Legislation Details

File #: 260534    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 7/31/2026 In control: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 10/13/2026
Effective date: 10/31/2026    
Title: A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential, RT4, to Neighborhood Shopping, NS2, to allow a wider mix of commercial uses on the property located at 2841 South Howell Avenue, on the west side of South Howell Avenue, south of East Schiller Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC
Attachments: 1. ZND Presentation, 2. Map, 3. Affidavit for Zoning Change, 4. CPC Letter, 5. CPC Staff Report, 6. CPC Public Hearing Notice, 7. Hearing Notice List
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
10/30/20261 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
10/15/20261 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
10/13/20261 COMMON COUNCIL PASSEDPass13:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
10/6/20261 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE

Minutes note: Appearing: Tanya Fonseca, DCD Jobi Wall, applicant/owner Abby Wall, applicant/owner The subject site consists of a rear duplex and a currently vacant 2-story mixed-use building along South Howell Avenue. This zoning change from RT4 to NS2 will allow the owners, Howell Haven LLC, to occupy the commercial spaces within the building with neighborhood-serving uses such as a small café, retail shop, or art studio. Ms. Fonseca noted support from Ald. Dimitrijevic. No public testimony.		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
9/28/20261 CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED

Minutes note: Ms. Connelly presented. The subject site consists of a rear duplex and a currently vacant 2-story mixed-use building along South Howell Avenue. This zoning change from RT4 to NS2 will allow the owners, Howell Haven LLC, to occupy the commercial spaces within the building with neighborhood-serving uses such as a small café, retail shop, or art studio. Staff recommended approval and noted support from Ald. Dimitrijevic. Appearing: Jobi Wall, applicant/owner Abby Wall, applicant/owner Mr. and Mrs. Wall presented on details of the zoning change. There was inquiry and discussion on the site plan, demolition of the garage structure, future use of the vacant portion of the lot, including the potential expanded footprint of the existing building. Commissioner Gonzalez moved approval, seconded by commissioner Smith. (Prevailed 5-0) 		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
9/21/20261 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
9/8/20261 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
8/7/20260 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REFERRED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
7/31/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

260534

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

 

Sponsor

ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC

Title

A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential, RT4, to Neighborhood Shopping, NS2, to allow a wider mix of commercial uses on the property located at 2841 South Howell Avenue, on the west side of South Howell Avenue, south of East Schiller Street, in the 14th Aldermanic District.

Analysis

This zoning change was requested by Howell Haven, LLC and will allow additional uses on the subject site.

Body

Resolved, That the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, do ordain as follows:

 

Part 1.  That is added to the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances a new section to read as follows:

 

The zoning map is amended to change the zoning for  2841 South Howell Avenue, Tax Key No. 505-0504-000, from Two-Family Residential (RT4) to Neighborhood Shopping (NS2).

Drafter

DCD:Tanya.Fonseca:kdc

09/08/26