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Subject: (Direct Referral) Request by Samuel Hutchins seeking a conditional use permit for auto repair facility at 2835 Lathrop Avenue.
Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 1-30-08: That a request from Samuel D. Hutchins, Jr. of R & S Performance Auto Repair seeking a conditional use permit to relocate and operate a full service auto repair facility at 2835 Lathrop Avenue be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans received December 27, 2007 and presented to the Plan Commission on January 30, 2008, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all applicable permit be obtained from the Building Inspection Department.
c. That the outside storage of junked vehicles (except those which are inoperable and awaiting repair at this facility in accordance with these conditions), vehicle parts, materials, and equipment be prohibited.
d. That all aspects of the operation of this business be conducted indoors including vending machines, product displays, or sales.
e. That the sale of vehicles, and the performance of body work and painting of vehicles be prohibited at this location.
f. That a tow truck may be stored on the property and used for the transport of vehicles to and from this facility for repairs to be accomplished at this facility on said vehicles, but in no way shall this be construed as to permit from this location the operation of a towing business, impound lot, towing yard, or junk yard.
g. That only employee vehicles, and customer vehicles awaiting repair shall be permitted to be parked or stored on site, and for no longer than 20 days. Outdoor storage of vehicles for more than 20 days is prohibited.
h. That vehicles be confined to spaces that are striped, and that vehicles be positioned in a manner that does not constrict traffic circulation on the property.
i. That in relation to Common Council Resolution NO. 4808 of September 3, 2002 unobstructed access across 2835 Lathrop Avenue be maintained for a contractor’s storage, office and shop facility at 2834 West Lawn Avenue for the purposes of allowing the passage of construction vehicles and equipment, and the delivery of supplies to said contractor’s facility.
j. That the maximum hours of operation for the auto repair facility be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, and no hours on Sunday.
k. That all trash and recyclables be stored in closed containers and screened from view.
l. That a landscape plan be submitted to the Director of City Development for review and approval prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. Said plan shall illustrate the installation of a five-foot wide planting bed along the Lathrop Avenue sidewalk, adjacent to the parking space. Said landscaping shall be installed by June 1, 2008. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a professional manner.
m. That all signs be professionally made, comply with the zoning ordinance requirements and be submitted to the Director of City Development for review and approval.
n. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired.
o. That no minor changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Plan Commission and no major changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Common Council.
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