Item Coversheet

7.C.4.


Shakopee City Council
July 5, 2017


FROM:Michael Kerski, Director of Planning and Development
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Shaw-Lundquist Associates, Inc. has requested an exception to Ordinance 130.45 concerning construction hours.
Policy/Action Requested:
Allow the contractor to work early morning hours to construct the Shakopee High School.
Recommendation:
Make a motion to deny the request.
Discussion:

Various departments received complaints about early morning heavy truck traffic and construction for this project and the contractor was notified they were in violation of City Ordinances.

 

This site is located adjacent to residential neighborhoods and extended early morning work hours or evenings would impact the quality of life of these residents.

 

Staff believes that this Ordinance needs to be revised to allow early morning hour or evening construction only under extraordinary circumstances like emergencies or if a development is located away from residential neighborhoods.  Staff also believes that residents in those areas should be notified that the city is considering extended construction hours.  A revised Ordinance will be brought back to Council for consideration.

Budget Impact:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Request Letter