Number
170562
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
080641, 161076
Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI
Title
Substitute resolution amending the land use recommendation for the Catalytic Project Area at 2372 South Logan Avenue within the Southeast Side Comprehensive Area Plan, part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 14th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This substitute resolution amends the Southeast Side Comprehensive Area Plan by updating the plan recommendation for the Catalytic Project Site at 2372 South Logan Avenue.
Body
Whereas, On October 29, 2008, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Common Council”) adopted File No. 080641, which approved the Southeast Side Comprehensive Area Plan (“SESCAP”) as an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Milwaukee (“City”); and
Whereas, The creation of the SESCAP involved the completion of a market study and extensive public outreach, input and cooperation with the public and neighborhood stakeholders following the public engagement process created for the development of the City's thirteen Area Plans; and
Whereas, The SESCAP identified a small number of “catalytic projects,” including the redevelopment of the City-owned former U.S. Army Reserve Site at 2372 South Logan Avenue; and
Whereas, The recommendation contained within the SESCAP for 2372 South Logan Avenue was that housing should be developed at the site and that a variety of potential densities, a potential for senior housing options, and/or housing development following an environmentally friendly “Solar Village” concept should all be considered for the ultimate development of the site; and
Whereas, On December 13, 2016, the Common Council adopted File No. 161076, which approved an amended Update and Amendment Procedure for Comprehensive Planning governing the process for making amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, That procedure set forth a process whereby a Common Council Member may propose a Minor Amendment to modify an Area Plan when that modification impacts an area generally smaller than a “district” or “corridor” within the Plan; and
Whereas, The Common Council Member representing the district that includes the property at 2372 South Logan Avenue has requested that the SESCAP be amended to recommend that the future use of 2372 South Logan Avenue be a public park to best reflect the current development and open space goals for the surrounding neighborhood; and
Whereas, The procedure for making a Minor Text Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, including a properly noticed public hearing, has been followed; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, approves amending the Southeast Side Comprehensive Area Plan to update the recommendation for the Catalytic Project Site at 2372 South Logan Avenue as an element of the City’s Overall Comprehensive Plan; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the amended SESCAP shall include as an appendix a text reference that states the following: “Section 5.3: Catalytic Project #2 - Army Reserve Site. The recommendations contained within the Southeast Side Area Plan for the former Army Reserve site at 2372 South Logan Avenue have been modified via the adoption of Common Council File No. 170562. The property at 2372 South Logan Avenue should be utilized as public park space to provide additional open space and recreational opportunities within the Bay View neighborhood. Additional site planning and public engagement will be required to determine the appropriate park amenities, uses and design desired by neighborhood residents. This recommendation replaces the land use recommendations for 2372 South Logan Avenue contained within the original Southeast Side Area Plan;” and, be it
Further Resolved, That this amendment should serve as a supplement to provide further guidance and serve as the basis for decision-making by the Common Council in its consideration of matters related to this property.
Drafter
DCD:Samuel.Leichtling:spl
07/27/17