Number
250042
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the North 35th Street - West Capitol Drive (Century City) Redevelopment Project Area Plan.
Analysis
Body
Whereas, On May 19, 2005, the Redevelopment Authority (“Authority”) adopted a Redevelopment Plan for the North 35th Street - West Capitol Drive - Century City - Redevelopment Project Area to guide future use of the former Tower Automotive facility in order to expand economic opportunities and promote job creation; and
Whereas, The Authority acquired a major portion of the project area in December 2009, from
Milwaukee Industrial Trade Center, LLC in order to create modern development sites for
business users and conduct demolition and environmental remediation; and
Whereas, On August 19, 2010, the Authority approved Amendment No.1 to the Redevelopment Plan to clarify permitted uses and establish guidelines for future development; and
Whereas, The Authority acquired 3940 North 35th Street from Tower Automotive Operations III, LLC on July 31, 2019 in cooperation with the 30th Street Corridor Corporation/Business Improvement District #37; and
Whereas, The Redevelopment Plan expires this year and the Authority has determined that many of the Plan Objectives, Renewal Actions, Land Use Provisions, and General Development Standards remain relevant and would like to extend the Redevelopment Plan for an additional five (5) years to December 31, 2030 and to also amend the Permitted Use Table to reflect the current Industrial Districts Use Table in the City’s Zoning Code that was last updated on December 21, 2021; and
Whereas, The Authority has drafted Amendment No. 2 and a copy of which has been submitted to the Journal of Proceedings; and
Whereas, Prior to consideration by the Common Council, the City Plan Commission will review
Amendment No. 2 to determine if the amendment conforms to the general plan of the City, is
sufficiently complete to indicate its relationship to definite local objectives as to appropriate private development, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements in the project area as provided in Sections 66.1333(6)(b)2 and (c), respectively, Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, Property notices were given to property owners within the Redevelopment Plan boundary and on April 17, 2025, according to the provisions of Subsection 66.1333(6)(b)3,
Wisconsin Statutes, regarding notice and public hearing, the Authority conducted a public hearing
to determine whether or not Amendment No. 2 is feasible and in conformity with the general plan
of the City; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, regarding Amendment No. 2 for the North 35th Street - West Capitol Drive Project Area, that:
1. Amendment No. 2 as submitted to the Journal of Proceedings is approved, contingent on a determination by the City Plan Commission that the amendment is in conformity with the general plan of the City and approval by the Common Council.
2. The Authority finds that Amendment No. 2 is feasible and conforms to the general plan of the City and the local objectives, including appropriate land uses, improved traffic safety, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities and other public improvements in the project area.
3. The Common Council is requested to take certain official actions to carry out the Amendment
as required under Subsection 66.1333(6)(e), Wisconsin Statues.
4. Upon Council approval of the Amendment No. 2, the Executive Director of the Authority is
authorized to proceed with the execution of Amendment No. 2 as provided in Section
66.1333(6)(e) and 66.1333(9)(a)1., and 32.05(1), regarding recording the approved
Amendment No. 2 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Milwaukee County,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Requestor
Drafter
David Misky April 22, 2025