City of Milwaukee - File #: 240938

• File #: 240938
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: In Council-Passage
• File created: 10/15/2024
• In control: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
• Title: A substitute ordinance relating to the 1st Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Downer Avenue Redevelopment, Phase 2 to allow a multi-family residential development to be constructed on the property located at 2560 North Stowell Avenue, on the northeast corner of North Stowell Avenue and East Webster Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.
• Sponsors: ALD. BROSTOFF

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
4/15/2025	1	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE; Minutes note: This file was taken out of order after items 5 and 6, CCFNs 241960 and 241961. Appearing: Sam Leichtling, Dept. of City Development Ald. Alex Brower, 3rd Ald. Dist. Atty. Leah Wyant, legal counsel for applicant Luke Holdmann, Stephen Perry Smith Architects A presentation was give, which is contained in the file. Ald. Brower was in support. Public testimony: Cade Gerlach, resident (support) Jen Lalko, resident (oppose)	Pass	5:0
3/31/2025	1	CITY CLERK	PUBLISHED
3/21/2025	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
2/17/2025	0	CITY PLAN COMMISSION	APPROVED CONDITIONALLY; Minutes note: Ms. Connelly presented. Staff recommends approval. Appearing: Atty. Leah Wyant, legal counsel for applicant Luke Holdmann, Stephen Perry Smith Architects Atty. Wyant and Mr. Holdmann presented on details of the development project. This zoning change will allow a multi-family residential development to be constructed on the subject site. The new owners, 2502 LLC, 2502 S LLC and 2502 H LLC, are requesting an amendment to the DPD zoning to allow a 7-story, 65-unit multi-family residential building to be constructed on the site. Approximately 81 indoor parking spaces will be provided for the residents, along with bicycle parking. Changes from the previous proposed development include a reduction in height and density, increase in landscaping, and an upgrade in building materials. Public testimony in opposition and/or with concerns: Rachel Kinder, resident Jen Lalko, resident Elizabeth McKenna, resident Matt Groth, resident Those who testified in opposition were concerned with negative impacts on pedestrian safety, parking, traffic safety, property values, and accessibility stemming from increased density, low visibility, noise, location of the entranceway at Stowell Ave. and Webster Pl., and lack of loading zones for the new development. They advocated for lower building height, less density, relocation of the entrance way, use of the alley as a thoroughfare, and addition of traffic calming measures. Public tesimony with questions: Pam Frautschi, resident, inquired about the timeline for staging and construction. Dawn Schmidt, DPW, appeared and said that the development did not merit a traffic impact analysis to be done. Atty. Wyant and Mr. Holdmann said that they will proceed to pursue Common Council review in April to allow for aldermanic represenation to be in place, the project will have a 9-11 month construction period, and they will utilize the alley as the primary staging area. Vice-chair Nemec moved approval conditionally, seconded by commissioner Crane. (Prevailed 5-0) Conditions: Applicant working with staff prior to ZND to study feasibility of relocating the main parking garage entrance to the alley, confirming adequate elevator dimensions and logistics for tenants moving in and out, and that access and circulation plans allow for efficient trash pickup operations.	Pass	5:0
2/17/2025	0	CITY PLAN COMMISSION	REFERRED TO	Pass	5:0
10/18/2024	0	ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
10/15/2024	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

240938

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Reference

060705, 070963, 121059, 141177, 170293, 230512

Sponsor

ALD. BROSTOFF

Title

A substitute ordinance relating to the 1st Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as Downer Avenue Redevelopment, Phase 2 to allow a multi-family residential development to be constructed on the property located at 2560 North Stowell Avenue, on the northeast corner of North Stowell Avenue and East Webster Place, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Analysis

This zoning change was requested by Stowell Residential Properties, LLC 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 amended 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 with respect to the property located at:  2560 North Stowell Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1411-000 - 2nd Amendment to Detailed Planned Development, DPD.

Other properties located within the DPD - Phase 2 boundary, but are not changed by this file, are as follows: 2554 North Stowell Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1411-000; 2562 North Stowell Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1411-000; 2566 North Stowell Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1411-000; 2570 North Stowell Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1411-000; 2502 East Webster Place, Tax Key No. 319-1411-000; 2512 East Webster Place, Tax Key No. 319-1411-000; 2567 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2608 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2620 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2650 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2555 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 208, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 202, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2583 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2595 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2610 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2622 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2632 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2636 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2621 North Hackett Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2611 East Park Place, Tax Key No. 318-0592-000; 2559 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2581 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2597 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2628 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2644 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2615 North Hackett Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2624 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2638 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2575 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2523 East Belleview Place, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2525 East Belleview Place unit 1, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2525 East Belleview Place unit 2, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2525 East Belleview Place unit 3, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2525 East Belleview Place unit 4, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2525 East Belleview Place unit 5, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2525 East Belleview Place unit 6, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2549 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2579 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2585 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2616 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2630 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2563 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2521 East Belleview Place, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2605 East Park Place, Tax Key No. 318-0592-000; 2634 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 318-0591-000; 2522 East Webster Place, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2524 East Webster Place, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2524 East Webster Place unit 203, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2524 East Webster Place unit 202, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2524 East Webster Place unit 201, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2524 East Webster Place unit 301, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2524 East Webster Place unit 302, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2524 East Webster Place unit 303, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2524 East Webster Place unit 305, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2524 East Webster Place unit 304, Tax Key No. 319-1362-000; 2551 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2589 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2525 East Belleview Place, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 201, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 203, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 204, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 205, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 206, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 207, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 208, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 209, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 210, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 211, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 212, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 213, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2569 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2573 North Downer Avenue, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000; 2577 North Downer Avenue unit 215, Tax Key No. 319-1361-000;

(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

03/21/25