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VERS:
ORIGINAL
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961841
XXBY:
THE CHAIR
TITL:
Resolution amending the design guidelines for the Site Plan Review Overlay District as established by Section 295-91.0021 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. (Department of City Development)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution adds detailed design guidelines and specifications which apply to the BID portion of the Riverwalk.
BODY:
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee ("City") has placed a great emphasis on the full utilization and appreciation of the Milwaukee River ("River"); and
Whereas, The City also prepared numerous studies and evaluations of the River's potential including the Milwaukee Riverlink Guidelines and A Planning Guide for the Middle and Upper Portions of the Milwaukee River; 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, A continuous system of riverwalks on both sides of this part of the River would be a tremendous asset and amenity for all citizens of Milwaukee; and
Whereas, Section 295-85 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances ("Code") requires the establishment of design guidelines for a Site Plan Review Overlay District; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the following design guidelines and detail specifications are established and shall apply to all parcels:
1. Building facades should contain architectural features such as doors and windows which improve their appearance and provide a pleasant pedestrian environment.
2. Site features which detract from the use and redevelopment of the river's edge will be discouraged. Features such as blank walls; chainlink fencing, barbed razor or concertina wire; utility doors and staircases; service drives; loading docks; parking areas; outdoor storage; electrical or mechanical equipment; trash containers or oth...
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