Legislation Details

File #: 260294    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 6/23/2026 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 9/22/2026
Effective date: 10/10/2026    
Title: A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential, RT3, to Neighborhood Shopping, NS2, to allow neighborhood-serving commercial uses and mixed-use programming for the Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub on the sites located at 2600 and 2606 North 38th Street, on the east side of North 38th Street, north of West Clarke Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: ALD. STAMPER, ALD. PEREZ, ALD. MOORE, ALD. ZAMARRIPA, ALD. JACKSON
Indexes: ZONING DISTRICT 15
Attachments: 1. ZND Presentation, 2. Conceptual Plans, 3. Map, 4. Affidavit for Zoning Change, 5. City Plan Commission Letter, 6. CPC Staff Report, 7. CPC Public Hearing Notice, 8. Ald. Stamper Support, 9. County Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell Support, 10. Rep. Kalan Haywood Support, 11. Rep. Margaret Arney (18th Assembly District) Support, 12. Sen. Latonya Johnson (6th District) Support, 13. Aaron Muehlbauer Support, 14. Alan Chavoya Support, 15. Andron Lane Support, 16. Andy Gralton Support, 17. Anomalous Campbell Support, 18. Brandetta Taylor Support, 19. Bregetta Wilson Support, 20. Brianna Futch Support, 21. Bruce Grau Support, 22. Carolyn Jackson Support, 23. Charlicia Brown Support, 24. Charlicia Brown Support2, 25. Christal Shipp Support, 26. Danell Cross Support, 27. Detaya Johnson Support, 28. Erin G Support, 29. Farina Brooks Support, 30. Gabi Hart Support, 31. Jamie Robarge Support, 32. Jamila Dawn Mitchell Support, 33. Jennifer Plevin Support, 34. Jessica Butler Support, 35. Johanna DeWalt Support, 36. Joshua Taylor Support, 37. LaTarshra Lee Support, 38. Latisha Franklin Support, 39. Latoya Tomkins Support, 40. Lauryn Cross Support, 41. Magen Thomas Support, 42. Maggie Nettersheim Hoffman Support, 43. Maletha Jones Support, 44. Mandi McAlister Support, 45. Marina Murphy Support, 46. Marc Nance Support, 47. Michael Orlowski Support, 48. Monifa Johnson Support, 49. Nateya Taylor Support, 50. Olivia McClain Support, 51. Patrice Gransberry Support, 52. Paul Felton Support, 53. Quienta Bates Support, 54. Rachael Bush Support, 55. Rebecca Ellenbecker Support, 56. Rick Banks Support, 57. Rose Franklin Support, 58. Rose Franklin Support2, 59. Rose Franklin Support3, 60. Samantha Werner Kaebisch Support, 61. Sheila Hills Support, 62. Shane Frank Support, 63. Sheila Milton Support, 64. Sheyenne Wilson Support, 65. Stephanie Gralton Support, 66. Teneaka Murray Support, 67. Victoria Shareef Support, 68. Walter Lanier Support, 69. Wanda Cartagena Support, 70. Hearing Notice List
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
10/9/20261 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
9/23/20261 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Meeting details Not available
9/22/20261 COMMON COUNCIL PASSED

Minutes note: Following council members added as co-sponsors: Ald. Perez, Moore, Zamarripa and Jackson. There were no objections. 		Pass15:0 Action details Meeting details Not available
9/15/20261 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE

Minutes note: Appearing: Tanya Fonseca, DCD Anthony Kazee Will Manley, Engberg Anderson A presentation was given. Public testimony in support: Danell Cross, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges 		Pass5:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
8/28/20260 CITY CLERK PUBLISHED   Action details Meeting details Not available
8/25/20261 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
8/17/20260 CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED

Minutes note: Ms. Fonseca presented. The applicant, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Inc., has requested this zoning change to allow development of the Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub on the subject sites. The proposed development would include community-serving commercial, residential, and service uses. Phase 1 is proposed to include a community bookstore and cafĂ©, soup kitchen, two affordable dwelling units, and a courtyard. Phase 2 is proposed to include meeting and partner spaces, laundry facilities, flexible community rooms, and a rooftop eco-garden. Staff recommends approval and noted Ald. Russell Stamper, II was in support. Appearing: Melody McCurtis, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges Anthony Kazee Tim Wolosz, Engberg Anderson Will Manley, Engberg Anderson Elaine Familia, Beyond Scope Consulting Danell Cross, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges A presentation was given in detail on the proposed development. There was inquiry and discussion on the rooftop terrace and operation of facilities (bookstore, laundromat). Public testimony in support: Sheila Milton, Metcalfe Park resident Rep. Margaret Arney, Wisconsin's State Assembly District 18 Rep. Kalan Haywood, Wisconsin's State Assembly District 16 Koren Dennison, Metcalfe Park resident and property owner Those in support testified that the hub development would positively impact and bring needed resources to the community. Commissioner Moody moved approval, seconded by commissioner Smith. (Prevailed 4-0) 		Pass4:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
6/25/20260 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REFERRED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
6/23/20260 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available

Number

260294

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

 

Sponsor

ALD. STAMPER, PEREZ, MOORE, ZAMARRIPA AND JACKSON

Title

A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from Two-Family Residential, RT3, to Neighborhood Shopping, NS2, to allow neighborhood-serving commercial uses and mixed-use programming for the Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub on the sites located at 2600 and 2606 North 38th Street, on the east side of North 38th Street, north of West Clarke Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.

Analysis

This zoning change was requested by Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, Inc. and will allow the subject sites to be utilized with neighborhood-serving uses.

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 2600 North 38th Street, Tax Key No. 327-1597-000; and 2606 North 38th Street, Tax Key No. 327-1596-000, from Two-Family Residential (RT3) to Neighborhood Shopping (NS2).

Drafter

DCD:Tanya.Fonseca:kdc

08/18/24