Sound Level Variance Application, Shamrock's Irish Nook St Patrick's Day Event
City of St. Paul sent this bulletin at 01/30/2018 03:31 PM CST
Event: St. Patrick's Day 2018
Description of Variance:
Locations: 995 7th Street West
Noise Source: Shamrock’s Irish Nook has requested a sound level variance, at a requested sound level limit of 120 dBA at no specified distance, to present amplified music within a fully enclosed tent with use of a sound system for a St. Patrick’s Day Event on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 995 7th Street West. The variance is requested for the hours of 10:00 a.m.to 11:59 p.m., with a pre-event sound check at 10:00 a.m. The Department of Safety and Inspections will be recommending the following conditions: 1) The Variance, within the fully enclosed tent shall be for the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., with a pre-event sound check at 10:00 a.m., for the St Patrick’s Day Event on Saturday, March 17, 2018. 2) All electronically powered equipment used in conjunction with the event shall not exceed 95 dBA as measured at 50 feet from all sound sources outside of the fully enclosed tents from 10:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. 3) The applicant shall provide personnel and equipment to ensure compliance with the sound level variance conditions. 4) All electronically powered equipment, PA systems, loudspeakers or similar devices shall be turned off no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 17, 2018.
A public hearing before the City Council on this variance request will be held on:
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 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 within fifteen (15) days of the mailing date on this notice, submit 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 20, 2018.

