City of Milwaukee - File #: 220402

• File #: 220402
• Version: 2
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/12/2022
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 7/31/2025
• Effective date: 8/19/2025
• Title: A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed Planned Development known as John C. Cudahy YMCA Youth & Family Center to a new Detailed Planned Development known as Cudahy Farms for a multi-family development on land located at 9050 North Swan Road, on the east side of North Swan Road, south of West Fairy Chasm Drive, in the 9th Aldermanic District.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, ZONING DISTRICT 09

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
8/18/2025	2	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
8/5/2025	2	MAYOR	SIGNED
7/31/2025	2	COMMON COUNCIL	PASSED	Pass	10:1
7/15/2025	2	COMMON COUNCIL	HELD IN COUNCIL	Pass	15:0
7/8/2025	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	SUBSTITUTED; Minutes note: Item 13 and 14, CCFNs 220402 and 241880, were taken together. Appearing: Lafayette Crump, DCD Commissioner Sam Leichtling, DCD Deputy Commissioner Dan Casanova, DCD Terrell Walter, Royal Capital Kevin Newell, Royal Capital Ald. Larresa Taylor, 9th Ald. Dist. Achraf Laasiri, 9th Ald. Dist. Ald. Stamper moved substitution of the file to accept Proposed Substitute A. (Prevailed 5-0) Proposed Substitute A accepted into the file and labeled as Substitute 2.	Pass	5:0
7/8/2025	2	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE; Minutes note: Presentation was made. Public testimony in opposition: Nicole Hartley, resident to the east (N. 86th St.) Ruthie Jones, resident to the east (N. 86th St.) Betty Caldwell, resident to the east Kristin Thiel, Mequon Nature Preserve Marty Wall, citizen (6 miles away from site) Those who testified in opposition were concerned on the development's impact on the preservation of the native environment and long term sustainability of the development. Gregory Rich II, Eagle Management property manager, testified on the advantages and disadvantages of a gated community. Ald. Taylor presented in opposition. She has held 7 town hall meetings. She had concerns that the development would impact and/or exacerbate issues for residents. Concerns related to area residents' well-being and safety, adjacent Woodlands crime hot spot spilling over, gated community disadvantages, existing senior housing poor living experiences, issues with existing condo complexes, and issues with one of Royal Capital's other developments (Harmony Apartments in Madison, Wisconsin concerning property management, violent crime, and code violations). Public testimony in support: Cedric Mays, resident (91st and Good Hope Rd.) Brandon M., resident Kulbir Sra, investor Those who testified in support said that the new development would add revitalization. It was noted Clifton Phelps, from JCP Construction, and Zashary Torres, from NWSCDC, were in support in the virtual platform chat. Chief Aaron Lipski, Fire Dept., testified with emergency access points and adequate fire response concerns and wanting to keep emergency access on Swan Rd. There was discussion on a possible conservation easement to consider for the remaining acres not being developed. Meeting recessed at 3:56 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 4:21 p.m.	Pass	3:2
5/12/2025	1	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
4/21/2025	1	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
10/27/2023	1	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
9/18/2023	1	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
8/25/2023	1	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
7/17/2023	1	CITY PLAN COMMISSION	APPROVED CONDITIONALLY; Minutes note: Appearing: Terrell Walter, Royal Capital Group Tess Lacey, Engberg Anderson Architects Kevin Newell, Royal Capital Group A presentation was given. Ald. Larresa Taylor, 9th Ald. Dist., testified wanting to hold review of the change of zoning for the developer to address concerns from residents (as expressed at a recent aldermanic office community meeting) and herself regarding environmental impacts, outdoor parking, hotspot activity across the street on Swan Rd., location being inviting for people to gain unauthorized access, moving the entranceway away from Swan Rd. to Fairy Chasm Dr. to reduce unauthorized access, keeping the development gated and closed from the public, and questionable controlled community programming. Her office held a community meeting on July 13, 2023. Public testimony in opposition: Nicole Hartley, area resident, testified with concerns on the general area experiencing business vacancies and inadequate landscaping/streetscaping maintenance, the development having too many units and adding too much density in the area, loss of natural habitats, lack of community meetings prior to the most recent one, and lack of adequate/consistent noticing to all area residents regarding community meetings. Public testimony in support: Robin Palm, Washington Heights resident and urban planner, testified that the area was in demand of higher density and the development would be beneficial for the community. Member Washington moved conditional approval, seconded by member Moody. (Prevailed 5-1) No - Nemec Conditions: 1. Conditioned on the applicant providing final exhibits that incorporate previously provided comments from DCD, DPW and MFD. These comments request clarification on items such as fence placement, lighting, structures and site elements to be razed, plan symbology, and other technical corrections. 2. Conditioned on the applicant continuing to refine the landscape plan to ensure that it is maximized for the existing habitat on the site.	Pass	5:1
7/17/2023	1	CITY PLAN COMMISSION	REFERRED TO	Pass	5:1
7/10/2023	1	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
6/30/2023	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
7/14/2022	0	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
7/12/2022	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

220402

Version

SUBSTITUTE 2                                                                                                                                                   

Reference

981711

Sponsor

THE CHAIR

Title

A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed Planned Development known as John C. Cudahy YMCA Youth & Family Center to a new Detailed Planned Development known as Cudahy Farms for a multi-family development on land located at 9050 North Swan Road, on the east side of North Swan Road, south of West Fairy Chasm Drive, in the 9th Aldermanic District.

Analysis

This zoning change was requested by Cudahy Farms P1, LLC and will allow a multi-family residential development and a community center on the subject site.

Body

The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Common Council”), do ordain as follows:

Part 1. There is added to the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (“Code”) a new section to read as follows:

(1) In accordance with the provisions of Section 295-907 of the Code relating to the establishment of planned development districts, the Common Council approves the subject Detailed Planned Development, which is restricted to the time limit of 5 years from the effective date of this ordinance unless the criteria per s.295-907-2-c-12 are met as referenced in Exhibit A, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and made a part as though fully set forth herein.

(2) The zoning map is amended to change the zoning for the property located at:  9050 North Swan Road, Tax Key No. 033-0432-000 from Detailed Planned Development (DPD) to a new DPD known as Cudahy Farms.

(3) The requirements set forth in said detailed plan attached to this Common Council File as Exhibit A, constitute the zoning regulations for the area contained in such planned development district described, provided further, that the effect of the approval of such detailed plan is that such plan shall limit and control construction, location, use and operation of all land and structures included within the detailed plan to all conditions and limitations set forth in such detailed plan.

Part 2. Any persons, firm, company or corporation owning, controlling or managing any building or premises wherein or whereon there shall be placed or there exists anything in violation of the terms of this ordinance; or who shall build contrary to the plans or specifications submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of the Department of City Development, or any person, firm, company or corporation who shall omit, neglect or refuse to do any act required in this ordinance shall be subject to the penalties provided in Section 200-19 of the Code.

Part 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions. The Common Council declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases or other portions be declared void or invalid.

Drafter

DCD:Samuel.Leichtling:kdc

06/27/25