Sponsor
Alderman Wisneski
Title
Request of Living Light Church and other proposed programs located at 740 College Avenue be approved.Resolved, that the request of Living Light Church and other proposed programs as noted below to be located at 740 College Avenue be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on October 26, 2011, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department.
c. That this Conditional Use repeals and replaces all previous conditional use approvals for 740 College Avenue.
d. That the parking lot be re-sealed and striped within 60 days of approval.
e. That a search for additional off-street parking or parking agreements shall be undertaken by the church based on the increased demand for parking at this site and its various uses. A parking plan shall be submitted to the Department of City Development within 60 days of approval of this Conditional Use for review.
f. That leases shall be created between the new building owners and all tenants leasing space within the building within 30 days of this approval to reflect the new property
ownership and any conditions required of the uses. Copies of said leases shall be provided to the Department of City Development.
g. That no additional uses be allowed, other than what is listed in this Conditional Use approval, without proper review and approval by the Department of City Development, and/or Plan Commission and Common Council.
h. That all signs shall be professionally made, comply with zoning requirements, and be submitted for the review and approval of the Director of City Development prior to issuance of building permits and installation.
i. That the dumpster enclosure shall be repaired, and the doors shall be put back on the enclosure as required within 30 days of this approval.
j. That Living Light Christian Church shall have hours of 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Sundays. Living Light service will take place in the area identified on the attached floor plan as the gymnasium following its remodel.
k. That The Vine Ministries may utilize the space identified on the attached floor plan for the lower level of the building for Tuesday Bible Study from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and for Sunday Services from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
l. That the Church of Christ shall occupy the space identified on the attached first floor plan, formerly the cafeteria, on Wednesday's for Bible study from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Sunday services from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
m. That the request to offer health clinic services be located as identified on the lower level, subject to the following additional conditions:
1. The uses may include medical offices, licensed massage, music therapy, acupuncture/pressure, substance abuse and other psychological counseling, psychiatry, and physical therapy.
2. That the hours of the aforementioned clinics may be open to the general public from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Sundays.
3. That the approval of the Director of City Development shall be obtained prior to offering medical services not listed in this condition.
4. That the health clinic services do not include use of the swimming pool.
n. That the request to operate commercial recreation facilities, including the fitness center and swimming pool, Fit for Life program other fitness programs be subject to the following additional conditions and in the area identified on the lower level:
1. That the hours of such facilities may be open to the general public from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.
2. That fitness and exercise classes are permitted, including dance, aerobics, pilates, yoga and similar classes.
3. That recreational sports training, practice, and amateur tournament sessions may be allowed, including gymnastics, boxing, martial arts, swimming, basketball, volleyball, and similar types of sessions. Activities shall occur within the allowed hours inside the complex, without overflow into the parking area.
4. That no professional or semi-professional sporting events involving ticket sales or entry fees are allowed. This includes boxing matches, cage fighting, mixed martial arts, or similar events.
o. That a security plan for the building and information addressing safety, loitering, after-hours policies on how minors will be monitored after leaving the center, and any other potential security issues shall be submitted to the Department of City Development for review and approval within 60 days of this approval.
p. That those improvements as required by above conditions shall be fully implemented by the dates listed. If the applicant or owner fails to implement the required improvements by said dates, the applicant or owner shall provide the City with a letter of credit, bond, or other acceptable financial security, equal in value to the required improvements.
The financial security documents shall be submitted for the review and approval of the Director of City Development, shall be issued in the City's favor, shall be in effect for one year from the date of issuance, shall be extended beyond the expiration date if deemed necessary by the City of Racine, and shall require that the issuer give a 90-day notice to the Department of City Development prior to the expiration of said financial security.
The City is authorized by this conditional use permit to enter the site, implement the plan(s) and draw on the financial security for the cost of implementation if required improvements are not implemented by the dates stated. Any costs incurred in excess of the value of the financial security shall be paid by the applicant or owner or shall be imposed as a special charge against the real property in accordance with the applicable statute.
By operating under this conditional use, the applicant and owner give permission to the City to enter upon the property for purpose hereby described.
q. 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.
r. That this plan shall be brought back before the Plan Commission within 6 months to monitor the progress and compliance with the listed conditions.
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