4.5 Update on Carrier Annex Service7`
CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A.
Attorneys at Law
Thomas J. Campbell (612) 452 -50.00
Roger N. Knutson
Fax (612) 452 -5550
Thomas M. Scott
Gary G. Fuchs
James R. Walston
Elliott B. Knetsch
Suesan Lea Pace
Writer's Extension: 218
Writer's Fax: 452 -5550
April 21, 1997
Andrea McDowell Poehler
Matthew K. Brokl*
John F. Kelly
Marguerite M. McCarron
George T. Stephenson
*Alw ILcensed in W�onset
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Mr. Brian Marshall, Manager
Administrative Services
United States Postal Service
200 South 1st Street RM 206
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Re: Chanhassen Carrier Annex
Dear Mr. Marshall:
VIA FACSIMILE AND MAIL.
NO.: (612) 349 -3569
I renew the City's request that the Postal Service follow the recommendations
of its own noise consultant, David Braslau, and construct the berm and fencing as
recommended by Mr. Braslau. The City Council simply cannot understand the Postal
Service's continuing refusal to comply with the recommendations of its own
environmental noise assessment.
Mr. Braslau utilized a "Potential for Awakening standard and recommended
that additional mitigation be provided to get noise levels down to 50 dBA where
feasible. ( Braslau Report, pp. 14 -15). Lots 1, 2 and 13 have the greatest noise impact
from trucks when they are entering the facility, yet these lots receive virtually no
noise mitigation if the berm is only on the Postal Service property. ( Braslau Report,
figures 4.1 and 4.2).
Mr. Braslau concludes by clearly and unequivocally recommending that the
berm be extended, within the conservation easement, an additional 60 -65 feet to the
east. He states on page 17 of his Report:
Based upon the discussion on the probability of awakening in Section
5.2, several recommendations to further reduce noise levels from the site
are presented below.
6.1 Berm and wall extension
Suite 317 is Eagandale Office Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Eagan, MN 55121
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Mr. Brian Marshall
April 21, 1997
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The lots exposed to levels above 50 dBA are to the southeast of the
facility and not directly shielded by the currently proposed berm and
wall. By extending the berm and wall to the east 60 to 65 feet (onto the
NOAA) site, shielding similar to the other lots could be provided. This
berm and wall extension is shown in FIGURE 6.1. Because the ground
to the east is approximately 10 feet higher than on the USPS site, the
berm could be constructed more easily and at less cost than might
otherwise be required.
The USPS hired Braslau and controlled the scope of his work. Now the Postal
Service refuses to follow his recommendations. Again, the City Council is simply
asking the Postal Service to comply with its own environmental noise assessment.
The City Council meets next Monday, April 28. Our office has been instructed
to explore all possible ways of getting the Postal Service to comply with the
recommendation of its own environmental noise assessment. The Postal Service seeks
to avail itself of the benefits of City water, sewer, streets and other utilities, yet
refuses to mitigate the adverse local impacts of the facility as recommended by its
consultant.
I sincerely hope that you will be able to report to me before next Monday's
meeting that the Postal Service will have its contractors do the entire project. We are
at a critical juncture.
I look forward to your response. Please call if you have any questions.
Best regards,
CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT
& FUCHS, P.A.
omas M. Scott
TMS.jlw
cc: Chanhassen Mayor & Councilmembers
Don Ashworth, City Manager
Sharmin Al -Jaff
Randy Maluchnik (Congressman David Minge's Liaison)
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