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Request by Aaron Flierl of 1260 Kavanaugh Place for an extension of construction work hours
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Submitted by:
Jennifer Stilling
Department:
Public Works (Engineering Services)
A. Issue
The applicant is requesting temporary modification of construction work hours to allow limited Sunday work associated with the construction of a City-supported Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 1260 Kavanaugh Place.
B. Background/Options
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.
The applicant is requesting a temporary extension of permitted construction work hours to allow construction activities, including ordinary construction-related noise, on Sundays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. through December 31, 2026, when necessary to maintain the construction schedule for our Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
This ADU is being constructed as part of the City of Wauwatosa’s ADU initiative and is a City-supported ADU project. As construction progresses, scheduling is dependent on contractor and trade availability, sequencing of work, material availability, and weather conditions. Allowing limited Sunday work would provide additional flexibility to coordinate these activities, avoid unnecessary delays, and keep the project progressing efficiently.
The requested Sunday hours would be utilized only when needed and are not intended to represent work occurring every Sunday. The applicant is requesting a defined daytime window of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through December 31, 2026, rather than unrestricted Sunday work.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority Area Four: Housing
D. Fiscal Impact
No impact to the City of Wauwatosa.
E. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the request subject to:
1. The applicant providing notice to adjacent neighbors.