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Have other neighbors noticed or been troubled by the noise at night (and mornings) around Chelsea? You may have assumed it was traffic noise from the freeway or possibly the street sweeper.
This noise became an issue last summer. It is a constant low pitched noise that sounds like an aircraft overhead or a distant blower motor. The sounds increases and decreases throughout the night. It has taken some time to identify the source but It has finally been traced to a business in the industrial park that produces hardwood products.
The machinery producing this noise seems to be a large outdoor material handler that blows sawdust and shavings from the facility into containers. It runs from 8:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday thru Friday. The only down/quiet time is between 4-8 during the evenings. This noise can be heard 20 hours a day, almost every day and it can be heard over a mile away from the industrial park. The owner of this business is aware that he is responsible for this noise but does not seem to be taking any steps to stop it.
The police are aware of this and know who (and what machinery) is responsible for the noise. They have received numerous complaints but do not feel they can enforce the ordnance. Why?
The city manager is now investigating and talking with the city attorney to see if the ordinance does indeed address this and if it can be enforced, or if the ordinance needs to be changed to address this situation.
This petition is to collect names of persons living in Chelsea that are troubled by this noise and would like something to be done about it. Please sign if you feel strongly about this issue. The city administration and council need to know that this noise is an annoyance to the people of Chelsea.
We have always appreciated living in town and enjoying our quiet evenings. There will alway be noise and disturbances from time to time; traffic, construction, trains, etc… we all know and accept this, but these are limited, expected and are not continuous. Constant noise (not just loud noise, at any level) affects the quality of our neighborhoods and should never be permitted to continue.
If you feel strongly about this, please help to reduce this noise pollution.
*These are the sections of the existing noise ordinance that should address this situation.
Sec. 14-44. - General prohibition.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to create, assist in creating, permit, continue, or permit the continuance of any unreasonably loud, disturbing, unusual or unnecessary noise which annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others within the limits of the city.
- (Ord. No. 90, § 238.003, 1-7-1982)
Sec. 14-45. - Specific prohibitions.
- The following activities are prohibited if they produce clearly audible sound beyond the property line of the property on which they are conducted:
- The operation, between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., of power tools, equipment, or machinery, on properties adjacent to residential properties.
- The prohibitions of this section shall apply even if the sound level produced by a prohibited activity does not exceed the applicable level specified in the following section.
- (Ord. No. 90, § 238.004, 1-7-1982)
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Updates
January 10, 2019
The city manager is still reviewing the current ordinances to see how they can hold this business accountable for the constant roar keeping us awake. It is beyond frustrating to have the source identified yet wait for the legal gears to turn while the drone of that machinery continues to fill our homes.
January 10, 2019
Seeing this many neighbors finally speak up makes me realize I am not losing my mind over this constant hum. It feels incredible to see the neighborhood unite to demand a quiet night of sleep after months of feeling ignored.
12 Comments
I've heard this a couple of times. My mother lives in The Pines and has heard it as well. Sounds much like a big transport plane.
I have had to move to another bedroom in my house so that I can sleep. I can still hear it there but it is less. This noise really disturbs me. There are lots of studies that show how important sleep is to people's health. I have tried to use ear plugs but they end up hurting my ears, gave me jaw pain. If they weren't tight, they fell out. I am not sure I can get used to a "sound machine" and don't think we should all have to purchase one because of this business's noise.
Thank you very much for taking steps to solve the noise problem. I live on Washington Street and we have been hearing this industrial type noise for the past couple of years and often wondered what the origin was.
I despise noise. It hurts my ears. And heart
We can hear it here at Village Place condos, too. Signed the petition.
I have wondered what was making this noise, thanks for the sleuthing. If we can solve this one, we should nextl tackle the excessive dog barking in Belser on the next round.
I hear it in the north end of Lanewood, even with all the truck traffic we hear.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Have other neighbors noticed or been troubled by the noise at night (and mornings) around Chelsea? You may have assumed it was traffic noise from the freeway or possibly the street sweeper.
This noise became an issue last summer. It is a constant low pitched noise that sounds like an aircraft overhead or a distant blower motor. The sounds increases and decreases throughout the night. It has taken some time to identify the source but It has finally been traced to a business in the industrial park that produces hardwood products.
The machinery producing this noise seems to be a large outdoor material handler that blows sawdust and shavings from the facility into containers. It runs from 8:00pm to 4:00pm Sunday thru Friday. The only down/quiet time is between 4-8 during the evenings. This noise can be heard 20 hours a day, almost every day and it can be heard over a mile away from the industrial park. The owner of this business is aware that he is responsible for this noise but does not seem to be taking any steps to stop it.
The police are aware of this and know who (and what machinery) is responsible for the noise. They have received numerous complaints but do not feel they can enforce the ordnance. Why?
The city manager is now investigating and talking with the city attorney to see if the ordinance does indeed address this and if it can be enforced, or if the ordinance needs to be changed to address this situation.
This petition is to collect names of persons living in Chelsea that are troubled by this noise and would like something to be done about it. Please sign if you feel strongly about this issue. The city administration and council need to know that this noise is an annoyance to the people of Chelsea.
We have always appreciated living in town and enjoying our quiet evenings. There will alway be noise and disturbances from time to time; traffic, construction, trains, etc… we all know and accept this, but these are limited, expected and are not continuous. Constant noise (not just loud noise, at any level) affects the quality of our neighborhoods and should never be permitted to continue.
If you feel strongly about this, please help to reduce this noise pollution.
*These are the sections of the existing noise ordinance that should address this situation.
Sec. 14-44. - General prohibition.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to create, assist in creating, permit, continue, or permit the continuance of any unreasonably loud, disturbing, unusual or unnecessary noise which annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others within the limits of the city.
- (Ord. No. 90, § 238.003, 1-7-1982)
Sec. 14-45. - Specific prohibitions.
- The following activities are prohibited if they produce clearly audible sound beyond the property line of the property on which they are conducted:
- The operation, between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., of power tools, equipment, or machinery, on properties adjacent to residential properties.
- The prohibitions of this section shall apply even if the sound level produced by a prohibited activity does not exceed the applicable level specified in the following section.
- (Ord. No. 90, § 238.004, 1-7-1982)
Updates
January 10, 2019
The city manager is still reviewing the current ordinances to see how they can hold this business accountable for the constant roar keeping us awake. It is beyond frustrating to have the source identified yet wait for the legal gears to turn while the drone of that machinery continues to fill our homes.
January 10, 2019
Seeing this many neighbors finally speak up makes me realize I am not losing my mind over this constant hum. It feels incredible to see the neighborhood unite to demand a quiet night of sleep after months of feeling ignored.
12 Comments
I live on Wilkinson Street, The noise has increased in the last couple weeks. I have tinnitus and this noise is causing migraine headaches and vertigo. Sunday night I couldn't sleep due to the noise. I see this petition was started in 2017. Is anything being done at this point?
I've heard this a couple of times. My mother lives in The Pines and has heard it as well. Sounds much like a big transport plane.
I have had to move to another bedroom in my house so that I can sleep. I can still hear it there but it is less. This noise really disturbs me. There are lots of studies that show how important sleep is to people's health. I have tried to use ear plugs but they end up hurting my ears, gave me jaw pain. If they weren't tight, they fell out. I am not sure I can get used to a "sound machine" and don't think we should all have to purchase one because of this business's noise.
Thank you very much for taking steps to solve the noise problem. I live on Washington Street and we have been hearing this industrial type noise for the past couple of years and often wondered what the origin was.
I despise noise. It hurts my ears. And heart
We can hear it here at Village Place condos, too. Signed the petition.
I have wondered what was making this noise, thanks for the sleuthing. If we can solve this one, we should nextl tackle the excessive dog barking in Belser on the next round.
I hear it in the north end of Lanewood, even with all the truck traffic we hear.
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I live on Wilkinson Street, The noise has increased in the last couple weeks. I have tinnitus and this noise is causing migraine headaches and vertigo. Sunday night I couldn't sleep due to the noise. I see this petition was started in 2017. Is anything being done at this point?