Sponsor
Alderman Wiser
Title
1637 Washington Avenue
Resolved, that the request by Tad Ballantyne, representing PW Partners, Inc., for remodel of the structure at 1637 Washington Avenue to allow for main level residential and office space is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on May 8, 2013, are approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and all applicable permits obtained.
c. That this property shall not function as a community living arrangement, or house any persons under supervision or monitoring of the judicial, mental health, or probation and parole systems.
d. That all building/sign plans be presented to the Director of City Development for review and approval prior to permits being obtained from the Building Department.
e. That the following be accomplished prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit:
1. Install a dumpster enclosure constructed of 6-foot high wood or masonry material, the design of which shall be presented to the Director of City Development for review and approval.
2. Repair and paint all non-brick building surfaces in a color scheme to be presented to the Director of City Development for review and approval.
3. Implement a landscape plan in accordance with an approved plan. Said plan shall be submitted to the Director of City Development for review and approval.
4. Remove the south-side shed addition.
5. Repair, re-seal, and re-stripe the parking lot. Install wheel stops at parking spaces, and install wheel stops and /or curbing along sidewalks where parking is directly adjacent.
6. Install new air conditioner covers. The design and color of said covers shall be presented to the Director of City Development for review and approval.
f. If any improvements listed in condition "e" cannot be completed prior to the request for an occupancy permit, than 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, subject to the following:
1. 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 the financial assurance.
2. 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.
3. By operating under this conditional use, the applicant and owner give permission to the City to enter upon the property for purpose hereby described.
g. That any future proposed changes to the exterior of the building shall be subject to review by the Director of City Development or City Plan Commission and the Uptown Design Review Board.
h. That no minor changes be made from the conditions of this approval without the approval of the Director of City Development, and no major changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Plan Commission.
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