Sponsor
Alderman Wisneski
Title
Amendment to a conditional use permit for a contractor storage facility at 1530 Romayne Ave. (the rear portion of the lot also addressed as 2504 Douglas Avenue). (PC-11).
Resolved, that the request from Kurt Jorgenson, of Jorgenson General Contracting, to utilize the pole barn at 1530 Romayne Avenue as indoor contractor storage be approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on December 14, 2011, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That the hours which the site may operate are 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
c. That any requested signage for the business shall be applied for separately and reviewed in accordance with signage allowances for the I-1 District.
d. That members of the Douglas Avenue Access Corridor shall be notified of the proposal and provide feedback to City staff for further possible requirements.
e. That all trash shall be stored indoors at all times. If the applicant/owner desires to place a dumpster to collect the building waste, the location shall be reviewed by the Department of City Development, the plan shall be modified, and the trash shall be enclosed with 6' tall opaque screening as required by code.
f. That the indoor storage of work vehicles, between two and four vehicles at a time, receive all needed approvals to ensure safety and proper ventilation is maintained within the building.
g. As long as this site remains a secondary storage location for the main contractor's business, paving need not be required. However, should that change and more activity begin to occur out of the building, or, if required by any other City department, the drive aisle and other areas deemed necessary shall be paved.
h. That the applicant shall work with City Engineering and the Building Department concerning any requirements to connect to City storm water and/or storm sewer. If required, the applicant may submit a letter of credit or bond to expire July 15, 2012 which will ensure to the City that the connection/s will be made. If not required, the applicant shall provide a written letter from City Engineering indicating connection at this juncture on the lot is not required. This shall occur prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
i. Regarding financial assurances: If any required improvements are not completed at the occupancy is requested, a financial security shall be provided to the City in an amount 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 made by July 15, 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 the purposes described herein.
j. That there be no outside storage of any building materials of any kind at any time.
k. That the business obtain an Occupancy Permit for the business currently being run out of the building.
l. 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.
m. That this conditional use permit is subject to review by the Plan Commission for compliance to the listed conditions.
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