CITY PLAN COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · February 15, 2021
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
Brianna Sas-Perez, Ranell Washington, Catrina Crane, and
Willie Smith
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant, 286-2232, clee@milwaukee.gov
Planning Division, 414-286-5726, planadmin@milwaukee.gov
Monday, February 15, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the Internet at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
Additional instructions and meeting details can further be found on the City Plan
Commission website: https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC.
Meeting convened at 1:31 p.m.
Willie Smith was introduced as a new member to the commission, executive director
for the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation, and having commercial
and residential real estate and lending background.
Present: 6 - Nemec, Bloomingdale, Washington, Smith, Sas-Perez, Crane
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 from December 7, 2020
Meeting minutes from December 7, 2020 were approved without objection. Member
Smith abstained.
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:30 PM
2. 201135 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from a Detailed
Planned Development known as Paragon at Granville Estates to
Single-Family Residential, RS3, for the property located at 7901 North
Granville Road, on the west side of North Granville Road, south of West
Bradley Road, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Appearing:
Dinah Gant, New Testament Church of Milwaukee representative
No public testimony.
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by vice-chair Nemec. (Prevailed 6-0)
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Allyson Nemec, that
this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED to the
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Bloomingdale, Nemec, Washington, Smith, Sas-Perez, and Crane
No: 0
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:40 PM
3. 201142 A substitute ordinance relating to the establishment of a Master Sign
Program Overlay Zone known as Druml Company Master Sign Program
for the properties located at 1930, 1950-1966 and 2000-2030 South 4th
Street, on the east side of South 4th Street, north of West Becher Street,
in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Stephanie Pike, FASTSIGNS
Heidi Huber, Druml Properties
Dan Adams, Druml Properties
No public testimony.
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 6-0)
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Catrina Crane, that
this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED to the
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Bloomingdale, Nemec, Washington, Smith, Sas-Perez, and Crane
No: 0
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:50 PM
4. 201136 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Single-Family
Residential, RS2, to a Detailed Planned Development, DPD, for the
property located on the southeast corner of North 124th Street and West
Bradley Road, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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Brian Randall, applicant attorney
Chris Stevens, New Era Development
Brian Nelson, BRR Architecture
No public testimony.
Member Washington moved conditional approval, seconded by member Crane.
(Prevailed 6-0)
Conditions: submitting final exhibits that incorporate comments previously provided by
staff and included within the staff report, as well as two additional conditions
recommended by commissioners:
1. The applicant working with staff prior to ZND to determine whether an alternative
window material, such as fiber glass, is achievable in lieu of the currently proposed
vinyl.
2. The applicant exploring options to incorporate additional sustainable and green
infrastructure elements into the landscape plan prior to submission of final exhibits.
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Catrina Crane, that
this Ordinance be APPROVED CONDITIONALLY. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye: 6- Bloomingdale, Nemec, Washington, Smith, Sas-Perez, and Crane
No: 0
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Catrina Crane, that
this Ordinance be REFERRED TO to the ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Bloomingdale, Nemec, Washington, Smith, Sas-Perez, and Crane
No: 0
Department of Public Works
5. 201237 An ordinance granting an air space lease to RITE HITE Global
Headquarters Project, 360 W. Freshwater Way/425 W. Freshwater Way.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dawn Schmidt, DPW
Troy Jacoby, Eppstein Uhen Architects
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by vice-chair Nemec. (Prevailed 6-0)
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Allyson Nemec, that
this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED to the
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Bloomingdale, Nemec, Washington, Smith, Sas-Perez, and Crane
No: 0
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6. 201341 Communication related to the 2020 year in review.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Ms. Connelly and Mr. Leichtling gave a presentation on 2020 year in review and
upcoming projects or items for 2021.
Tanya Fonseca was introduced as the new DCD Long Range Planning Manager.
Meeting adjourned at 3:29 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
Brianna Sas-Perez, Ranell Washington, Catrina Crane, and Willie
Smith
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant, 286-2232, clee@milwaukee.gov
Planning Division, 414-286-5726, planadmin@milwaukee.gov
Monday, February 15, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting
Amended 2-9-21 #200700 removed
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so via
the Internet at http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
Additional instructions and meeting details can further be found on the City Plan
Commission website: https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC.
1. Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes from December 7, 2020
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:30 PM
2. 201135 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from a Detailed Planned
Development known as Paragon at Granville Estates to Single-Family
Residential, RS3, for the property located at 7901 North Granville Road, on
the west side of North Granville Road, south of West Bradley Road, in the
9th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This is a public hearing. Those wishing to 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
during the meeting should visit the City Plan Commission website
(https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC) for details on how to register and access the webinar
platform to provide testimony during the meeting. If you are unable to access the webinar
platform but wish to provide a comment during the meeting, you may also leave a voice
message or text Planning Staff at (414) 708-0626 during the hearing, and they will relay
the testimony to the Commissioners.
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:40 PM
3. 201142 An ordinance relating to the establishment of a Master Sign Program
overlay known as Druml Company Master Sign Program for the properties
located at 1930, 1950-1966 and 2000-2030 South 4th Street, on the east
side of South 4th Street, north of West Becher Street, in the 12th
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Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This is a public hearing. Those wishing to 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
during the meeting should visit the City Plan Commission website
(https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC) for details on how to register and access the webinar
platform to provide testimony during the meeting. If you are unable to access the webinar
platform but wish to provide a comment during the meeting, you may also leave a voice
message or text Planning Staff at (414) 708-0626 during the hearing, and they will relay
the testimony to the Commissioners.
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:50 PM
4. 201136 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Single-Family
Residential, RS2, to a Detailed Planned Development, DPD, for the
property located on the southeast corner of North 124th Street and West
Bradley Road, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This is a public hearing. Those wishing to 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
during the meeting should visit the City Plan Commission website
(https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC) for details on how to register and access the webinar
platform to provide testimony during the meeting. If you are unable to access the webinar
platform but wish to provide a comment during the meeting, you may also leave a voice
message or text Planning Staff at (414) 708-0626 during the hearing, and they will relay
the testimony to the Commissioners.
Department of Public Works
5. 201237 An ordinance granting an air space lease to RITE HITE Global
Headquarters Project, 360 W. Freshwater Way/425 W. Freshwater Way.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
6. 201341 Communication related to the 2020 year in review.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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Times for specific agenda items are estimations. If items cannot be heard at their specified times,
they will be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.
Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities
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
Coordinator at City Development, 809 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are
required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing
before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information
is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
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