CITY PLAN COMMISSION
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · March 7, 2022
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, March 7, 2022 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting
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Meeting convened at 1:32 p.m.
Present: 7 - Nemec, Bloomingdale, Washington, Smith, Sas-Perez, Crane, Moody
Also present:
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Sam Leichtling, DCD Planning Division
Kristin Connelly, DCD Planning Division
1. Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes from February 14, 2022.
Meeting minutes from February 14, 2022 were approved without objection.
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:30 PM
2. 211490 A substitute ordinance relating to the Fourth Amendment to the Detailed
Planned Development known as Metro Center Phase 2 for a building
addition and exterior changes to an existing automobile dealership
located at 11212 West Metro Auto Mall, on the north side of West Metro
Auto Mall and west of North 107th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Chad Kemnitz, Professional Consultants, Inc.
Ms. Connelly gave a presentation followed by Mr. Kemnitz.
No public testimony.
Member Sas-Perez moved approval, seconded by vice-chair Nemec. (Prevailed 7-0)
A motion was made by Brianna Sas-Perez, 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: 7- Nemec, Washington, Sas-Perez, Bloomingdale, Smith, Crane, and Moody
No: 0
Zoning
3. 211491 Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed
Planned Development known as Metro Center, Phase 1 to allow removal
of the former Smart Car automobile dealership building located at 11340
West Metro Auto Mall, on the north side of West Metro Auto Mall, east of
U.S. Highway 41 and 45, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Chad Kemnitz, Professional Consultants, Inc.
Ryan Lancour, RA Smith
Ms. Connelly gave a presentation followed by Mr. Kemnitz.
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Vice-chair Nemec moved conditional approval, seconded by member Sas-Perez.
(Prevailed 7-0)
Condition:
The applicant to work with staff towards adding plantings to the surface parking at the
end caps.
A motion was made by Allyson Nemec, seconded by Brianna Sas-Perez, that
this Resolution be APPROVED CONDITIONALLY. This motion PREVAILED by
the following vote:
Aye: 7- Nemec, Washington, Sas-Perez, Bloomingdale, Smith, Crane, and Moody
No: 0
A motion was made by Allyson Nemec, seconded by Brianna Sas-Perez, that
this Resolution be REFERRED TO to the ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Nemec, Washington, Sas-Perez, Bloomingdale, Smith, Crane, and Moody
No: 0
Land Division
4. 211708 Resolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located south
of West Lawn Avenue and to the west of North 13th Street is to combine
parcels under common ownership and to dedicate land for public street
purposes, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Kevin Kuschel, DCD Planning
Tom Reep, applicant
Lisa Reep, applicant
Mr. Kuschel gave a presentation.
Member Washington moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 7-0)
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: 7- Nemec, Washington, Sas-Perez, Bloomingdale, Smith, Crane, and Moody
No: 0
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:45 PM
5. 211529 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial Mixed, IM, to
Downtown-Mixed Activity, C9G, on land generally bounded by the
Milwaukee River to the south and west, North Harbor Drive to the east,
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and East Corcoran Avenue to the north, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Mr. Leichtling said that the sponsor wanted to hold the file.
Public testimony with concerns and requesting a hold:
Rodney Carter, on behalf of Harbor Front Condo Association
David Halbrooks, Law Office of David Halbrooks
John Wirth
Brad Holz, resident
Carolyn Maduza
Member Crane moved to adjourn, seconded by vice-chair Nemec, the public
testimony. There was no objection.
Member Crane moved to hold to the call of the chair, seconded by vice-chair Nemec.
(Prevailed 7-0)
A motion was made by Catrina Crane, seconded by Allyson Nemec, that this
Ordinance be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Nemec, Washington, Sas-Perez, Bloomingdale, Smith, Crane, and Moody
No: 0
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:45 PM
6. 211537 A substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for theaters in
various downtown zoning districts.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Mr. Leichtling said that the sponsor wanted to hold the file.
Public testimony with concerns and requesting a hold:
Rodney Carter, on behalf of Harbor Front Condo Association
David Halbrooks, Law Office of David Halbrooks
John Wirth
Brad Holz, resident
Carolyn Maduza
Member Crane moved to adjourn, seconded by vice-chair Nemec, the public
testimony. There was no objection.
Member Crane moved to hold to the call of the chair, seconded by vice-chair Nemec.
(Prevailed 7-0)
A motion was made by Catrina Crane, seconded by Allyson Nemec, that this
Ordinance be HELD IN COMMITTEE. This motion PREVAILED by the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Nemec, Washington, Sas-Perez, Bloomingdale, Smith, Crane, and Moody
No: 0
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Comprehensive Planning
7. 211710 Resolution approving the City of Milwaukee Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan 2022-2027, including a Gathering Place Feasibility
Study.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
Appearing:
Kate Madison, DCD Planning
Mr. Leichtling and Ms. Madison gave a presentation.
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 RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the PUBLIC
WORKS COMMITTEE . This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Nemec, Washington, Sas-Perez, Bloomingdale, Smith, Crane, and Moody
No: 0
Meeting adjourned at 3:03 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, March 7, 2022 1:30 PM Virtual Meeting
Amended 3/3/22 - Further eComment instructions added regarding item 5, CCFN
211529.
This is a virtual meeting. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so by registering for
City Plan Commission on March 7, 2022, 1:30 PM CDT at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8040495858459826703. After registering, you will receive
a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Additional instructions,
virtual access information, and meeting details can further be found on the City Plan Commission
website: https://city.milwaukee.gov/CPC. Those wishing to view the proceedings are able to do so
via the City Channel - Channel 25 on Spectrum Cable, if available, or the internet, if available, at
https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/CityChannel.
Those wishing to provide written comments for agenda item 5, CCFN 211529, may also do so by
visiting the city’s eComment platform by copying and pasting the following link on your internet
browser address bar:
https://milwaukee.granicusideas.com/meetings/6731-city-plan-commission-on-2022-03-07-1-30-pm/ag
enda_items/6213cf8df2b670d2cd000882-5-211529-an-ordinance-relating-to-the-change-in-z
Please follow the below steps. Any comment provided will become part of the official record. (Note:
New users may be required to create an account before commenting)
1. Select your position on the legislation (oppose, neutral or support).
2. Type your comment in the comment box. Comments are limited to 1,200 characters.
3. Hit submit.
1. Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes from February 14, 2022.
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:30 PM
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2. 211490 A substitute ordinance relating to the Fourth Amendment to the Detailed
Planned Development known as Metro Center Phase 2 for a building
addition and exterior changes to an existing automobile dealership located
at 11212 West Metro Auto Mall, on the north side of West Metro Auto Mall
and west of North 107th Street, 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.
Zoning
3. 211491 Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed
Planned Development known as Metro Center, Phase 1 to allow removal of
the former Smart Car automobile dealership building located at 11340
West Metro Auto Mall, on the north side of West Metro Auto Mall, east of
U.S. Highway 41 and 45, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Land Division
4. 211708 Resolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located south of
West Lawn Avenue and to the west of North 13th Street is to combine
parcels under common ownership and to dedicate land for public street
purposes, in the 1st Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:45 PM
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5. 211529 An ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Industrial Mixed, IM, to
Downtown-Mixed Activity, C9G, on land generally bounded by the
Milwaukee River to the south and west, North Harbor Drive to the east, and
East Corcoran Avenue to the north, 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.
Those wishing to provide written comments for agenda item 5, CCFN 211529, may also
do so by visiting the city’s eComment platform by copying and pasting the following link
on your internet browser address bar:
https://milwaukee.granicusideas.com/meetings/6731-city-plan-commission-on-2022-03-0
7-1-30-pm/agenda_items/6213cf8df2b670d2cd000882-5-211529-an-ordinance-relating-to-t
he-change-in-z
(Note: New users may be required to create an account before commenting)
Zoning - Public Hearing 1:45 PM
6. 211537 A substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for theaters in various
downtown zoning districts.
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.
Comprehensive Planning
7. 211710 Resolution approving the City of Milwaukee Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan 2022-2027, including a Gathering Place Feasibility Study.
Sponsors: Ald. Johnson
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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