Sponsor
Alderman Wiser
Title
Electronic Message Center at 930 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Resolved, that the request from Michael Hennessy, representing Racine Unified School District, seeking a conditional use permit to install an electronic message center at 930 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, for Julian Thomas Elementary School is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented at the April 26, 2017 Plan Commission meeting be approved, subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and all required permits be obtained unless otherwise authorized herein.
c. That the following exception are granted to Section 114-1033 Signs, Electronic message signs (Racine Municipal Code):
1. The hours of operation for the sign may be expanded from Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. to accommodate daily operation within these hours. The Electronic Message Center shall be turned completely off outside the hours allowed.
2. The required 25 ft. setback from the lot line is reduced to allow a zero ft. setback.
3. The overall maximum height of the sign is allowed to be 86 inches, exceeding the six feet (72 inches) allowance set by the ordinance.
4. The overall square footage of the ground sign may be 61 square feet. This is in addition to the existing non-illuminated ground sign measuring 12 square feet.
5. The required 200 ft. separation from residential zones and uses is waived.
d. That all other aspects of Section 114-1033 (a) be complied with.
e. That a final landscaping plan be provided to the City Development staff for review and approval prior to issuance of permits.
f. 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.
g. That this permit is subject to review by the Plan Commission for compliance with the li...
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