I live in the very dense San Pablo Park neighborhood. Even though the park is right around the corner from the proposed annual private party at 1308 Derby Street (for this coming Saturday, August 20th, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.), they are not utilizing the more appropriate park location. I am very concerned when these large
amplified events are taking place in the residential neighborhoods.
The public health staff is responsible for monitoring the sound levels at these parties but are closed on weekends and have nothing to do with these noisy events that they are encouraging. There is no one to take responsibility for damages to neighbors cars, property, or supervising under age drinking, parking issues, etc. Party hosts evidentaly are not required to notify or get permission from the neighboring residents.
To make maters worse, home sellers are required by law to disclose chronic noise nuisances, which lower our property values. The city just hosted the sound amplified Olympic Day at San Pablo Park on the 4th which is approximately two weeks apart from my neighbors event. Is there no limit as to the frequency of events and how many of these amplified sond permits the city can issue?
I would greatly appreciate some support on this issue as I need to work on this day and have to be able to hear my phone calls and use my stationary computer. My scholarship house mate from UCB will be forced to go to the library for the day. I sincerely hope that the quiet enjoyment of our homes on a sunny day is not going to be a thing of the past.
If you would like to keep these large, noisy events out of our residences please contact:
Manuel Ramirez, Director, Environmental Health
e-mail - mramirez@ci.berkeley.ca.us phone - 510-981-5305
and
Eric Brenman, Secretary, Peace & Justice Commission, Department of Health Services
e-mail - EBrenman@CityofBerkeley.info phone - 981-5114
THANKS!!
