Number
110408
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
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Title
Substitute resolution granting a special privilege to Urban Ecology Center to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp, planter boxes, a bench, and handrails for the premises at 3700 West Pierce Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This resolution grants a special privilege to Urban Ecology Center to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp, planter boxes, a bench, and handrails for the premises at 3700 West Pierce Street.
Body
Whereas, The applicant is requesting permission to construct and maintain a barrier free access ramp and planter boxes in the public right-of-way; and
Whereas, A site visit revealed the presence of a bench and handrails in the public right-of-way; and
Whereas, Said items may only legally encroach into the public right-of-way by granting of a special privilege resolution adopted by the Common Council; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that Urban Ecology Center, 1500 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211 is hereby granted the following special privileges:
1. To construct and maintain a concrete barrier free access ramp projecting 3 feet 2 inches into the north sidewalk area of West Pierce Street. Said ramp commences approximately 8 feet east of the westline of South 37th Street extended and extends 17 feet to the west. There is a raised 4-inch tall and 6-inch wide curb that runs along the southern edge of the ramp.
2. To place and maintain four wood planter boxes in the north sidewalk area of West Pierce Street, which are permanently abutting the aforementioned barrier free access ramp in order to act as boundary at the edge of the ramp. Said 1-foot 1-inch wide planters commence at a point approximately 8 feet east of the westline of South 37th Street extended and extends 16 feet 4 inches to the west. The edge of the planters abutting the ramp is raised such that the total height of the p...
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