CITY PLAN COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · August 23, 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, Willie
Smith,and Tarik Moody
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant, 286-2232, clee@milwaukee.gov
Planning Division, 414-286-5726, planadmin@milwaukee.gov
Monday, August 23, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting
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
https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/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.
Present: 7 - Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, Smith
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 July 12, 2021.
The meeting minutes from July 12, 2021 were approved without objection.
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:30 PM
2. 210486 A substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for electric vehicle
supply equipment and charging facilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac and Ald. Johnson
Appearing:
Ed Richardson, DCD Planning Division
Matt Donath, Environmental Collaboration Office
Mr. Richardson, Elliott, and Donath gave an overview.
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No public testimony.
Vice-chair Nemec moved approval, seconded by member Smith. (Prevailed 7-0)
A motion was made by Allyson Nemec, seconded by Willie Smith, that this
Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED to the ZONING,
NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye: 7- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, and Smith
No: 0
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:40 PM
3. 210468 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from
Downtown-Mixed Activity, C9G, to Downtown-Residential and Specialty
Use, C9B(B), to allow a mixed-use development at 333 North Water
Street, on the southwest corner of North Water Street and East St. Paul
Avenue, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Appearing:
Greg Patin, DCD Planning Division
Devon Patterson, Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Tom D'Arcy, Hines
Mr. Patin and the development team gave an overview.
Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Ald. Dist., appeared in support.
Appearing to provide public testimony:
Marty Wall - in support
Vice-chair Nemec moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 7-0)
A motion was made by Allyson Nemec, 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: 7- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, and Smith
No: 0
Zoning
4. 210646 Resolution approving a Riverwalk connection, site plan and river-facing
elevations for a proposed mixed-use development located at 333 North
Water Street, on the east side of the Milwaukee River and west of North
Water Street, relative to a Site Plan Review Overlay Zone known as the
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Historic Third Ward Riverwalk, established by Section 295-91.0021 of
the former Milwaukee Code, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
This item was considered in companion to item 3.
Appearing:
Greg Patin, DCD Planning Division
Devon Patterson, Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Tom D'Arcy, Hines
Mr. Patin and the development team gave an overview.
Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Ald. Dist., appeared in support.
Appearing to provide public testimony:
Marty Wall - in support
Vice-chair Nemec moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 7-0)
A motion was made by Allyson Nemec, seconded by Catrina Crane, that this
Resolution be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, and Smith
No: 0
Zoning
5. 210647 Resolution approving the site plan and river-facing elevations for a
proposed mixed-use development and changes to the existing Riverwalk
at 1005 North Edison Street, and changes to the existing Riverwalk
connectors at 1001 and 1027 North Edison Street, on the east side of
the Milwaukee River, west of North Edison Street, 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
Appearing:
Nate Helbach, The Neutral Project
Ola Adamczewska, Michael Green Architecture
Evan Dysart, Michael Green Architecture
Yves LaPierre, DCD Real Estate
Mr. Leichtling and the applicant team gave an overview.
Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th Ald. Dist., appeared in support.
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by member Smith. (Prevailed 7-0)
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Willie Smith, that this
Resolution be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, and Smith
No: 0
Zoning - Public Hearing 2:10 PM
6. 210585 Substitute ordinance creating the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment
District Interim Study Overlay Zone, for properties located along West
North Avenue between North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and
Interstate 43, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Mr. Leichtling gave an overview.
Ald. Milele Coggs, 6th Ald. Dist., appeared in support.
No public testimony.
Member Crane moved approval, seconded by member Washington. (Prevailed 7-0)
A motion was made by Catrina Crane, seconded by Ranell Washington, that
this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED to the
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, and Smith
No: 0
Zoning
7. 210586 Substitute resolution creating a study plan for the Bronzeville Cultural and
Entertainment District Interim Study Overlay Zone, as established by
Section 295-1005 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, for properties
located along West North Avenue between North Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Drive and Interstate 43, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
This item was considered in companion to item 6.
Mr. Leichtling gave an overview.
Ald. Milele Coggs, 6th Ald. Dist., appeared in support.
No public testimony.
Member Crane moved approval, seconded by member Washington. (Prevailed 7-0)
A motion was made by Catrina Crane, seconded by Ranell Washington, that
this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion
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PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, and Smith
No: 0
Comprehensive Planning
8. 210587 Substitute resolution approving the City of Milwaukee Industrial Land
Analysis and amending the Citywide Policy Plan as part of Milwaukee’s
Overall Comprehensive Plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
Appearing:
Monica Wauck-Smith, DCD Planning Division
Ms. Wauck-Smith gave an overview.
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 6-0)
Vice-chair Nemec excused.
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Catrina Crane, that
this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, and Smith
No: 0
Excused: 1- Nemec
The commission commended Mr. Elliott for his service to the commission and gave
congratulatory remarks to him on his next endeavor.
Meeting adjourned at 4:21 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Center
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, Willie
Smith,and Tarik Moody
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant, 286-2232, clee@milwaukee.gov
Planning Division, 414-286-5726, planadmin@milwaukee.gov
Monday, August 23, 2021 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting
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
https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/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 July 12, 2021.
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:30 PM
2. 210486 A substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for electric vehicle
supply equipment and charging facilities.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac and Ald. Johnson
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
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3. 210468 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Downtown-Mixed
Activity, C9G, to Downtown-Residential and Specialty Use, C9B(B), to
allow a mixed-use development at 333 North Water Street, on the
southwest corner of North Water Street and East St. Paul Avenue, in the
4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
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
4. 210646 Resolution approving a Riverwalk connection, site plan and river-facing
elevations for a proposed mixed-use development located at 333 North
Water Street, on the east side of the Milwaukee River and west of North
Water Street, relative to a Site Plan Review Overlay Zone known as the
Historic Third Ward Riverwalk, established by Section 295-91.0021 of the
former Milwaukee Code, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Zoning
5. 210647 Resolution approving the site plan and river-facing elevations for a
proposed mixed-use development and changes to the existing Riverwalk
at 1005 North Edison Street, and changes to the existing Riverwalk
connectors at 1001 and 1027 North Edison Street, on the east side of the
Milwaukee River, west of North Edison Street, 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
Zoning - Public Hearing 2:10 PM
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6. 210585 Ordinance creating the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District
Interim Study Overlay Zone, for properties located along West North
Avenue between North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Interstate 43,
in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
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
7. 210586 Resolution creating a study plan for the Bronzeville Cultural and
Entertainment District Interim Study Overlay Zone, as established by
Section 295-1005 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, for properties
located along West North Avenue between North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Drive and Interstate 43, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Coggs
Comprehensive Planning
8. 210587 Substitute resolution approving the City of Milwaukee Industrial Land
Analysis and amending the Citywide Policy Plan as part of Milwaukee’s
Overall Comprehensive Plan.
Sponsors: Ald. Perez
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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