ZONING CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · November 6, 2019
Minutes
200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
Meeting Minutes
ZONING CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
TEODROS MEDHIN, CHAIR
Julie Wilson, Ed Richardson, and Michael Mannan
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232
Fax: 286-3456, clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Ted Medhin, 286-8680
tmedhi@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:30 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
Meeting convened at 2:30 p.m.
Present 3 - Medhin, Wilson, Richardson
Excused 1 - Mannan
Individual also present:
Jeff Osterman, Legislative Reference Bureau
1. 190982 A substitute ordinance relating to regulations for accessory structures in
residential zoning districts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Member Richardson commented. The proposed ordinance would address the
concerns of Ald. Jose Perez relative to covered accessory structures in residential
yards. The proposed ordinance would define “open pavilions” and “pergolas” as two
additional types of accessory structures and would establish design standards for
them. Pergola would be defined as an uncovered or partially covered structure. An
open pavilion would be defined as a covered structure over a patio. The total lot
coverage of all accessory structures which are subject to inclusion in the lot coverage
calculation shall not exceed 15% of the lot area. Total lot coverage may be increased
to 22% if at least 7% of the coverage is for an open pavilion.
Member Wilson said there were no legal concerns from her and no enforcement
concerns from member Mannan, who was not present.
Member Richardson moved that the proposed ordinance meets the standards of
legality and enforceability, administrative efficiency, and consistency with the format of
the zoning code. Seconded by member Wilson. There was no objection.
Meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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200 E. Wells Street
City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202
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ZONING CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
TEODROS MEDHIN, CHAIR
Julie Wilson, Ed Richardson, and Michael Mannan
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232
Fax: 286-3456, clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Ted Medhin, 286-8680
tmedhi@milwaukee.gov
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:30 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
1. 190982 A substitute ordinance relating to regulations for accessory structures in
residential zoning districts.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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