Sound Level Variance Planned Parenthood MN, ND, SD PPMNS Solidarity Day
City of St. Paul sent this bulletin at 01/19/2018 05:12 PM CST
Event: PPMNS Solidarity Day
Description of Variance:
Location: Event will be located outdoors at 671 Vandalia Street
Noise Source: Planned Parenthood MN ND SD has applied for a sound level variance in order to present a Solidarity Day with use of speakers at 671 Vandalia Street on Friday, March 30, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a sound check at 7:30 a.m., and at a requested sound level limit of 85 dBA at no specified distance. The Department of Safety and Inspections recommends the following conditions: 1) The Variance will be for the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a sound check at 7:30 a.m. on March 30, 2018. 2) All electronically powered equipment used in conjunction with the event must not exceed 85 dBA as measured 50 feet from sound source. 3) The applicant will provide personnel and equipment to ensure compliance with the sound level variance conditions. 4) All electronically powered equipment, PA systems, loudspeakers or similar devices must be turned off no later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the event.
A public hearing before the City Council on this variance request will be held on:
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: 3rd floor, City Hall Council Chambers
If you attend the public hearing, you will be given the opportunity to present verbal comments or objections before the City Council. If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may file written comments or objections with the: City of St. Paul, Department of Safety and Inspections, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-1806, attention Barb McMonigal-St.Dennis or by email to barb.mcmonigal-st.dennis@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Written comments or objections must be received on or before Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

