HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - NOISE LIMIT VARIANCE (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: April 9, 1991
SUBJECT: WHITES CANYON ROAD PHASE II
NOISE LIMIT VARIANCE
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
John E. Medina
In order to proceed with construction of the extension -of Whites Canyon Road
Phase II, it is necessary to reconnect the existing Southern Pacific
Transportation Company (SPTC) railroad tracks to the recently realigned SPTC
railroad tracks. In order to accomplish this work without providing delays to
the use of the railroad system, it will be necessary to work continually for 48
hours making this reconnection.
The City's ordinances regarding construction and noise prohibit such work during
the nighttime hours. However, both ordinances allow exemptions when the City
determines that there is an emergency or a public need that requires the
restoration of service. In view of the commitments by the railroad to allow
realignment and the need to restore service as soon as possible, we recommend
that the Council allow staff to permit the construction on a continuous basis on
April 18 & 19, 1991. We would also recommend that the Council direct staff to
provide notices in the newspaper informing residents of this proposed .work and
why it must be done in this manner.
The Council direct staff to inform the County that we will permit the
construction of the SPTC area connection on a continuous basis on April 18 &
19, 1991 and to inform the public of this work.
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County letter
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THOMAS A.TIUEMAN8QN.DI—e
April 2, 1991
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
900 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE
ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA 91803.1331
Tckphona'(911) 458-5100
Mr. John Medina
Director of Public Works
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita,-CA 91355
Dear Mr. Medina:
WHITES CANYON ROAD PHASE II
The contractor for this phase is currently laying ballast; ties, and rails..
While the recent rains have slowed their progress, it is anticipated that
this line will be fully operational in approximately one month- As you.may .
be aware, the alignment of the new line crosses the existing alignment. -in
two locations necessitating that the crossovers be constructed just before.
the new line becomes operational. This work is scheduled to be performed on
April.18 and 19, 1991. Due to the time constraint for this work, the:
contractor. will be working continuously for 48 hours. During this'same time
frame, forces of the Southern Pacific Transportation Company (SPTC) will be' .
making the connections to.the existing line at the east and west ends of the .'-
project. The crossovers are in the vicinity of the American Beauty Homes
Tract. The connection at the east end is adjacent to the Cordova,Estates
Mobile Home Park. We anticipate there will be some concern from residents'
and request that you discuss this matter with your Mayor and City Council.`
A Department inspector will be present throughout this sequence of work and
every effort will be made to minimize the amount of disturbance. The window
period for this work was set by SPTC and does not,allow for flexibility.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions,
please contact Mr. Dave Sorem at (818) 458-7834 or Mr. Erik.Updyke'at
(818) 458-7840.
very truly yours,
T. A. TIDEMANSON
Director of Public Works
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