Legislation Details

File #: 252247    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/21/2026 In control: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 6/2/2026
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Riverwest Apartments to allow additional signage on the mixed-use building located at 1132 East North Avenue, on the north side of East North Avenue, west of North Commerce Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: ALD. BROWER
Indexes: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A, 2. Affidavit for Zoning Change, 3. CPC Staff Report, 4. City Plan Commission Letter, 5. ZND Presentation, 6. Hearing Notice List
Related files: 211510
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
6/3/20261 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
6/2/20261 COMMON COUNCIL ADOPTEDPass15:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
5/27/20261 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION

Minutes note: Appearing: Tanya Fonseca, DCD Maire Cait Mullen, FoodRight This minor modification was requested by GenCap KG North Avenue 50, LLC and will allow additional Type A wall signage for the Riverwest Food Accelerator tenant that is consistent with the previously approved signage for the mixed-use building,
Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
5/18/20260 CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED

Minutes note: Ms. Connelly presented. Staff recommends approval. Appearing: Maire Cait Mullen, FoodRight This minor modification was requested by GenCap KG North Avenue 50, LLC and will allow additional Type A wall signage for the Riverwest Food Accelerator tenant that is consistent with the previously approved signage for the mixed-use building, Ms. Cait Mullen presented on details of FoodRight operations. Vice-chair Nemec moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 4-0)
Pass4:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
5/13/20261 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/24/20260 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REFERRED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/21/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

252247

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

211510

Sponsor

ALD. BROWER

Title

Substitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Riverwest Apartments to allow additional signage on the mixed-use building located at 1132 East North Avenue, on the north side of East North Avenue, west of North Commerce Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Analysis

This minor modification was requested by GenCap KG North Avenue 50, LLC and will allow additional signage on the existing mixed-use building.

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 Riverwest Apartments, located On the north side of East North Avenue, west of North Commerce Street, was approved by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee on July 11, 2023 under File No. 211510; and

 

Whereas, The minor modification to Riverwest Apartments to allow additional building wall signage 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:

 

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

05/13/26