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Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Permit for proposed Gathering Grounds coffee shop, to be located at the former Seventh Day Adventist Church at 1610-12 S. 81 St. (Tax Key No. 452-0313-000)
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WHEREAS, Christopher Zirbel, d/b/a Gathering Grounds, duly 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 operate a coffee café/deli at 1610 S. 81 St.; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on September 18, 2007, 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, Christopher Zirbel, d/b/a Gathering Grounds, has offices at 1610 S. 81 St., West Allis, WI 53214.
2. The applicant has a valid offer to lease a portion of the building at 1610 S. 81 St., West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows:
All that land of the owner being located in the Northeast ¼ of Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 21 East, City of West Allis, Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin describes as follows:
Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Block 5 of the State Avenue Land Co's Subdivision.
Tax Key No. 452-0313-000
Said land being located at 1610-12 S. 81 St.
3. The applicant is proposing to convert approximately 850 sq. ft. of the former school building and construct an approximately 260 sq. ft. for the establishment of Gathering Grounds, a coffee café/deli. The separate church chapel building will remain as is. Outdoor dining/seating will be provided in the patio area. Poetry readings, painting, karaoke, light music and scripture reading activities will be provided, but shall be limited to indoors or on the outdoor concrete patio area. (approximately 200 sq. ft. in ar...
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