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Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Application to establish a Starbucks café/restaurant with a drive-through on the site of the Shoppes on 100 commercial property located at 2939 S. 108 St.
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WHEREAS, Paul Schmidt, Sarfatty Associates, on behalf of Starbucks, duly filed with the City Administrative Officer-Clerk/Treasurer an application for a special use permit, pursuant to Sec. 12.43(2) and Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code, to establish a restaurant with outdoor dining and a drive-through at 2939 S. 108 St. within the Shoppes on 100 building; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on October 5, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., in the Common Council Chamber 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, Paul Schmidt, Sarfatty Associates, on behalf of Starbucks, has offices at 3201 Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091.
2. The applicant has a valid offer to lease space at 2939 S. 108 St., West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows:
All the land of the owner being located in the Southeast ¼ of Section 7, Township 6 North, Range 21 East, City of West Allis, Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, describes as follows:
Parcel 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 7469.
Tax Key No. 520-9965-026
Said land being located at 2939 S. 108 St.
3. The applicant is proposing to establish a coffee shop/restaurant in a portion of the retail space of Shoppes on 100 building for dine-in/carry-out and drive-through. An area for outdoor dining will also be provided on site.
4. The aforesaid premises is zoned C-4 Regional Commercial District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West Allis, which permits restaurants as a special use, pursuant to Sec. 12.43(2) and Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code.
5. The subject property is part of a block along the west side of S. 108 St. between W. National Ave. and W. Oklahoma Ave. which is zoned for commercial purposes. Properties to the north, south, east and west are developed for commercial.
6. The proposed development should not adversely contribute to traffic volumes or traffic flow in the area. A new parking lot will be constructed for the Shoppes on 100 development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the application of Paul Schmidt, Sarfatty Associates, on behalf of Starbucks, to establish a restaurant within the Shoppes on 100 building 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 Secs. 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, Signage and Architectural Plans. The grant of this special use permit is subject to and conditioned upon the site, landscape, screening, signage and architectural plans approved on September 22, 2004, 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. Restaurant Area. The floor area for the restaurant will consist of 1,545 square feet of area within the Shoppes on 100 building. Indoor seating for 15 and outdoor seating for 14 patrons will be provided.
4. Restaurant Operations. The restaurant will be utilized for dine-in and carry-out. Outdoor dining is permitted on site.
5. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation will be from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days per week.
6. Outdoor Dining Area. The outdoor dining area shall be adequately monitored by staff.
7. Off-Street Parking. Five parking stalls are required for the proposed restaurant and a total of 115 surface stalls are provided by the Shoppes on 100 master parking plan.
8. Signage. The grant of this special use is subject to all signage plans being in compliance with a master signage plan submitted by Zabest Commercial and approved July 28, 2004 by the Plan Commission.
9. Litter. Employees shall inspect the area and immediate vicinity and pick up litter on a daily basis. Refuse, recyclables, grease and other waste materials will be fully enclosed within an approved structure.
10. Window Signage. Any building window signage shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of each window's area. Any existing signage on site shall be removed.
11. 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.
Applicant is 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.
The grant of this special use shall become null and void within one year of the date thereof, unless construction is under way or the current owner possesses a valid building permit under which construction is commenced, within sixty (60) days of the date thereof and which shall not be renewed unless construction has commenced and is being diligently pursued. No extension of these time limitations will be permitted under any circumstances, including the applicant's failure to obtain other necessary building and zoning approvals.
The use, as granted herein, is subject to applicant's compliance with all other state and local laws and regulations which may be applicable to the proposed use of the real estate in question.
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.
Mailed to applicant on the
11th day of October, 2004
Monica Schultz
Assistant City Clerk
cc: Dept. of Development
Dept. of Building Inspections and Zoning
Div. of Planning
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