ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regular MeetingMilwaukee, WI · October 26, 2021
Minutes
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Minutes
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ALD. JOSE G. PEREZ, CHAIR
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Marina
Dimitrijevic
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232
Fax: 286-3456, clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
This is also 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
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
Meeting convened at 9:05 a.m.
Present 5 - Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton, Dimitrijevic
1. 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:
Sam Leichtling, DCD Planning Division
Hailey Schwobe, AG Architects
Ald. Nik Kovac, 3rd Ald. Dist.
Ald. Kovac was in support.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 4- Perez, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
2. 210472 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family
Residential, RT3, to a Detailed Planned Development, DPD, to allow the
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redevelopment of an existing building on part of 2474-2490 North
Cramer Street into residential and other uses, on land located on the
east side of North Cramer Street, south of East Bradford Avenue, in the
3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
Appearing:
Sam Leichtling, DCD Planning Division
Aaron Matter, Matter Development
Ald. Nik Kovac, 3rd Ald. Dist.
Public testimony in support:
Jeremy Ebersole, Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
Ald. Kovac was in support.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
3. 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:
Tanya Fonseca, DCD Planning Division
No public testimony.
Ald. Coggs was in support.
A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED
FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
4. 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
No public testimony.
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Appearing:
Ald. Russell Stamper, II, 15th Ald. Dist.
Sam Leichtling, DCD Planning Division
Matt Haessly, DCD Real Estate
Request was to hold the file.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL
OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
5. 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
Appearing:
Kyle Gast, DCD Planning Division
Tanya Fonseca, DCD Planning Division
Monica Wauck-Smith, DCD Planning Division
Ald. Russell Stamper, II, 15th Ald. Dist.
Public testimony:
Regina Dupris, resident
Phyllis Wolford, resident
Joanne Craft, resident
Those appearing to offer public testimony testified with concerns, being unaware of the
plan update until recently, wanting to hold the plan for more review by and inclusion
from the impacted communities, about challenges with anti-displacement and home
ownership, and that of the City having too many different plans.
Ald. Stamper was in support.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED
FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
6. 210958 A substitute ordinance relating to vermin and rodent control.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
Appearing:
Ald. Russell Stamper, II, 15th Ald. Dist.
Erica Roberts, DNS Commissioner
Thomas Mishefske, DNS
Don Schaewe, DNS
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A motion was made by ALD. COGGS that this Ordinance be HELD TO CALL OF
THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
7. 211002 Communication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion relating to human
resource requirements quarterly report for the Community within the
Corridor Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nikki Purvis, OEI
Carla Cross, Cross Management Services
Que El-Amin, Scott Crawford Inc.
Mikal Wesley, Urbane Communities
Ald. Russell Stamper, II, 15th Ald. Dist.
Presentation was given on the project's first report (September 2021) on human
resource requirements.
A motion was made by ALD. HAMILTON that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
8. 211003 Communication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion relating to human
resource requirements quarterly report for the Phyllis Wheatley Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nikki Purvis, OEI
Carla Cross, Cross Management Services
Terrell Walter, Royal Capital
Ald. Russell Stamper, II, 15th Ald. Dist.
Presentation was given on the project's first report (September 2021) on human
resource requirements.
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Communication be HELD
TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
9. 210390 Communication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion relating to human
resource requirements quarterly report for the JS1962 Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
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Nikki Purvis, OEI
Carla Cross, Cross Management Services
Presentation was given on the project's September 2021 report on human resource
requirements.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
10. 210986 Communication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion relating to human
resource requirements quarterly report for the JS1924 Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Appearing:
Nikki Purvis, OEI
Carla Cross, Cross Management Services
Presentation was given on the project's first report (September 2021) on human
resource requirements.
A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN that this Communication be HELD TO
CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
Aye 5- Perez, Coggs, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
11. 210825 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services and
Department of City Development relating to the City’s ability to require
standby electric generators for new construction.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
Appearing:
Michael Mazmanian, DNS
A motion was made by ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC that this Communication be
RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the
following vote:
Aye 4- Perez, Bauman, Hamilton and Dimitrijevic
No 0
Excused 1- Coggs
Meeting adjourned at 11:37 a.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office
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Agenda
City Hall
City of Milwaukee 200 East Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Meeting Agenda
ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
ALD. JOSE G. PEREZ, CHAIR
Ald. Milele A. Coggs, Vice-Chair
Ald. Robert J. Bauman, Ald. Ashanti Hamilton, Ald. Marina
Dimitrijevic
Staff Assistant, Chris Lee, 286-2232
Fax: 286-3456, clee@milwaukee.gov
Legislative Liaison, Jeffrey Osterman, 286-2262,
joster@milwaukee.gov
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 9:00 AM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall
This is also 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
http://city.milwaukee.gov/citychannel.
1. 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
2. 210472 A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family
Residential, RT3, to a Detailed Planned Development, DPD, to allow the
redevelopment of an existing building on part of 2474-2490 North Cramer
Street into residential and other uses, on land located on the east side of
North Cramer Street, south of East Bradford Avenue, in the 3rd Aldermanic
District.
Sponsors: Ald. Kovac
This is a public hearing. Those wishing to provide oral testimony will be asked to do so
in-person, by phone, or internet. Those wishing to provide oral testimony by phone or
internet are asked to contact the staff assistant listed above for necessary information.
Please make such requests no later than one business day prior to the start of the
meeting. Alternatively, those wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter can do
so in writing by mail to Office of the Common Council – City Clerk, 200 E. Wells St.,
Room 205, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, or by e-mailing the staff assistant of this committee
at the address listed above.
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3. 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 oral testimony will be asked to do so
in-person, by phone, or internet. Those wishing to provide oral testimony by phone or
internet are asked to contact the staff assistant listed above for necessary information.
Please make such requests no later than one business day prior to the start of the
meeting. Alternatively, those wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter can do
so in writing by mail to Office of the Common Council – City Clerk, 200 E. Wells St.,
Room 205, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, or by e-mailing the staff assistant of this committee
at the address listed above.
4. 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 oral testimony will be asked to do so
in-person, by phone, or internet. Those wishing to provide oral testimony by phone or
internet are asked to contact the staff assistant listed above for necessary information.
Please make such requests no later than one business day prior to the start of the
meeting. Alternatively, those wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter can do
so in writing by mail to Office of the Common Council – City Clerk, 200 E. Wells St.,
Room 205, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, or by e-mailing the staff assistant of this committee
at the address listed above.
5. 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
This is a public hearing. Those wishing to provide oral testimony will be asked to do so
in-person, by phone, or internet. Those wishing to provide oral testimony by phone or
internet are asked to contact the staff assistant listed above for necessary information.
Please make such requests no later than one business day prior to the start of the
meeting. Alternatively, those wishing to provide testimony relating to this matter can do
so in writing by mail to Office of the Common Council – City Clerk, 200 E. Wells St.,
Room 205, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, or by e-mailing the staff assistant of this committee
at the address listed above.
6. 210958 A substitute ordinance relating to vermin and rodent control.
Sponsors: Ald. Stamper
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7. 211002 Communication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion relating to human
resource requirements quarterly report for the Community within the
Corridor Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
8. 211003 Communication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion relating to human
resource requirements quarterly report for the Phyllis Wheatley Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
9. 210390 Communication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion relating to human
resource requirements quarterly report for the JS1962 Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
10. 210986 Communication from the Office of Equity and Inclusion relating to human
resource requirements quarterly report for the JS1924 Project.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
11. 210825 Communication from the Department of Neighborhood Services and
Department of City Development relating to the City’s ability to require
standby electric generators for new construction.
Sponsors: Ald. Bauman
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