CITY PLAN COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 18, 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, October 18, 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 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 1:32 p.m.
Member Crane left the committee at 2:25 during item 6, and member Smith joined the
committee at 2:38 p.m. during item 8.
Present: 7 - Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, Smith
Also present:
Sam Leichtling, DCD Planning Division
Kristin Connelly, DCD Planning Division
Sydney Swift, DCD Planning Division
1. Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes from September 27, 2021.
The meeting minutes from September 27, 2021 were approved without objection.
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:30 PM
2. 210712 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial
Office, IO2, to Local Business, LB2, to allow commercial and community
uses on the property located at 274 East Keefe Avenue, on the northwest
corner of East Keefe Avenue and North Richards Street, in the 6th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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Tanya Fonseca, DCD Planning Division
Darryl Johnson, Riverworks Development Corp.
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- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, and Moody
No: 0
Excused: 1- Smith
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:40 PM
3. 210714 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family
Residential, RT4, to Local Business, LB2, to allow commercial uses on
the properties located at 3610 and 3616 West Vliet Street, on the
northeast corner of West Vliet Street and North 37th Street, in the 15th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Appearing:
Matt Haessly, DCD Real Estate
Amy Narr, Triciclo Peru, appeared and gave testimony as the prospective owner and to
expands its frozen empanadas operations at the new location.
No other public testimony.
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by member Sas-Perez. (Prevailed
5-0-1) Vice-chair Nemec abstaining.
A motion was made by Ranell Washington, seconded by Brianna Sas-Perez,
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, Washington, Bloomingdale, and Moody
No: 0
Excused: 1- Smith
Abstain: 1- Nemec
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:50 PM
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4. 210717 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial Light, IL2, to
Local Business, LB3, to allow commercial and residential uses on the
property located at 1617-33 East North Avenue, on the southwest corner
of East North Avenue and North Bartlett Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Appearing:
Kendall Breunig, applicant
Amanda Cervantes, 3rd Ald. Dist., appeared in support on behalf of Ald. Nik Kovac.
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- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, and Moody
No: 0
Excused: 1- Smith
Zoning
5. 210718 Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed
Planned Development known as Eastcastle Place to allow minor
changes to the site plan, exterior building design, and unit mix for the
senior living community located at 2505 East Bradford Avenue, located
on the south side of East Bradford Avenue between North Prospect
Avenue and North Downer Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Appearing:
Hailey Schwobe, AG Architects
Vice-chair Nemec moved approval, seconded by member Sas-Perez. (Prevailed 6-0)
A motion was made by Allyson Nemec, seconded by Brianna Sas-Perez, that
this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Crane, Washington, Bloomingdale, and Moody
No: 0
Excused: 1- Smith
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Zoning - Public Hearing 2:00 PM
6. 210715 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial Heavy, IH, to
Industrial Mixed, IM, to allow residential and other uses on the sites
located at 3040-56, 3100-3112 and 3112-R West Meinecke Avenue, on
the north side of West Meinecke Avenue, east of North 32nd Street, in
the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Mr. Leichtling said that the applicant requested to hold the item to the next meeting.
Walter Kennison, representing the current owner, appeared and testified in support.
There was no other public testimony.
Member Crane left the meeting at 2:25 p.m.
Vice-chair Nemec moved to hold the item to the next meeting, seconded by member
Sas-Perez. (Prevailed 5-0)
A motion was made by Allyson Nemec, seconded by Brianna Sas-Perez, that
this Ordinance be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Washington, Bloomingdale, and Moody
No: 0
Excused: 2- Crane, and Smith
DPW
7. 210631 A substitute ordinance to grant a subterranean space lease to
Community Within the Corridor Limited Partnership to occupy and
maintain a tunnel running from East-West, between the two main blocks
of the Community Within the Corridor redevelopment project at 3100
West Center Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Dawn Schmidt, Dept. of Public Works
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by vice-chair Nemec. (Prevailed 5-0)
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: 5- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Washington, Bloomingdale, and Moody
No: 0
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Excused: 2- Crane, and Smith
Comprehensive Planning
8. 210846 Resolution approving the updated Fond du Lac and North Area Plan as
part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 6th, 7th and 15th
Aldermanic Districts.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Member Smith joined the committee at 2:38 p.m.
Presenting:
Monica Wauck-Smith, DCD Planning Division
Kyle Gast, DCD Planning Division
Vice-chair Nemec moved approval, seconded by member Sas-Perez. (Prevailed 6-0)
A motion was made by Allyson Nemec, seconded by Brianna Sas-Perez, that
this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion
PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, and Smith
No: 0
Excused: 1- Crane
Miscellaneous
9. 210920 Resolution approving the 2022 City Plan Commission meeting dates.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
2022 City Plan Commission meeting dates were as follows:
January 24, February 14, March 7, April 4, April 25, May 16, June 6, June 27, July 18,
August 22, September 26, October 17, November 7, December 5
Member Sas-Perez moved approval, seconded by vice-chair Nemec. (Prevailed 6-0)
Next meeting of November 8, 2021 and meetings going forward anticipated to be
hybrid, both in-person and virtual.
A motion was made by Brianna Sas-Perez, seconded by Allyson Nemec, that
this Resolution be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Nemec, Sas-Perez, Washington, Bloomingdale, Moody, and Smith
No: 0
Excused: 1- Crane
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Meeting adjourned at 3:31 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, Willie
Smith,and Tarik Moody
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant, 286-2232, clee@milwaukee.gov
Planning Division, 414-286-5726, planadmin@milwaukee.gov
Monday, October 18, 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 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 September 27, 2021.
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:30 PM
2. 210712 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial
Office, IO2, to Local Business, LB2, to allow commercial and community
uses on the property located at 274 East Keefe Avenue, on the northwest
corner of East Keefe Avenue and North Richards Street, in the 6th
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
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3. 210714 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family
Residential, RT4, to Local Business, LB2, to allow commercial uses on the
properties located at 3610 and 3616 West Vliet Street, on the northeast
corner of West Vliet Street and North 37th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
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. 210717 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial Light, IL2, to
Local Business, LB3, to allow commercial and residential uses on the
property located at 1617-33 East North Avenue, on the southwest corner of
East North Avenue and North Bartlett Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
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
5. 210718 Resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned
Development known as Eastcastle Place to allow minor changes to the site
plan, exterior building design, and unit mix for the senior living community
located at 2505 East Bradford Avenue, located on the south side of East
Bradford Avenue between North Prospect Avenue and North Downer
Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Zoning - Public Hearing 2:00 PM
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6. 210715 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial Heavy, IH, to
Industrial Mixed, IM, to allow residential and other uses on the sites located
at 3040-56, 3100-3112 and 3112-R West Meinecke Avenue, on the north
side of West Meinecke Avenue, east of North 32nd Street, in the 15th
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.
DPW
7. 210631 An ordinance to grant a subterranean space lease to Community Within
the Corridor Limited Partnership to occupy and maintain a tunnel running
from East-West, between the two main blocks of the Community Within the
Corridor redevelopment project at 3100 W. Center Street, in the 15th
Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Comprehensive Planning
8. 210846 Resolution approving the updated Fond du Lac and North Area Plan as
part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 6th, 7th and 15th
Aldermanic Districts.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Miscellaneous
9. 210920 Resolution approving the 2022 City Plan Commission meeting dates.
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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