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Resolution relative to determination of a Special Use Permit for the Dog House Tavern to establish an extension of premise to utilize an existing outdoor patio located at 1641 S. 68 St.
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WHEREAS, Janice S. Fazen, d/b/a The Dog House Tavern, an existing tavern, duly filed with the City Clerk an application for a special use permit, pursuant to Sec. 12.41(2) and Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code, for an outdoor extension of premise at their existing location, at 1641 S. 68 St. for the existing tavern; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on October 7, 2014 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 property is owned by Janice S. Fazen, d/b/a The Dog House who resides at 1709 S. 68 St. West Allis, WI 53214.
2. The property consists of an existing tavern with an existing outdoor deck. The existing outdoor deck is located within a fenced rear yard area of the property. The applicant requests an extension of licensed premise to utilize the existing outdoor deck (approximately a 600-sf area) within the rear yard of the tavern. The deck area is currently used for outdoor smoking. The proposal is to further utilize the existing outdoor patio area as an outdoor extension of premise at 1641 S. 68 St., West Allis, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows:
All the land of the owner being located in the Northwest ΒΌ of Section 3, Township 6 North, Range 21 East, in the City of West Allis, Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, described as follows:
Lot 24 in Block 2 of the Gross West Allis Addition subdivision.
Tax Key No. 453-0582-000
Said land being located at 1641 S. 68 St.
3. The applicant is proposing to establish an outdoor extension of premise at the property, located at 1641 S. 68 St. The proposed outdoor area will be located behind the tavern within an enclosed/fenced area on premise. The existing pub serves various drinks, but is not a full service restaurant (offers light menu items/pizza's).
4. The aforesaid premise is zoned C-2 Neighborhood Commercial District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West Allis, which permits cocktail lounges/taverns and outdoor dining/extension of premise 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 west side of S. 68 St. and is located between W. National Ave. and W. Mitchell St. Properties to the north and south are developed for residential. Properties to the east are developed for manufacturing use and properties to the west are developed for residential use.
6. The proposed development should not adversely contribute to traffic volumes or traffic flow in the area as the property is an existing tavern and part of a commercially zoned area with available street parking. The area is also in close proximity to public transit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the application of Janice S. Fazen, d/b/a The Dog House, an existing tavern, to establish an outdoor/extension of premise, 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. 12.16 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, Architectural and Signage Plans. The grant of this special use permit is subject to and conditioned upon the Site, Landscaping and Architectural Plans approved on September 24, 2014 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. Hours of Operation. The applicant has volunteered to close the outdoor area between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. The grant of this special use is subject to the outdoor area being closed between 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., 7 days per week. The existing general tavern hours are from 6:00 a.m. to state mandated closing time, 7 days per week.
4. Operations:
A. All exterior doors shall be kept closed to prevent sound/noise emissions into the adjacent neighborhood.
B. Excessive odors from cooking on premises shall be controlled within limits of current technology.
C. Excessive noise and vibrations shall not emanate from the building.
D. Employees shall inspect the site and immediate vicinity and pick up litter on a daily basis.
E. Exterior pest control shall be contracted on a monthly basis.
F. 4-sided exterior refuse area being installed with personnel door and access gate.
G. Special events to be authorized by Common Council.
5. Off-Street Parking. Per current ordinance, the use is required to have 7 parking spaces. Two parking spaces are provided on site within the garage. The existing building was constructed in 1926 and has historically been utilized as a tavern.
The Common Council has the authority to accept the revised parking provisions as a condition of the Special Use. With the approval and signed execution of this resolution, the Common Council agrees to allow revised minimum parking requirements, in accordance with section 12.16(9)(a) of the Revised Municipal Code on the basis that this property was developed prior to current off-street parking standards, strict enforcement of the parking requirements would limit investment and pose a detriment to traditional neighborhood commercial development within the area, the property is situated in close proximity to a public transit line, and street parking is available within the immediate area.
6. Litter and Monitoring. 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 four-sided structure. The bar and outdoor area shall be adequately monitored by staff.
7. 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 is a 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 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
8. Window Signage. Any building window signage shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of each window's area.
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. Noxious Odors, Etc. The use shall not emit foul, offensive, noisome, noxisome, oxious or disagreeable odors, gases or effluvia into the air. Mechanical systems shall be maintained to efficiently remove noxious odors.
11. 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.
12. Noise. All exterior doors and windows of the tavern will be closed to prevent excess noise from penetrating the adjacent neighborhood. The outdoor area/patio will close between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10 a.m.
13. Outdoor Lighting. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be shielded in such a manner that no light splays from the property boundaries.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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, then the special use may be terminated.
19. 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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Property owner, Janice S. Fazen
Mailed to applicant on the
______day of ____________, 2014
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City Clerk
cc: Dept. of Development
Dept. of Building Inspections and Zoning
Div. of Planning
ZON-R-969-10-7-14
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.