Number
180946
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
171211, 180945
Sponsor
ALD. PEREZ AND ZIELINSKI
Title
Substitute resolution establishing design standards for the Harbor District Riverwalk Site Plan Review Overlay Zone as established by Section 295-1009(2)(b) of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
Analysis
This substitute resolution creates specific standards for the Harbor District Riverwalk Site Plan Review Overlay Zone located along the Kinnickinnic River in the Harbor District.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee (“City”) has placed a great emphasis on the full utilization and appreciation of its rivers, including the Kinnickinnic River (“River”); and
Whereas, The City also prepared numerous plans and studies of the potential of Milwaukee’s waterways, including the Riverlink Guidelines and the Harbor District Water and Land Use Plan, which Plan was adopted by Common Council as part of the City of Milwaukee Comprehensive Plan on February 6, 2018 as File No. 171211; and
Whereas, The Harbor District Water and Land Use Plan identified improving the waterfront within the District, including through the development of the Harbor District Riverwalk connected to Milwaukee’s larger Riverwalk network, as a catalytic project that will advance the revitalization of the Harbor District; 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, The growing Riverwalk network in the City has become a tremendous asset and amenity for all citizens of Milwaukee and has contributed to the improvement of Milwaukee’s natural resources and built environment; and
Whereas, Through the efforts of the City and Harbor District Inc., a document with Harbor District Riverwalk design standards has been prepared that recognize the unique character of this area; and
Whereas, Section 295-1009(2)(b) of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances requires ...
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