CITY PLAN COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · August 17, 2020
Minutes
809 N.Broadway, 1st Floor
City of Milwaukee Boardroom
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
CITY PLAN COMMISSION
STEPHANIE BLOOMINGDALE - CHAIR
ALLYSON NEMEC - VICE-CHAIR
Darryl Johnson, Brianna Sas-Perez, Ranell Washington, and
Catrina Crane
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant, 286-2232, clee@milwaukee.gov
Planning Division, 414-286-5726, planadmin@milwaukee.gov
Monday, August 17, 2020 1:30 PM 809 N.Broadway, 1st Floor Boardroom
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
Meeting convened at 1:31 p.m.
Present: 6 - Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Johnson, Washington, Bloomingdale
Also present:
Sam Leichtling, DCD Planning Division
Kristin Connelly, DCD Planning Division
Forrest Elliott, DCD Planning Division
1. Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes.
The meeting minutes from July 20, 2020 were approved without objection.
Comprehensive Planning - Public Hearing 1:30 P.M.
2. 200132 Substitute resolution approving annexation of territory to Business
Improvement District No. 19 (Villard Avenue), in the 1st Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Natanael Martinez, DCD
Stephanie Harling, Villard Avenue BID
Angelique Sharpe, Villard Avenue BID
Kermiath McClendon, DCD
Public testimony:
Mike Malatesta (support)
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James Kue
Jeanette Wright-Claus (support)
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, 1st Ald. Dist., testified in support.
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by member Johnson. (Prevailed 6-0)
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Darryl Johnson, that
this Resolution be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Johnson, Washington, and Bloomingdale
No: 0
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Darryl Johnson, that
this Resolution be REFERRED TO to the COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Johnson, Washington, and Bloomingdale
No: 0
Comprehensive Planning - Public Hearing 2:00 P.M.
3. 200377 Resolution approving annexation of territory to Business Improvement
District No. 8 (Historic King Drive), in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Appearing:
Terence Acquah, DCD
Deshea Agee, Historic King Drive BID
Natanael Martinez, DCD
Public testimony:
Janine James Cromwell
John Doherty (oppose)
Sy Smith (oppose)
Larry Roffers (support)
Fatima Laster (oppose)
Samuel Sims (oppose)
Darren Jackson (support)
Nicole Robbins (support)
LaMarr Franklin (support)
Jasmine Johnson (support)
James Phelps (support)
Ashely Booth (support)
Written comments in support from five individuals were read into the record.
Written comments in opposition from three individuals were read into the record.
Twelve letters in support were noted.
One letter in opposition was noted.
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Ald. Milele Coggs, 6th Ald. Dist., testified in support.
Member Johnson moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 6-0)
A motion was made by Darryl Johnson, seconded by Catrina Crane, that this
Resolution be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Johnson, Washington, and Bloomingdale
No: 0
A motion was made by Darryl Johnson, seconded by Catrina Crane, that this
Resolution be REFERRED TO to the COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Johnson, Washington, and Bloomingdale
No: 0
Zoning - Public Hearing 2:30 P.M.
4. 200326 A substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for assembly halls
and religious assembly.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Ed Richardson, DCD
Member Sas-Perez moved approval of the Proposed Substitute B version of the
ordinance, seconded by member Washington. (Prevailed 6-0)
This Ordinance was RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED to the
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Aye: 6- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Johnson, Washington, and Bloomingdale
No: 0
Zoning - Public Hearing 2:35 P.M.
5. 191891 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed
Planned Development to a new Detailed Planned Development known
as Simon Landscape PD for the properties located at 4565 and 4569
South 20th Street, on the west side of South 20th Street, north of West
Layton Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Bryan Simon, Simon Landscape
John Bielinski, Direct Outdoor
Three letters of support were noted.
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Ald. Scott Spiker, 13th Ald. Dist., testified in support.
Member Washington moved conditional approval, seconded by member Johnson.
(Prevailed 5-0) Vice-chair Nemec excused.
Condition:
Submittal of a final exhibit reflecting clarifications and staff comments.
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Darryl Johnson, that
this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED to the
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sas-Perez, Crane, Johnson, Washington, and Bloomingdale
No: 0
Excused: 1- Nemec
Zoning
6. 200516 Resolution approving the site plan, landscape plan, and building
elevations for the construction of a one-story, 105,485 square foot
speculative building located at 8500 North Pfeil Street, on the east side
of North Pfeil Street, north of West Donna Drive, relative to the
Development Incentive Zone (DIZ) known as Towne Corporate Park of
Granville, established by Section 295-91-0029 of the former Milwaukee
Code, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Chad Navis, Industrial Investments
Frank Dekan, Zilber Property Group
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 5-0)
Vice-chair Nemec excused.
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Catrina Crane, that
this Resolution be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sas-Perez, Crane, Johnson, Washington, and Bloomingdale
No: 0
Excused: 1- Nemec
Zoning
7. 200517 Resolution approving changes to the river-facing facade and Riverwalk of
the property located at 107-11 East Kilbourn Avenue, on the east side of
the Milwaukee River, south of East Kilbourn Avenue, relative to a Site
Plan Review Overlay Zone (SPROZ) established by Section
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295-91.0021 of the former Milwaukee Code, in the 4th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Audry Grill, RINKA
Andrew Kerr, RINKA
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 5-0)
Vice-chair Nemec excused.
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Catrina Crane, that
this Resolution be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Sas-Perez, Crane, Johnson, Washington, and Bloomingdale
No: 0
Excused: 1- Nemec
Meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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Agenda
809 N.Broadway, 1st Floor
City of Milwaukee Boardroom
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
CITY PLAN COMMISSION
STEPHANIE BLOOMINGDALE - CHAIR
ALLYSON NEMEC - VICE-CHAIR
Darryl Johnson, Brianna Sas-Perez, Ranell Washington, and
Catrina Crane
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant, 286-2232, clee@milwaukee.gov
Planning Division, 414-286-5726, planadmin@milwaukee.gov
Monday, August 17, 2020 1:30 PM 809 N.Broadway, 1st Floor Boardroom
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable or on the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
1. Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes.
Comprehensive Planning - Public Hearing 1:30 P.M.
2. 200132 Substitute resolution approving annexation of territory to Business
Improvement District No. 19 (Villard Avenue), in the 1st Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This is a public hearing. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the
City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable or the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. Those wishing provide testimony relating to this
matter are encouraged to do so by e-mailing Planning staff at
PlanAdmin@milwaukee.gov at least one business day prior to the start of the meeting.
Those wishing to provide testimony will be asked to do so by phone or internet and may
call Planning Staff at (414) 286-5726 during the hearing, and they will relay the testimony
to the commissioners. You may also join the meeting via the webinar. Visit the City Plan
Commission website (https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC) for details on how to access the
webinar.
Comprehensive Planning - Public Hearing 2:00 P.M.
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3. 200377 Resolution approving annexation of territory to Business Improvement
District No. 8 (Historic King Drive), in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
This is a public hearing. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the
City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable or the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. Those wishing provide testimony relating to this
matter are encouraged to do so by e-mailing Planning staff at
PlanAdmin@milwaukee.gov at least one business day prior to the start of the meeting.
Those wishing to provide testimony will be asked to do so by phone or internet and may
call Planning Staff at (414) 286-5726 during the hearing, and they will relay the testimony
to the commissioners. You may also join the meeting via the webinar. Visit the City Plan
Commission website (https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC) for details on how to access the
webinar.
Zoning - Public Hearing 2:30 P.M.
4. 200326 A substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for assembly halls and
religious assembly.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This is a public hearing. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the
City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable or the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. Those wishing provide testimony relating to this
matter are encouraged to do so by e-mailing Planning staff at
PlanAdmin@milwaukee.gov at least one business day prior to the start of the meeting.
Those wishing to provide testimony will be asked to do so by phone or internet and may
call Planning Staff at (414) 286-5726 during the hearing, and they will relay the testimony
to the commissioners. You may also join the meeting via the webinar. Visit the City Plan
Commission website (https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC) for details on how to access the
webinar.
Zoning - Public Hearing 2:35 P.M.
5. 191891 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed
Planned Development to a new Detailed Planned Development known as
Simon Landscape PD for the properties located at 4565 and 4569 South
20th Street, on the west side of South 20th Street, north of West Layton
Avenue, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This is a public hearing. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via the
City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable or the Internet at
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel. Those wishing provide testimony relating to this
matter are encouraged to do so by e-mailing Planning staff at
PlanAdmin@milwaukee.gov at least one business day prior to the start of the meeting.
Those wishing to provide testimony will be asked to do so by phone or internet and may
call Planning Staff at (414) 286-5726 during the hearing, and they will relay the testimony
to the commissioners. You may also join the meeting via the webinar. Visit the City Plan
Commission website (https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC) for details on how to access the
webinar.
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Zoning
6. 200516 Resolution approving the site plan, landscape plan, and building elevations
for the construction of a one-story, 105,485 square foot speculative
building located at 8500 North Pfeil Street, on the east side of North Pfeil
Street, north of West Donna Drive, relative to the Development Incentive
Zone (DIZ) known as Towne Corporate Park of Granville, established by
Section 295-91-0029 of the former Milwaukee Code, in the 9th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Zoning
7. 200517 Resolution approving changes to the river-facing facade and Riverwalk of
the property located at 107-11 East Kilbourn Avenue, on the east side of
the Milwaukee River, south of East Kilbourn Avenue, relative to a Site Plan
Review Overlay Zone (SPROZ) established by Section 295-91.0021 of the
former Milwaukee Code, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This meeting can be viewed in its entirety through the City's Legislative Research Center at
http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar.
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through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this
service, contact the Administration Office at 286-5800, (FAX) 286-0851 or by writing to the
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