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Request by Tom O'Sullivan of WE-Energies to allow an extension of working hours to include nights and Sundays within the 7400 block of Blanchard Street, the 1300 block of Wauwatosa Avenue, and the 7400 block of Harwood Avenue
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Submitted by:
Jennifer Stilling
Department:
Public Works (Engineering Services)
A. Issue
According to City Code 15.02.100, 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.
We Energies is requesting overnight and Sunday permission to work until the conclusion of the work pertaining to the Harlow + Hem project.
B. Background/Options
The applicant has provided the purpose of request noted below:
Due to adverse impacts to the surrounding customers who are open for business from Monday-Saturday, We Energies is requesting to work on Sundays and nights going forward in order to minimize impact to the businesses during ordinary hours. Nighttime hours and Sundays provide additional safety to the crews during hours with minimal traffic and provide a time frame by which the bank and some other businesses are not operating. While the extended hours working schedule will be sporadic, it will not occur regularly overnight or on every Sunday. Due to the provisions in the permit, We Energies is in need of additional flexibility to complete this project as soon as they are able to.
All work is anticipated to be complete by mid-April.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Priority Area One: Economic Development & Financial Resilience
D. Fiscal Impact
No direct financial impact to the City of Wauwatosa
E. Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Boar...
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