Legislation Details

File #: 252012    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/24/2026 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 5/12/2026
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as St. Rita Square to allow additional building signage on the existing building located at 728 East Pleasant Street, on the north side of East Pleasant Street, east of North Van Buren Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: ALD. BROWER
Indexes: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A, 2. Affidavit for Zoning Change, 3. City Plan Commission Letter, 4. CPC Staff Report, 5. ZND Presentation, 6. Hearing Notice List
Related files: 181130, 170508
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
5/14/20261 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
5/12/20261 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
5/5/20261 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

Minutes note: Appearing: Tanya Fonseca, DCD This minor modification was requested by Chiara Housing and Services Inc. to allow additional signage that will provide added visibility for the senior living facility on the subject site.
Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
4/30/20261 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/30/20261 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/27/20261 CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED

Minutes note: Ms. Connelly presented. This minor modification was requested by Chiara Housing and Services Inc. to allow additional signage that will provide added visibility for the senior living facility on the subject site. Staff recommended approval and stated Ald. Brower was in support. Appearing: Amy Schoenemann, Capri Communities Ms. Schoenemann said purpose of the additional signage was to identify the senior living component of the facility. There was discussion on the sign being non-illuminated, there being other existing wayfinding signage on the building for St. Rita's Square, color choice of blue for branding, other sub-marketing signage, traffic considerations, and housing occupancy. Commissioner Crane moved approval, seconded by member Washington. (Prevailed 6-0)
Pass6:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
4/21/20261 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/27/20260 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REFERRED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
3/24/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

252012

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

170508, 181130

Sponsor

ALD. BROWER

Title

Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as St. Rita Square to allow additional building signage on the existing building located at 728 East Pleasant Street, on the north side of East Pleasant Street, east of North Van Buren Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Analysis

This minor modification was requested by Chiara Housing and Services Inc. to allow additional signage that will provide added visibility for the senior living facility on the subject site.

Body

Whereas, Section 295-907-2(i) of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances permits minor modifications to planned developments after approval of the Common Council; and

 

Whereas, The detailed plan for a planned development (“DPD”) known as St. Rita Square, located On the north side of East Pleasant Street, east of North Van Buren Street, was approved by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee on March 27, 2018 under File No. 170508; and

 

Whereas, The minor modification to St. Rita Square is consistent with the spirit and intent of the approved plan and will not adversely affect the surrounding development, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File as Exhibit A which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and made a part as though fully set forth herein; now, therefore, be it

 

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the minor modification to allow additional building wall signage:

 

1. Is consistent with the spirit and intent of the previously approved DPD.

 

2. Will not change the general character of the DPD.

 

3. Will not cause a substantial relocation of principal or accessory structures.

 

4. Will not cause a substantial relocation or reduction of parking, loading or recreation areas.

 

5. Will not cause a substantial relocation of traffic facilities.

 

6. Will not increase the land coverage of buildings and parking areas.

 

7. Will not increase the gross floor area of buildings or the number of dwelling units.

 

8. Will not reduce the amount of approved open space, landscaping or screening; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That the minor modification is approved in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, Section 295-907-2(i).

Drafter

DCD:Tanya.Fonseca:kdc

04/21/26