Sponsor
Alderman Wiser
Title
Conditional Use for 500 Walton Avenue and 2214 N. Wisconsin Street
Resolved, that the request from Rose Nelson, representing Wild Root Market, seeking a conditional use permit to accommodate a grocery store at 500 Walton Avenue and associated vehicle parking at 2214 N. Wisconsin Street is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a.That the plans presented at the June 14, 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 exceptions to the zoning ordinance are granted (Racine Municipal Code: Chapter 114):
1.114-1076 (1): The total signage allowed for the combined properties of 500 Walton Avenue and 2214 N. Wisconsin Street may be increased from 60 square feet to 150 square feet and all other aspects if the signage shall conform to the B-2 Community Shopping District unless otherwise stated herein.
2. 114-1028(e): One sign, facing Walton Avenue, may project above the parapet line.
3. 114-1168: The parking and loading areas visible from Erie Street and N. Wisconsin Street need not be screened from the opposite residential uses.
4. 114-1223: In the event of such instances, only those tractor-trailer combinations unable to successfully maneuver into the 500 Walton Avenue receiving area may parallel park in the north parking lane on Walton Avenue to unload directly opposite the store’s main entrance.
d. That prior to installation a signage plan be submitted to the Director of City Development for review and approval.
e. That prior to the issuance of building permit a final landscaping plan be provided to the Director of City Development staff for review and approval prior to issuance of permits.
f. That prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the following shall be accomplished:
1. Cleaning, repair and painting of the building’s exterior as depicted in the approved plans.
2. Installation of stone veneer surround on canopy columns.
3. Installation of all landscaping in accordance with the approved plan.
4. Installation of updated parking lot and building façade lighting.
5. Implementation of the approved landscaping and dumpster screening plan.
6. Repaired, sealed and striped all parking and loading areas and pave limited portions of the parkways of Eire Street and N. Wisconsin Street directly south of the driveway aprons.
7. Installation of privacy slats or other screening materials along the western fencing adjacent to the parking area at 2214 N. Wisconsin Street, as approved by the Director of City Development.
g. If any improvements listed in condition “f” cannot be completed prior to the issuance of 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.
h. 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.
i. That this permit is subject to review by the Plan Commission for compliance with the listed condition, or in response neighbor concerns related to the operation and maintenance of the facility and grounds, or traffic patterns and safety.
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