Sponsor
Alderman Helding
Title
Conditional Use Permit for 724 Racine Street for a contractor's storage and materials fabrication facility be approved with conditions
Resolved, that the request by Abimael Gutierrez of Wisconsin Iron & Steel, LLC., seeking a Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's storage and materials fabrication facility at 724 Racine Street, be approved subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans as presented to the Plan Commission on April 13, 2011, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired.
c. That the maximum hours of the operation of the facility be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with no hours on Saturday or Sunday.
d. That this operation shall generate no noise or emit no fumes or smoke so as to be considered a violation of applicable codes and ordinances.
e. That all trash and recyclables be stored in closed containers and screened from view.
f. That all signs be professionally made, comply with all applicable ordinances and standards, and be presented to the Downtown Area Design Review Commission for review and approval.
g. That the following actions shall be taken by May 31, 2011:
1. Cease the outside storage of vehicles, equipment and materials, and cease the outside storage of materials on or in trailers.
2. Remove all obsolete signage.
3. Removed the flatbed trailer from the property or store indoors.
4. Removed the office trailer from the property or store indoors.
5. Remove inoperable and/or collector vehicles from the property or store in doors.
h. That the following improvements shall be made to the property by August 1, 2011:
1. Repaint the building exterior. The proposed color(s) shall be presented to the Director of City development for review and approval prior the building being painted.
2. Repaired paved areas, seal paved areas, and stripe parking areas.
3. Pave unpaved travel lanes and parking areas. The proposed paving plan shall be presented to the Director of City development for review and approval prior to implementation.
4. Screen dumpster area(s). The proposed dumpster areas and screening method shall be presented to the Director of City development for review and approval prior installation.
5. Repair or replace worn out receiving/shipping bay bumpers and seals.
6. Repair or replace damaged railing located north of receiving docks.
i. That those improvements as required by above condition "h" shall be fully implemented by August 1, 2011. If the applicant or owner fails to implement the required improvements by August 1, 2011 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 August 1, 2012. 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.
j. 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.
k. That this permit is subject to Plan Commission review for compliance with the listed conditions.
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