Number
181427
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
170043, 170044, 171905
Sponsor
ALD. DONOVAN
Title
Substitute resolution amending the design standards for the Menomonee Valley Riverwalk Site Plan Review Overlay Zone as established by Section 295-1009(2)(b) of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Analysis
This substitute resolution creates specific design standards for the Menomonee Valley Riverwalk Site Plan Review Overlay Zone located along the Menomonee River in the Menomonee Valley.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee (“City”) has placed a great emphasis on the full utilization and appreciation of the Menomonee River (“River”); and
Whereas, The City has prepared numerous plans and studies of the potential of Milwaukee’s waterways, including the Riverlink Guidelines and the Menomonee Valley 2.0 Comprehensive Area Plan; and
Whereas, Environmentally sensitive development of the river’s edge for this part of the River will constitute a significant improvement of an underutilized resource within the City; and
Whereas, The growing system of riverwalks in the City have become a tremendous asset and amenity for all citizens and visitors of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, On July 11, 2017, the Common Council established an initial set of general design standards for the Menomonee Valley Riverwalk through the adoption of File No. 170044; and
Whereas, The Common Council subsequently adopted File No. 171905 directing the Department of City Development (“DCD”) to partner with the Menomonee Valley Partners (“MVP”) to develop more detailed Riverwalk design standards and concepts unique to the Menomonee Valley to replace the initial general design standards for the Menomonee Valley Riverwalk Overlay Zone; and
Whereas, DCD has collaborated with MVP during 2018 to engage a design team to develop updated Menomonee Valley Riverwalk Design Standards, a copy of which are attached to this Common Council File as Exhibit A; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of t...
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