ZONING CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · May 10, 2022
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 Archie Blunt
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232
Fax: 286-3456, clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Ted Medhin, 286-8680
tmedhi@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 2:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 5/9/22 - Meeting start time changed to 2:30 PM
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Meeting convened at 2:30 p.m.
Present (4) - Osterman, Wilson, Richardson, Blunt
Jeff Osterman present as chair and member in place of Ted Medhin for this meeting.
1. 211967 An ordinance relating to zoning regulations for open pavilions.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Member Richardson commented. The current zoning code established a maximum
overall height of 10 feet for an accessory-structure open pavilion in a residential zoning
district. There was a need to increase the overall height up to 24 feet for other
permitted non-residential uses, such as Milwaukee Public Schools wanting to install
outdoor open pavilion classrooms. Numerous cases would be brought to the Board of
Zoning Appeals should the overall height remain at 10 feet. There was a concern from
DNS Permit Center of 24 feet being too tall. There may be consideration in the future
to perhaps amend the zoning code to make the overall height increase be 14 feet
instead of 24 feet or make the change only applicable to religious assembly
institutions and primary and secondary schools.
Members did not have a concern and said that further changes could be made in the
future, as needed.
Member Richardson moved that the proposed ordinance, as written, meets the
standards of legality and enforceability, administrative efficiency, and consistency with
the format of the zoning code. There was no objection.
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Meeting adjourned at 2:36 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
Meeting Agenda
ZONING CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
TEODROS MEDHIN, CHAIR
Julie Wilson, Ed Richardson, and Archie Blunt
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232
Fax: 286-3456, clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Ted Medhin, 286-8680
tmedhi@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 2:30 PM Room 301-B, City Hall
Amended 5/9/22 - Meeting start time changed to 2:30 PM
This will also be a virtual meeting conducted via GoToMeeting. Should you wish to join this meeting
from your phone, tablet, or computer you may go to https://meet.goto.com/676276213. You can also
dial in using your phone United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 and Access Code: 676-276-213.
1. 211967 An ordinance relating to zoning regulations for open pavilions.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
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