Number
081569
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. KOVAC
Title
Substitute resolution creating design standards for the Milwaukee River Greenway Site Plan Review Overlay Zone, in the 1st, 3rd and 6th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This substitute resolution creates design standards that balance the protection of the Primary Environmental Corridor and promotes high-quality, sustainable building development along the upper reaches of the Milwaukee River. Standards for development along said river corridor will complement the natural beauty and promote environmental quality. An objective of these design standards is to ensure that buildings fit within the context in which they are built and to promote consistency with the Northeast Side Area Comprehensive Plan.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee (“City”) has placed a great emphasis on the full utilization and appreciation of the Milwaukee River; and
Whereas, On May 30, 2007, the City approved an Interim Study (IS) Overlay Zone and study plan for the upper reaches of the Milwaukee River; and
Whereas, The Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (“SEWRPC”) has designated portions of the Milwaukee River area as a Primary Environmental Corridor (“PEC”); and
Whereas, On September 1, 2009, the City approved the Northeast Side Area Comprehensive Plan recommending protection and preservation of habitat within the PEC along the Milwaukee River; and
Whereas, The City recognizes the Milwaukee River PEC is unique from other PEC’s in Milwaukee due to its rich diversity of nature, steep bluffs, proximity to densely developed urban areas and its connection to the Riverwalk; and
Whereas, The City also recognizes the Milwaukee River PEC has a rich and storied history of providing recreation and nature for generations of residents and visitors, which should be preserved for future generations; and
Whereas, The design standards, a copy of which are attached to this Common Council File as Exhibit A, ...
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