Title
Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit for Iglesia de Dios, a proposed religious institution to be located at 5401 W. Burnham St.
Body
WHEREAS, Efrain Rodriguez, d/b/a Iglesia de Dios, 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 5401 W. Burnham St.; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on October 4, 2011, 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, Efrain Rodriguez resides at 10914 W. Madison St., West Allis, WI 53214.
2. The church will lease the approximately 8,000 square foot building located at 5401 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 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 1 of the McGeoch Meadows Subdivision.
Tax Key No. 474-0015-003
Said land being located at 5401 W. Burnham St.
3. The applicant, Iglesia de Dios is proposing to utilize the building for a religious facility with a sanctuary, classroom, nursery, reception and restrooms on the first floor and meeting rooms, office space and utility rooms in the basement. The congregation currently has a membership around 100 people and expects to grow to approximately 125.
4. The aforesaid premises is zoned C-2 Neighborhood Commercial District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West Allis, which permits religious institutions and places of assembly, pursuant to Sec. 12.41 and Sec. 1...
Click here for full text