HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.C.7. Request of S.M. Hentges for Suspension of the Noise Ordinance Restrictions on the 2003-1 Reconstruction Project
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum CONSENT
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Request of S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc.
Regarding Hourly Restrictions on Construction Activities
On 2003 Reconstruction, Project No. 2003-3
DATE: April 20, 2004
INTRODUCTION:
By letter dated April 15, 2004, S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc., the contractor for City Project
No. 2003-3 has requested that City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise
Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D, be suspended for
Saturday work hours.
DISCUSSION:
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.
S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. is requesting a suspension on the hours as follows:
Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
The earlier starting time is to expedite work in order to work longer hours to allow
contractors to work earlier on Saturday and to meet the schedule for this project. The
contractor is anticipated to work at least six days a week and long hours to complete the
project to meet the timeline in the contract for the new SPUC building.
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 of the City Engineer.
3. Blasting activities, if any, must be done from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M on Saturdays.
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. Staff
believes by allowing this suspension of work hours, the projects can be done sooner than
the length of construction description and inconvenience is minimized.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and Noise
Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D, as requested by
S.M. Hentges & Sons,.Inc., as per their letter dated April 15, 2004 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, D, 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 suspension of City Code Sec. 10.60, Noise Elimination and
Noise Prevention, Subd. 3, Hourly Restrictions on Certain Operations, D, as requested by
S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc., as per their letter dated April 15, 2004 and direct staff to
publish notice ofthe suspension terms with the conditions as recommended by staff.
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Bruce Loney
Public Works Director
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650 Qutlker Avenue · P.O. Box 69 · Jordan, MN 55352
Phone: 952.492.5700 · Fax: 952.492.5705
April 15, 2004
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City of Shakopee
Bruce Loney
129 Hohnes Street
Shakopee,~ 55379
RE: 4lh Avenue, Sarazin Street) Cavanaugh Drive
Dear Mr. Loney)
Because of the amount of rock excavation proceeding the utility work, we would like to
request that the hours worked on Saturday's be extended to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the
above-mentioned project.
Please call me with any questions.
Sincerely,
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Project Manager
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