Sponsor
Alderman Wiser
Title
Indoor Auto Salvage, Recycling Business and Accessory Automobile Sales at 1620 Racine Street
That the request by Breeze Ratchford of DMR Trucking, Inc. for a conditional use permit to operate an indoor auto salvage and recycling business with accessory automobile sales at 1620 Racine Street is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on August 12, 2015 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 I-2 General Industrial to B-2 Community Shopping with a FLEX Development Overlay (ZOrd. 003-15 & Item 15-00717 Use Supplement).
c. That all applicable codes and ordinances shall be complied with and required permits acquired.
d. That this facility shall obtain and maintain a Type 2 salvage dealer license, inclusive of all other required licenses, registrations, and other information as required by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
e. That all outdoor piles of debris and materials, and areas of weeds and overgrowth, shall be removed or cleared prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
f. That the auto sales area shall be re-surfaced, and the remaining ingress, egress, and parking areas shall be re-sealed and striped per the approved plans prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
g. That there shall be no outdoor storage of materials, inoperable or unlicensed vehicles, vehicle parts or fluids, metal recycling bins or other related items on the site at any time.
h. That all vehicle fluids must be maintained in appropriate storage containers at all times.
i. That no vehicles related to this operation shall be stored or parked on the street at any time.
j. That all functions of the salvage and recycling operation shall take place indoors at all times.
k. That the fencing along the south side of the two single-story frame buildings shall be removed and / or replaced prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
l. That the requested curb cut shall not be installed without the review and approval of the City Engineering department.
m. That no motor vehicle repair shall take place on-site.
n. That any towing vehicles shall be stored inside during non-business hours.
o. That no more than eight (8) vehicles may be placed within the sales area at any one time. All vehicles in this area shall be operable and available for purchase as used cars. No parts vehicles may be stored in this area.
p. That recycling bins shall be stored indoors at all times.
q. That the concrete dumpster area shall be refurbished, cleared of debris and overgrowth, and enclosure doors shall be installed, prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
r. That the Quonset huts roof and trim shall be re-painted a grey color matching the existing paint to cover all rusted areas prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
s. That the applicant shall provide a landscaping plan, and exterior building repair and restoration plan for the two buildings adjacent to Racine Street within 90 days of approval. Phase 1 shall be implemented within 12 months of the Conditional Use approval, Phase 2 shall be implemented within 24 months of the Conditional Use approval, and Phase 3 shall be implemented within 36 months of the Conditional Use approval. Said plan shall include, but not be limited to, roof repair, window and door repair and/or updating, gutter replacement, etc. and be subject to review and approval by the Department of City Development.
t. That the owner is responsible for all site maintenance, including but not limited to removal of weeds, building upkeep, and snow and trash removal.
u. That any required handicapped space/s shall be located adjacent to the 1-story framed building (Building 2).
v. That the owner shall obtain a Waste Tire Generator license from the City Clerk prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
w. That signage is not approved with this plan. Any signage shall be subject to review and approval by the Department of City Development prior to obtaining a sign permit.
x. That the hours of operation may be Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. All business activity shall take place within these hours.
y. That if the required improvements are not completed at the time of occupancy, a financial security/assurance shall be provided to the City in an amount equal in value to each phase of the required improvements contained in the repair and restoration plan. All financial documents shall be reviewed and deemed acceptable by the City Attorney’s office.
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 completed within the stipulated phases. 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.
z. That by operating under this Conditional Use, the owner gives permission to the City to enter upon the property for the purposes described herein.
aa. 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.
bb. That this conditional use permit is subject to review by the Plan Commission for compliance to the listed conditions.
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