Jim Grampre, City of Shakopee Building Inspections
Mr. Kelvin Grabau, M.A. Mortenson, Superintendent
St. Francis Regional Medical Center
Construction Pour Dates 2005
Approximate Pour Date (Thursdays or Fridays) Pour No.
March 1 ih or 18th 2
March 24th or 25th 3
April 7th or 8th 4
April 21 st or 22nd 5
May 5th or 6th 6
May 19th or 20th 7
June 3rd 8