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Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit for Robert Thomas Jr. African Methodist Episcopal Church, a proposed religious institution to be located at 5433 W. Burnham St.
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WHEREAS, the Robert Thomas Jr. African Methodist Episcopal Church, filed with the City Administrative Officer-Clerk/Treasurer an application for a special use permit, pursuant to Sec. 12.41(2) and Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code, to establish a religious institution within the existing building located at 5433 W. Burnham St.; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on October 19, 2010, 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, Robert Thomas Jr. African Methodist Episcopal Church, has designated Michele Clark as their project liaison with the City. Michele Clark resides at 5430 N. 20 St., Milwaukee, WI 53209.
2. The church has an offer to purchase the 5,800 square foot building located at 5433 W. Burnham St., West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows:
All the land of the owner being located in the Southwest ΒΌ of Section 2, Township 6 North, Range 21 East, City of West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, described as follows:
Lots 7 and 8 in Block 1 of the McGeoch Meadows subdivision.
Tax Key No. 474-0019-001
Said land being located at 5433 W. Burnham St.
3. Robert Thomas Jr. African Methodist Episcopal Church proposal is to utilize the building for a religious facility with a sanctuary, office space and study rooms on the first floor and fellowship hall and storage in the basement. The congregation seeks to reach a maximum of 40 persons. Aside from the religious facility, the Robert Thomas Jr. African Methodist Episcopal Church also proposes to utilize p...
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