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Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit to establish JRS Jewelry Repair Shop, a retail jewelry store including second hand sales, to be located within a portion of the existing multi-tenant retail building at 2749 S. 108 St.
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WHEREAS, Gladys Sandino, JRS Jewelry Repair Shop, LLC d/b/a JRS Jewelry 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 jewelry repair shop, a retail jewelry store including second hand sales and a pawnshop within a portion of the existing multi-tenant retail building at 2749 S. 108 St.; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on March 6, 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, Gladys Sandino, d/b/a JRS Jewelry, resides at 3616 S. 82 St. Milwaukee, WI 53220.
JRS Jewelry has another location at 7239 W. Greenfield Ave. West Allis, WI 53214.
2. The applicant proposes to establish a jewelry repair shop, a retail jewelry store (new and used sales, purchases and trades of diamonds, gemstones, silver, gold, coins, jewelry and watches) including second hand sales and a pawnshop. Custom design and repair of jewelry will also be performed on site. The proposed lease space is approximately 1,500 sq. ft. within a portion of the existing multi-tenant commercial property at 2749 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, Wisconsin, described as follows:
Lots 10 thru 14 and Northerly 10.00 feet of Lot 15 in the National Avenue Homesites subdivision.
Tax Key No. 520-0004-003
Said land located at: 2749 S. 108 St.
3. The applicant is proposing to establish and lease approximately 1,500 square feet within the existing multi-tenant retail commercial building. JRS Jewelry Repair Shop, is a retail jewelry store including second hand sales, and pawn shop to be located within a portion of the existing multi-tenant retail building at 2749 S. 108 St.
4. The aforesaid premises is zoned C-4 Regional Commercial District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West Allis, which permits the following as special uses:
Pawn Shops, Secondhand Stores and Secondhand Jewelry Dealers as defined in Section 9.15 of the Revised Municipal Code and conditioned upon the following clarifications:
a. Secondhand jewelry dealers primarily engaged, meaning when more than 20% of the business is devoted, to secondhand transactions and/or the buying of jewelry or gold.
b. General retail jewelry establishments under the above-referenced 20% threshold are permitted uses.
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. Cleveland Ave., which is zoned for commercial. Properties to the north, south and east are developed for commercial uses. Properties to the west are developed for low density/single family residential.
6. The proposed development should not adversely contribute to traffic volumes or traffic flow in the area as the property offers off-street parking and is served by public transit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the application of Gladys Sandino, JRS Jewelry Repair Shop, LLC d/b/a JRS Jewelry, to establish a retail jewelry store including second hand sales and a pawnshop, to be located within a portion of the existing multi-tenant retail building at 2749 S. 108 St., 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 and Architectural Plans. The grant of this special use permit is subject to and conditioned upon a site, landscape, screening and architectural plans being approved, 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. Store Operations.
A. Excessive noise and vibrations shall not emanate from the building.
B. Employees shall inspect the site and immediate vicinity and pick up litter on a daily basis.
C. No delivery trucks will be stored on site.
D. Compliance with and maintaining all State and local ordinances and licenses.
5. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4p.m.
6. Off-Street Parking. A total of 30 spaces are required on site (this includes the 5 stalls required by JRS). 36 parking spaces are provided on site.
7. 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 4-sided structure to match the building.
8. Window Signage. Any building window signage shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of each window's area. Such signage shall be reviewed/approved by the Department of Development prior to installation and affixed to the interior of the window and shall not flash.
9. 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.
10. Refuse Collection. Refuse collection to be provided by commercial hauler and stored within a four-sided enclosure large enough to accommodate all outdoor storage of refuse and recyclable containers and/or compactor.
11. Pagers, Intercoms. The use of outdoor pagers, intercoms, or loud speakers shall not be permitted on site.
12. Sidewalk Repair. The grant of this special use is subject to compliance with Policy No. 2814 of the Revised Municipal Code relative to the City's sidewalk improvement policy as it relates to damaged, abutting sidewalk.
13. Outdoor Lighting. The grant of this special use is subject to all lighting fixtures being orientated and/or shielded in such a manner that no light splays from the property boundaries.
14. Noxious Odors, Etc. The use shall not emit foul, offensive, noisome, noxisome, noxious or disagreeable odors, gases, or effluvia into the air. Mechanical systems shall be maintained to efficiently remove noxious odors.
15. 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.
16. Deliveries and Refuse Pickup. All refuse to be provided by a commercial hauler. All refuse, recyclables and other waste material shall be screened from view within an enclosure 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 building and 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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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Gladys Sandino, JRS Jewelry Repair Shop, LLC
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
ZON-R-854-3-6-12