Number
031108
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. JOHNSON-ODOM
Title
Resolution removing a deed restriction from two former tax-deed, vacant lots formerly known as 233-37 East Garfield Avenue and 2143 North Hubbard Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District. (DCD-Real Estate)
Analysis
This resolution will remove a deed restriction imposed by the City of Milwaukee that prohibits division of land and construction of a principal building.
Body
Whereas, Pursuant to Common Council File No. 82-917-a adopted January 24, 1984, the City of Milwaukee conveyed to Sidney Perssion by Quit Claim Deed dated February 14, 1984, two tax-deed, vacant lots at 233-37 East Garfield Avenue and 2143 North Hubbard Street that joined his property at 227-29 East Garfield Avenue; and
Whereas, The deed of conveyance contained restrictions that “the property herein conveyed shall be joined with the grantee's adjoining property so as to create a single parcel to be used as a unit; that said combined parcel shall not be divided without the approval of the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee; and that the land herein conveyed shall be used as open space and no principal building may be erected thereon”; and
Whereas, Removal of the deed restriction is required to allow the current owners, P&F Enterprises, LLP, to separate the parcel into two sites to build a new duplex on the newly-created vacant lot while creating a separate parcel for the existing duplex; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development recommends release of the deed restriction contingent upon department approval of site and building plans for the new structure; and
Whereas, The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee will be reimbursed for any administrative expenses incurred in removing this deed restriction; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the proper City officials are authorized and directed to execute the necessary leg...
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