Number
010154
Version
SUBSTITUTE
REFERENCE
981524
SPONSOR
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution amending a special privilege granted to TAP Properties, Inc. to construct and maintain a balcony/deck structure with two decorative columns encroaching in the public right-of-way abutting the premises at 761 North Water Street, to now grant permission to keep and maintain flags, lights and window-box style planters on the structure and two movable planters at the same premises, in the 4th Aldermanic District in the City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution amends a special privilege granted to TAP Properties, Inc. to construct and maintain a balcony/deck structure with two decorative columns encroaching within the 15-foot wide fully concrete paved sidewalk area adjacent to 761 North Water Street, to now grant permission to keep and maintain flags, lights and window-box style planters on the structure and two movable planters at the same premises.
Body
Whereas, TAP Properties, Inc. (TAP) was granted a special privilege under Common Council Resolution File Number 981524, on March 23, 1999, to construct and maintain a decorative entryway with a second floor balcony/deck which is used for outdoor dining, at the building located at 761 North Water Street; and
Whereas, It has been observed that TAP placed 2 movable planters on the sidewalk near the support columns in front of this property and they were informed that Common Council permission is required for the planters to remain in the public right-of-way; and
Whereas, Our field investigation found that: a belt-driven antique-style ceiling fan is attached to the underside of the balcony/deck structure with a clear height of approximately 10 feet above the sidewalk; and several American flags on poles, lights to light-wash the deck facade; and window box style planters are positioned around the outside of the deck, extending over the sidewalk and west curbline of North Water Street; and
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