Skip to main content
powered help
header-left header-center header-right
File #: 241871    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approval Review
File created: 4/2/2025 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 6/3/2025
Effective date:    
Title: A substitute ordinance relating to the 2nd Amendment to the General Planned Development known as Bookends to allow a community garden as an interim use on the property located at 711 East Kilbourn Avenue, on the south side of East Kilbourn Avenue, east of North Van Buren Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: ALD. BAUMAN
Attachments: 1. ZND Presentation, 2. Exhibit A, 3. Map, 4. Affidavit for Zoning Change, 5. City Plan Commission Letter, 6. CPC Public Hearing Notice, 7. A. Martin Support, 8. Hearing Notice List, 9. CPC Staff Report
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
6/3/20251 COMMON COUNCIL PASSEDPass14:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
5/28/20251 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE

Minutes note: Appearing: Tanya Fonseca, Dept. of City Development Joey Wisniewski, New Land Enterprises A presentation was given. This amendment was requested by 701 E Kilbourn, LLC and will allow the site to be used as a community garden until future development occurs. There was discussion on perimeter fencing and/or plant bedding, previous management/experience with gardens, and length of the community garden. No public testimony.
Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
5/19/20250 CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED

Minutes note: Ms. Connelly presented. Appearing: Joey Wisniewski, New Land Enterprises Mr. Wisniewski presented. This amendment was requested by 701 E Kilbourn, LLC and will allow the site to be used as a community garden until future development occurs. There was discussion regarding planters and plant beds, community and public use, staffing and property management, utilities, lighting, water access, seating, community input, ground material, and handling of farmers once a development comes forward. Public testimony: Dan Jansen, property owner to the east, inquired about the plan for developing the land. Public testimony in support: Cade Gerlach, resident Dan Small, resident Mr. Wisniewski said there were no current development plans at this lot and adjacent lot, but possibly in 4-5 years. Commissioners said that there should be further community engagement on the community garden. Staff recommends approval. Commissioner Moody moved approval, seconded by vice-chair Nemec. (Prevailed 6-0)
Pass6:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
5/12/20251 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
5/5/20251 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/4/20250 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REFERRED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/2/20250 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

241871

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Reference

070500, 140578

 

Sponsor

ALD. BAUMAN

 

Title

A substitute ordinance relating to the 2nd Amendment to the General Planned Development known as Bookends to allow a community garden as an interim use on the property located at 711 East Kilbourn Avenue, on the south side of East Kilbourn Avenue, east of North Van Buren Street, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

 

Analysis

This amendment was requested by 701 E Kilbourn, LLC and will allow the site to be used as a community garden until future development occurs.

 

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(2) of the Code relating to the procedures and establishment of planned development districts, the Common Council approves the subject amended General Planned 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.

 

(2) The zoning map is amended to change the zoning for the property located at:  711 East Kilbourn Avenue, Tax Key No. 393-0942-000 for the 2nd Amendment to the General Planned Development. 822 North Van Buren Street, Tax Key No. 392-1574-100 is within the General Planned Development boundary but not impacted by this file.

 

(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

04/30/25