| 2/17/2025 | 0 |
CITY PLAN COMMISSION
| APPROVED CONDITIONALLY
Minutes note: Mr. Leichtling presented. Staff recommends approval.
Assistant City Attorney Joseph Dobbs appeared and commented on the commission's authority and standards to consider on matters pertaining to zoning map and GPD amendments.
Appearing:
Peter Feigin, Milwaukee Bucks
Andy Inman, North Central Group
Jeff Brenkus, GBA (architect)
Mr. Feigin, Mr. Inman, and Mr. Brenkus presented on details of the development project.
This amendment will allow changes to the GPD standards for Block 3, including the allowance of up to 4 buildings on the block and other adjustments to the design standards. Milwaukee DD Lodging Investors II, LLC is proposing to construct a 7-story, 156-room hotel known as the Moxy on the southeast portion of Block 3 within the GPD. As part of this proposal, the existing parcel (430 W. State Street) will be divided into two, creating a 4th lot within Block 3.
The commission inquired and discussed lighting design, landscape design, generator room location, balcony use and design, parking and valet service, construction timeline, and lots 2 and 3 future plans.
Public testimony in opposition and/or with concerns:
Dr. Michael Rosen, resident
Troy Brewer, resident and MASH
Peter Rickman, resident and MASH
Justin Otto, MASH
Shidi Chesser, MASH
Those who testified in opposition were concerned that the proposed new hotel development does not satisfy the standards for highest and best hospitality and land use due to the proposed development being a limited use service hotel, will not provide adequate hospitality jobs, will negatively impact the public safety and welfare of residents by providing low wage hospitality jobs, has an inadequate parking plan. They requested to hold and delay review of the proposed hotel so that a full service or better hotel development can be brought forward containing a viable full parking plan, resolve land use issues, allow for hospitality labor negotiations, and have better design.
Public testimony in support:
Chris Rasch, Building Advantage
Donald Oldani, IEW
Dan Bukiewicz, Milwaukee Building Trades
Thomas Moore, engineer
Atty. Bruce Block, legal counsel for Milwaukee Bucks
Those who testified in support said that the proposed hotel development had good design, meet the permitted use standards of the site, will benefit the construction trade and labor force with employment.
Mr. Leichtling noted that state statutes prohibit conditioning a zoning approval upon agreements or waivers related to certain items that are governed by federal labor laws.
The commission inquired and discussed further parking capacity and requirements, construction timeline, and employment/labor opportunities.
Commissioner Washington moved approval conditionally, seconded by commissioner Gonzalez. (Prevailed 5-0)
Condition:
Applicant to explore whether the generator and transformer room can be moved or otherwise adjusted to minimize visual impacts from State St.
| Pass | 5:0 |
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