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Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit for proposed West Allis Center for Early Education, a proposed daycare center to be located at 8306 W. Lincoln Ave.
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WHEREAS, Keisha Jefferson, d/b/a West Allis Center for Early Education, duly filed with the City Administrative Officer, Clerk/Treasurer an application for a Special Use Permit, pursuant to Sec. 12.16 and Sec. 12.41(2) of the Revised Municipal Code, to establish a daycare/educational institution facility within the existing building located at 8306 W. Lincoln Ave.; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on October 6, 2009, 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, Keisha Jefferson, d/b/a West Allis Center for Early Education, resides at 3403 N. 45 St., Milwaukee, WI 53216.
2. The applicant proposes to lease the subject property at 8302-14 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows:
All the land of the owner being located in the Southeast ¼ of Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 21 East, in the City of West Allis, Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, described as follows:
Lots 10, 11 and 12 in Block 8 of the Tolles Subdivision.
Tax Key Number: 477-0658-001
3. The applicant proposes to lease the entire existing building for the use of a daycare. The daycare is expecting to serve approximately 60 children during the daytime and 20 children in the evening, ages four (4) weeks - 12 years. Total employment will not exceed 20 employees. The daycare center will not provide transportation.
4. The aforesaid premises is zoned C-2 Neighborhood Commercial District under the zoning ordinance of the City of West Allis, which permits daycares and educational institutions as a special use, pursuant to Sec. 12.41(2) and Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code.
5. The subject property is located on the northeast corner of W. Lincoln Ave. and S. 83 St., which is zoned for commercial purposes. Properties to the east and west are developed as commercial uses. Properties to the north are developed as residential. Properties to the south are developed as a combination of residential and commercial uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that Keisha Jefferson, d/b/a West Allis Center for Early Education, be, and is hereby granted a special use:
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 Section 12.16 and Section 12.41(2) 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 and Signage Plans. The grant of this special use permit is subject to and conditioned upon approval of the site and landscape plans approved September 23, 2009 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. A signage plan shall be submitted to the Department of Development for review and approval.
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. Hours of Operation. The daycare facility will be open seven days/week from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight)
4. Licenses and Permits. Subject to applicant obtaining all required State of Wisconsin licenses and permits.
5. Parking. Off-street parking for 16 vehicles will be provided on site. In accordance with Section 12.19 of the Revised Municipal Code, 17 parking spaces are required for the daycare. Street parking is available along S. 83 St.
6. Pagers, Intercoms. The use of outdoor pagers, intercoms, or loud speakers shall not be permitted on site.
7. Litter. Employees shall inspect the site and immediate vicinity and pick up litter on a daily basis. Refuse, recyclables, and other waste materials will be fully enclosed within an approved structure.
8. 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.
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. 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, abutting sidewalk.
11. 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.
12. 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.
E. The Common Council may declare the Special Use Permit to be void using the procedure set forth in Section 12.
13. Miscellaneous.
A. 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.
B. 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.
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.
14. 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.
15. Acknowledgement. That the applicant signs 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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Keisha Jefferson, d/b/a West Allis Center for Early Education
Mailed to applicant on the
_____day of______, 2009
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Assistant City Clerk
cc: Dept. of Development
Dept. of Building Inspections and Zoning
Div. of Planning and Zoning
ZON-R-733-10-6-09