Legislation Details

File #: 260481    Version: 0
Type: Plan Commission Resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 8/5/2026 In control: CITY PLAN COMMISSION
On agenda: Final action: 8/17/2026
Effective date:    
Title: Resolution approving the request to deviate from the performance standards established by the Port of Milwaukee Sub Area B (North) Development Incentive Zone (DIZ) to allow an assembly hall use within a portion of the existing building located at 1120 South Barclay Street, on the east side of South Barclay Street, south of East Washington Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A, 2. Map, 3. CPC Public Hearing Notice, 4. CPC Staff Report, 5. CPC Resolution
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8/17/20260 CITY PLAN COMMISSION APPROVED CONDITIONALLY

Minutes note: Ms. Fonseca presented. This file relates to a request to deviate from the DIZ use list to allow the longer-term approval of an existing assembly hall within a portion of the building located at 1120 S. Barclay Street. An assembly hall use was approved for this site in 2019 as an accessory element to an existing light manufacturing company, which vacated the building in 2022. Subsequently, the applicant was granted a 2-year deviation approval from September 2024 through September 30, 2026. Staff recommends approval conditionally. Appearing: Mei-Lyn Nelson, applicant/owner Ms. Nelson commented on the loss of the manufacturing and retail business that previously occupied the building, current use of the building for events and artisans (as well as office uses), status of the Barclay Street corridor, and plans for the building moving forward including installing a mural in the future and continuing to work to attract future building tenants. No public testimony. Commissioner Washington moved approval conditionally, seconded by commissioner Smith. (Prevailed 4-0) Condition: Applicant applying for a longer-term deviation for the assembly hall use within one year from the date of approval, providing an exhibit that includes all requested information in this report, and informing DCD and HDI of any changes to the plans outlined in Exhibit A attached to this file.
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8/5/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

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260481

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ORIGINAL

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Sponsor

THE CHAIR

 

Title

Resolution approving the request to deviate from the performance standards established by the Port of Milwaukee Sub Area B (North) Development Incentive Zone (DIZ) to allow an assembly hall use within a portion of the existing building located at 1120 South Barclay Street, on the east side of South Barclay Street, south of East Washington Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.

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Requestor

City Plan Commission

 

Drafter

City Clerk's Office

Chris Lee

7/14/2026