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File #: 241873    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 4/2/2025 In control: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Wisconsin Electric Valley Power Plant to allow a new water storage tank and enclosure of an existing safety shower on the property located at 1019 West Canal Street, on the south side of West Canal Street, west of North 6th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A, 2. Affidavit for Zoning Change, 3. MMSD Support, 4. Menomonee Valley Partners Support, 5. City Plan Commission Letter, 6. CPC Staff Report
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
5/19/20250 CITY PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED

Minutes note: Ms. Connelly presented. Staff recommends approval. Appearing: Max Calle, WE Energies Mr. Calle presented. This Minor Modification was requested by Wisconsin Electric Power Company and will allow the addition of a new above-ground water storage tank and enclosure of an existing safety shower. There was discussion on the safety enclosure and lack of community objections. Vice-chair Nemec moved approval, seconded by commissioner Washington. (Prevailed 6-0)
Pass6:0 Action details Meeting details Video Video
5/16/20251 CITY CLERK DRAFT SUBMITTED   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/4/20250 ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REFERRED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
4/2/20250 COMMON COUNCIL ASSIGNED TO   Action details Meeting details Not available
Number
241873
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
981360, 030908, 211866
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution relating to a Minor Modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Wisconsin Electric Valley Power Plant to allow a new water storage tank and enclosure of an existing safety shower on the property located at 1019 West Canal Street, on the south side of West Canal Street, west of North 6th Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This Minor Modification was requested by Wisconsin Electric Power Company and will allow the addition of a new above-ground water storage tank and enclosure of an existing safety shower.
Body
Whereas, Section 295-907-2(i) of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances permits minor modifications to planned developments after approval of the Common Council; and

Whereas, The detailed plan for a planned development (“DPD”) known as Wisconsin Electric Valley Power Plant, located On the south side of West Canal Street, west of North 6th Street, was approved by the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee on July 13, 1999 under File No. 981360; and

Whereas, The minor modification to Wisconsin Electric Valley Power Plant to allow an above-ground water storage tank and enclosure to an existing safety shower is consistent with the spirit and intent of the approved plan and will not adversely affect the surrounding development, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File as Exhibit A which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and made a part as though fully set forth herein; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the minor modification:

1. Is consistent with the spirit and intent of the previously approved DPD.

2. Will not change the general character of the DPD.

3. Will not cause a substantial relocation of principal or accessory structures.

4. Will not cause a substantial relocation or reduction of parking, loading or recreation areas.

5. Will...

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