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File #: 250523    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 7/15/2025 In control: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 9/23/2025
Effective date: 10/11/2025    
Title: Substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed Planned Development known as the Fifteens at Park East to Two-Family Residential, RT4, to restore the previous zoning designation for the properties located at 1524, 1540, and 1546 North Jefferson Street, on the east side of North Jefferson Street, south of East Pleasant Street, and allow the existing building to be reused as an office, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: ALD. BAUMAN
Indexes: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, ZONING DISTRICT 04
Attachments: 1. ZND Presentation, 2. Map, 3. Affidavit for Zoning Change, 4. City Plan Commission Letter, 5. CPC Staff Report, 6. CPC Public Hearing Notice, 7. Hearing Notice List
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
10/10/20251 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
9/29/20251 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
9/23/20251 COMMON COUNCIL PASSEDPass15:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
9/16/20251 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE

Minutes note: Appearing: Tanya Fonseca, DCD David Van Dixhorn, Abacus Architects Paul Mentink, Abacus Architects
Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
8/29/20251 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
8/20/20251 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
8/18/20250 CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED

Minutes note: Ms. Connelly presented. Staff recommended approval. It was noted Ald. Robert Bauman, 4th aldermanic district, was in support. The new prospective buyer, Abacus Architects, Inc., is requesting to rezone the three parcels back to RT4. Abacus Architects intends to reuse the existing building (previously occupied by a day care facility) as an office building, which will also require Special Use approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The existing parking lot will provide accessory parking for the occupants. The balance of the land will remain vacant for now or may be developed following the RT4 zoning standards. Appearing: Eric Halbur, Abacus Architects Mr. Halbur presented on details of the file. There was discussion on challenges with general condo development, proposal for RT4 zoning presently, proposed improvements and plans, parking, and that future zoning change would be required for development beyond RT4. There was no public testimony. Commissioner Washington moved approval, seconded by vice-chair Nemec. (Prevailed 5-0)
Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
7/17/20250 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REFERRED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
7/15/20250 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

250523

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

210053, 240523

 

Sponsor

ALD. BAUMAN

 

Title

Substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Detailed Planned Development known as the Fifteens at Park East to Two-Family Residential, RT4, to restore the previous zoning designation for the properties located at 1524, 1540, and 1546 North Jefferson Street, on the east side of North Jefferson Street, south of East Pleasant Street, and allow the existing building to be reused as an office, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

 

Analysis

This zoning change was requested by Abacus Architects, Inc. and will restore the previous RT4 zoning designation of the sites.

 

Body

Resolved, That the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, do ordain as follows:

 

Part 1.  That is added to the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances a new section to read as follows:

 

The zoning map is amended to change the zoning for 1524 North Jefferson Street, Tax Key No. 360-1923-000; 1540 North Jefferson Street, Tax Key No. 360-1922-000; and 1546 North Jefferson Street, Tax Key No. 360-1921-000, from Detailed Planned Development to Two-Family Residential (RT4).

 

Drafter

DCD:Tanya.Fonseca:kdc

08/20/25