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Resolution relative to determination of an Application for a Special Use Permit for West Allis Masonic Lodge, a proposed place of assembly, to be located at 11037 W. Oklahoma Ave.
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WHEREAS, the West Allis Masonic Lodge 291, duly filed with the City Clerk an application for a Special Use Permit, pursuant to Sec. 12.43(2) and Sec. 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code, to establish a place of assembly (meeting hall/lodge) and offices, within the former Coins and Quilts retail building located at 11037 W. Oklahoma Ave.; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on September 1, 2020, 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, West Allis Masonic Lodge 291, has a valid offer to purchase the property at 11037 W. Oklahoma Ave. (Tax Key No. 523-9986-004), West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows:
All the land of the owner being located in the Northeast 1/4 Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 21 East, City of West Allis, Milwaukee County, State of Wisconsin, describes as follows:
Parcel 3 of the Certified Survey Map No. 2579.
Tax Key No. 523-9986-004
Said land being located at 11037 W. Oklahoma Ave.
2. The applicant, West Allis Masonic Lodge 291, has laid out a plan to purchase, renovate and operate their lodge organization on site.
3. The aforesaid area is zoned C-4 Regional Commercial District under the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West Allis, which permits Places of assembly not otherwise specifically listed in this subsection, including, but not limited to, clubs, lodges, meeting halls, auditoriums, arenas, banquet facilities and theaters (indoor) as a special use, pursuant to Sec. 12.42(2) by way of 12.43(2)(a) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis.
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