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Resolution relative to Special Use Permit to establish Urban Joe's Cafe, a proposed coffee shop/restaurant, with outdoor dining, to be located at 7028 W. Greenfield Ave.
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WHEREAS, Pullum (Joe) Tairi and Amdi Tairi, duly filed with the City Administrative Officer-Clerk/Treasurer an application for a special use permit, pursuant to Sec. 12.40(2), and Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code, to establish Urban Joe's Cafe, a proposed coffee shop/restaurant, with outdoor dining, to be located at 7028 W. Greenfield Ave.
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on October 2, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers to consider the application; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council, having carefully considered the evidence presented at the public hearing and the following pertinent facts noted:
1. The applicant, Pullum (Joe) Tairi and Amdi Tairi, owners, resides at 6950 S. Ash Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154.
2. The applicant owns the property at 7028 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows:
All the land of the owner being located in the Southwest ¼ of Section 34, Township 7 North, Range 21 East, City of West Allis, Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, describes as follows:
Lots 19 and 20 in Block 1 of the Otjen Pullen And Shenner's Subdivision.
Tax Key No. 440-0231-000
Said land is located at 7028 W. Greenfield Ave.
3. The applicant is proposing to remodel the former 1 to 1 workout space within a portion of the multi-tenant building and establish a café with outdoor dining. The scope of work for this project is primarily tenant improvements consisting of interior alterations. The tenant is also the owner of the building. The property is zoned C-1, Central Business District and cafes, like restaurants, are permitted as a special use. Services offered will include: Coffee shop and soft drinks also offering menu items such as bakery and sandwiches. No food will be cooked or baked on premise.
4. The aforesaid premises is zoned C-1, Central Business District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West Allis, which permits cafes/restaurants and outdoor dining as a special use, pursuant to Sec. 12.40(2) and Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code.
5. The subject property is located on the north side of W. Greenfield Ave. between S. 70 St. and S. 71 St. which is zoned for commercial purposes. Properties to the east and west are developed as commercial, properties to the north and south are developed as commercial and mixed use.
6. The proposed development should not adversely contribute to traffic volumes or traffic flow in the area as there is off-street parking on the subject property, off-street municipal parking in the Downtown area, on street parking and public transportation along the commercial corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the application of Pullum (Joe) Tairi and Amdi Tairi, owners, to establish Urban Joe's Cafe, a proposed coffee shop/restaurant, with outdoor dining, to be located at 7028 W. Greenfield Ave., be, and is hereby granted on the following grounds:
That the establishment, maintenance and operation of the proposed use, with the imposition of certain conditions hereinafter set forth, reasonably satisfies the standards set forth in Sec. 12.40(2) and Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code, so as to permit the issuance of a special use permit as therein provided.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said special use permit is granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Site, Landscaping, Screening and Architectural Plans. The grant of this special use permit is subject to and conditioned upon the site, landscape, screening and architectural plans approved on September 26, 2012, by the City of West Allis Plan Commission as provided in Sec. 12.13 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis. No alteration or modification of the approved plan shall be permitted without approval by the Plan Commission.
2. Building Plans and Fire Codes. The grant of this special use is subject to building plans being submitted to and approved by the Department of Building Inspections and Zoning and by the Fire Department.
3. Off-street Parking. In accordance with Sec. 12.19 of the Revised Municipal Code, fifteen (15) parking spaces are required for the property (7 for the café and 8 for the other commercial uses on site). Nine (9) are provided on site. The Common Council shall have the authority to change the minimum parking requirements in accordance with Sec. 12.16(9)(a) of the Revised Municipal Code. The proposed development should not adversely contribute to traffic volumes or traffic flow in the area as there is off-street parking on the subject property, off-street municipal parking in the Downtown area, on street parking and public transportation along the commercial corridor.
4. Commercial Business Operations.
A. Hours of operation 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.
B. Excessive odors from cooking on premises shall be controlled within limits of current technology.
C. Refrigerator/coolers shall locate condensers within an enclosed area.
D. All exterior doors shall be kept closed to prevent sound/noise emissions into the adjacent neighborhood.
E. Excessive noise and vibrations shall not emanate from the building.
F. Exterior pest control shall be contracted on a monthly basis.
G. Outdoor seating/dining areas within public right-of-way to obtain a grant of priveledge.
5. Litter. Employees shall inspect the site and immediate vicinity and pick up litter on a daily basis.
6. Deliveries and Refuse Collection. All Refuse collection to be provided by commercial hauler and stored within a four-sided enclosure large enough for all outdoor storage of refuse and recyclable containers as approved by the Department of Development.
All tenants of the property will be required to abide by the City of West Allis health/public nuisance rules per Chapter 7 of the Revised Municipal Code. Because there are residents that live within the residential neighborhood adjacent to the site, delivery operations and refuse pick up shall only be permitted during daytime hours. These functions shall not be permitted between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
7. Marketing Displays. The use of pennants, special lighting, flags, streamers or other signage typically temporary in nature, hanging, floating or attached to a structure or vehicle shall not be permitted.
8. Pagers, Intercoms. The use of outdoor pagers, intercoms, or loud speakers shall not be permitted on site.
9. Monitoring. The area shall be adequately monitored by staff.
10. Window Signage. Any building window signage shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of each window's area.
11. Outdoor Lighting. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be shielded in such a manner that no light splays from the property boundaries.
12. Sidewalk Repair. The grant of this special use is subject to compliance with Policy No. 2806 of the Revised Municipal Code relative to the City's sidewalk improvement policy as it relates to damaged (if any), abutting sidewalk.
13. Pollution. The use shall not cause any noxious or unwholesome liquid or substance or any dirt, mud, sand, gravel, or stone refuse or other materials to be deposited upon any public right of way or flow into any sanitary sewer, storm sewer, or water supply system, or onto adjacent properties.
14. Expiration of Special Use Permit. Any special use approved by the Common Council shall lapse and become null and void one (1) year from and after that approval if the use has not commenced, construction is not underway, or the owner has not obtained a valid building permit. An extension of these time limitations may be granted without a public hearing by the Common Council by resolution reauthorizing the special use in accordance with the following criteria:
A. The applicant requesting the extension shall complete a planning application available from the Department of Development and shall submit a $250.00 extension fee.
B. A written explanation for the extension of time shall accompany the planning application along with a timeline/schedule for obtaining necessary permits, zoning, state and municipal approvals and a target date for construction start;
C. The request for extension shall be submitted within sixty (60) days of the expiration of the special use permit;
D. The extension, if granted, shall be valid for a period of six (6) months. If no building permit has been issued and construction has not commenced within six (6) months from and after the extension has been granted, the special use shall become null and void.
15. Miscellaneous.
A. Applicants are advised that the foregoing conditions are reasonably necessary to protect the public interest and to secure compliance with the standards and requirements specified in Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code; that the issuance of the special use is expressly subject to compliance with said conditions.
B. The use, as granted herein, is subject to applicants' compliance with all other state and local laws and regulations which may be applicable to the proposed use of the real estate in question.
C. The special use, as granted herein, shall run with the land and benefit and restrict all future owners and occupants of the property, unless the use shall lapse or be terminated and the use will not be altered or extended (including structural alterations and/or additions) without the approval of the Common Council, following public hearing, all as provided in Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code.
16. Lapse. If the applicant does not meet all of the terms and conditions set forth in this grant of a special use within one year of the granting thereof, then the Special Use Permit shall lapse and become null and void and the applicant shall forfeit any right to use the property as conferred by the Special Use Permit. The failure of the applicant to meet the terms and conditions of the Special Use Permit shall subject the permit to being declared void by the Common Council after notice to the applicant and a hearing before the Safety and Development Committee. Upon a finding and recommendation by the Committee to the Common Council on the matter, the applicant and/or any interested person may make comments regarding the matter to the Common Council prior to the Common Council's next regular meeting following the recommendation. Upon the Common Council's finding that the Special Use Permit has lapsed and become void, the applicant shall cease all operations at the property.
17. Termination of Special Use. If the person or entity granted the special use violates, allows or suffers the violation of the ordinances of the City of West Allis, the State of Wisconsin or the United States on the premises covered by the special use, the special use may be terminated.
18. Acknowledgement. That the applicants sign an acknowledgment that he has received these terms and conditions and will abide by them.
The undersigned applicant agrees to the terms and conditions and has agreed that the grant of the Special Use Permit is conditioned on meeting the terms and conditions of this resolution.
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Pullum (Joe) Tairi and Amdi Tairi, property owners
Mailed to applicants on the
______day of ____________, 2012
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Assistant City Clerk
cc: Dept. of Development
Dept. of Building Inspections and Zoning
Div. of Planning
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