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Request by Midwest Fiber Networks LLC (MFN) for Nighttime Work Hours, 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. on N. Mayfair Road (STH 100) between W. Keefe Avenue and W. York Place
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Submitted by:
Mike Steiner, Assistant City Engineer
Department:
Public Works - Engineering Division
A. Issue
Request by Midwest Fiber Networks LLC (MFN) for Nighttime Work Hours, 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. on N. Mayfair Road (STH 100) between W. Keefe Avenue and W. York Place
B. Background/Options
MFN has been permitted by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the City Engineering Division to perform work to remove existing fiber optic ducts for WisDOT between W. Keefe Avenue and W. York Place. Work will also include removing the ducts on the existing bridge prior to bridge reconstruction. All work is associated with WisDOT’s STH 100 Bridge Reconstruction and Resurfacing project starting in August.
WisDOT has required that all work is to be performed at night.
Municipal Code Section 15.02.100 states:
1. No person, firm or corporation shall at any time between the hours of seven p.m. and seven a.m. Monday through Saturday, or during any hours on Sunday create any loud or sharp noises, concussions, or disturbing sounds associated with the construction, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building or development. The board of public works may modify these times upon request for variance and based on exceptional circumstances.
MFN is requesting approval for working hours between 7:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. on multiple nights to complete this work prior to the WisDOT construction project starting.
Staff is requiring a letter to notify residents of the work in the areas abutting the construction zone. The limits of notification are shown on the attached exhibit.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Infrastructure
D. Fiscal Impact
No impact to the City of Wauwatosa
E. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to:
1. Applicant to provide written notices to properties within the attached limits prior to work.