City of Milwaukee - File #: 252190

• File #: 252190
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/21/2026
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 7/14/2026
• Effective date: 8/1/2026
• Title: A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a new Detailed Planned Development known as The Everett Multifamily to allow a multi-family residential development on the property located at 234 South Water Street, on the east side of South Water Street, south of East Pittsburgh Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
• Sponsors: ALD. PEREZ
• Indexes: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, ZONING DISTRICT 12
• Related files: 241318, 190784

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/31/2026	1	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
7/15/2026	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
7/14/2026	1	COMMON COUNCIL	PASSED	Pass	14:0
7/7/2026	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE; Minutes note: Appearing: Tanya Fonseca, DCD Brian Griebl, VJS Carl Kaeding, Kaeding Development File No. 252190 refers to the change in zoning from GPD (Admiral’s Wharf) to a new DPD known as The Everett Multifamily. Kaeding Development Group intends to construct a 12-story, 200-unit multi-family residential building and associated Riverwalk, which is the subject of File No. 260085. No public testimony.	Pass	4:0
6/22/2026	1	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
6/10/2026	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
6/8/2026	0	CITY PLAN COMMISSION	RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED; Minutes note: Ms. Fonseca presented. File No. 252190 refers to the change in zoning from GPD (Admiral’s Wharf) to a new DPD known as The Everett Multifamily. Kaeding Development Group intends to construct a 12-story, 200-unit multi-family residential building and associated Riverwalk, which is the subject of File No. 260085. File No. 260085 refers to approval of the new Riverwalk segment and associated pedestrian connections, and development within the portion of the site that is within the Riverwalk Site Plan Review Overlay Zone (SPROZ). Staff recommended approval conditionally. Appearing: Brian Griebl, VJS Carl Kaeding, Kaeding Development Dawn Schmidt, DPW A presentation was given on details of the change in zoning and development project. There was discussion on ingress and egress (access, exits, loading zones, street parking), utilities and power line connection, roof amenity deck, exterior materials, market rate units, boat slips, unit mix, ramp interaction with the Riverwalk, abutting Riverwalk portions, and exterior lightling plan. Ms. Schmidt said there should be a loading zone at the main entrance. Stephanie Ludovic, resident, opposed the file. She was concerned with the development's scale in height in being twice as tall compared to the surrounding buildings, impact on existing trees and birds, the increase in traffic, and site constraints given the small scale of the site. Andrew Oates, resident, inquired about access to the site's boat slips. Hannah Cazzola, resident, opposed the file. She was concerned that the proposed development was out of touch with the rest of the neighborhood relating to its scale and height, that other parcels surrounding the development had lower height restrictions according to their respective zoning, negative impact on landscaping, failure with previous proposed developments given the site's constraints, higher density than previous proposals, increased traffic and safety issues for pedestrians, and lack of a traffic analysis report. Ms. Cazzola inquired about the proposed development's adherence to DNR and floodplain permitting. Ms. Fonseca said that IM zoning in the surrounding area allowed for 75 feet in height, the previously approved development proposal was for 10 stories, staff felt comfortable with the proposed development given the site's constraints, the proposed development's parking per unit was consistent with the market, and that review of the development relative to DNR and floodplains was satisfactory. Ms. Schmidt said that the proposed development would not produce enough traffic to warrant a traffic analysis from DPW and that there would be future traffic calming measures in the area. Replying to members' questions, Mr. Kaeding and Mr. Griebl said that they were in contact with DNR, evaluation with floodplain was in line, boat slips would be available for anyone including residents, the proposed development's height was similar in mass in comparison to the previous proposal (which was 11 stories), they would look at incorporating native vegetation, they would be meeting with the Harbor District Association, they had looked at shadowing impacts and would submit that study, and exterior Riverwalk lighting was consistent with the SPROZ. Commissioner Moody moved approval conditionally, seconded by commissioner Smith. (Prevailed 5-0) Conditions: 1. Applicant provides updated plans that reflect revised locations of the short-term bike parking (in coordination with DPW if locations are within the right-of-way), the revised condition of the Riverwalk entrance at E. Pittsburgh Ave. and adjacent resident entrance/stair, and a loading zone along S. Water St. at Pittsburgh Ave. 2. Applicant provides an updated landscape plan that includes additional native plantings within the Riverwalk SPROZ that provide year-round interest. 3. Applicant continues to work with DCD staff on final selection of the tinted and spandrel glazing on the ground floor and plinth levels of the building. 4. Applicant provides updated elevations that reflect the glazing types at all areas of the building. 5. Applicant adds a building materials page to the DPD and Riverwalk drawings exhibit.	Pass	5:0
4/24/2026	0	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
4/21/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

252190

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Reference

190784, 241318

Sponsor

ALD. PEREZ

Title

A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a new Detailed Planned Development known as The Everett Multifamily to allow a multi-family residential development on the property located at 234 South Water Street, on the east side of South Water Street, south of East Pittsburgh Avenue, in the 12th Aldermanic District.

Analysis

This zoning change was requested by Kaeding Development Group and will allow a multi-family residential development to be constructed 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:  234 South Water Street, Tax Key No. 429-0002-100 from General Planned Development (GPD) to a new Detailed Planned Development (DPD).

(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:Tanya.Fonseca:kdc

06/08/26