Sponsor
Alderman DeHahn
Title
Tire Service Facility at 2001 Racine Street
Resolved, that the request by Romayne Wilson, represented by Attorney Ken Rusch, for a conditional use permit to operate a new and used tire business at 2001 Racine Street is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on May 11, 2016 be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That approval of this conditional use is contingent upon the approval of the rezoning of the property from B-1 Neighborhood Convenience to B-1 with a FD FLEX Development Overlay (ZOrd. 003-16 & Use Supplement 0412-16).
c. That all applicable codes and ordinances shall be complied with and required permits acquired.
d. That vehicle repair or service, beyond tire repair or replacement for private passenger vehicles, is prohibited.
e. That a Waste Tire Generator license shall be obtained from the City Clerk’s office prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. Tires awaiting disposal or being delivered must be stored indoors at all times.
f. That the towing of vehicles to and from the site is prohibited, and no tow truck may be kept on-site.
g. That the sale and storage of automobiles is prohibited.
h. That all business operations shall take place inside the building, during stated hours of operation, with the doors closed.
i. That it is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure noise emissions remain at acceptable levels, and to further mitigate noise emissions if deemed necessary by the City.
j. That no outside storage or display is allowed at any time.
k. That a site-specific photometric plan be provided to the Department of City Development for review and approval prior to lighting installation and issuance of an occupancy permit.
l. That signage is not approved with this review. All proposed signage shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of City Development prior to issuance of a sign permit.
m. That no banners, flags, inflatables, pennants, string-lights, or other attraction devices are allowed at any time.
n. That an exception to allow 8 on-site parking spaces where 13 are required be approved.
o. That the parking area shall be striped, and wheel stops installed, according to approved plans prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
p. That no vehicles related to this operation shall be stored or parked on the street at any time.
q. That a landscape plan for the established buffer areas shall be submitted to the Department of City Development for review and approval. All landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
r. That the existing chain link fence shall be replaced prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
s. That the dumpster and enclosure shall be installed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
t. That the owner is responsible for all site maintenance, including but not limited to removal of weeds, building and landscaping upkeep, and snow and trash removal.
u. That the hours of operation may be Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
v. That if, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, landscaping is not completed, a financial surety shall be provided to the City in an amount equal in value to the required improvements, subject to the following terms:
1. Financial surety 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.
2. The City is authorized by this Conditional Use permit to enter the site, implement the plans(s) and draw on the financial security for the cost of implementation if required improvements are not completed by the time of the issuance of an occupancy permit, or by an earlier date as may be required herein. Any costs incurred in excess of the value of the financial security shall be paid by the applicant or the owner or shall be imposed as a special charge against the real property in accordance with applicable statute.
w. That by operating under this Conditional Use, the owner gives permission to the City to enter upon the property for the purposes described herein.
x. That no minor changes be made to the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Plan Commission, and no major changes be made without the approval of the Common Council.
y. That this conditional use permit is subject to review by the Plan Commission for compliance to the listed conditions.
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