Number
041224
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
901699
Sponsor
ALD. HINES
Title
Resolution removing a deed restriction from a former tax-deed, vacant lot formerly known as 2107-09 North 14th Street, in the 15th Aldermanic District.
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. 901699 adopted March 5, 1991, the City of Milwaukee conveyed to Willie L. Adams by Quit Claim Deed dated September 17, 1991, a tax-deed, vacant lot at 2107-09 North 14th Street that adjoined his property at 2117 North 14th Street; 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, The combined property was acquired on March 19, 2004 by Dyane Adams Sinclair who now wants to build a new home on the vacant portion of her property, but needs the deed restriction released to obtain a building permit; and
Whereas, The Department of City Development recommends release of the deed restriction to facilitate this development subject to approval of final site and building plans by the Department of City Development; and
Whereas, The cost for this process is $1,250, less a 20 percent administrative fee paid to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Commissioner of City Development, or designee, is authorized to execute the necessary legal documents to remove the restriction contained in the deed dated September 17, 1991...
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