Number
210586
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
210585
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS
Title
Substitute resolution creating a study plan for the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District Interim Study Overlay Zone, as established by Section 295-1005 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances, for properties located along West North Avenue between North Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Interstate 43, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Analysis
This substitute resolution creates a study plan that incorporates land use and development goals that have been identified during past Bronzeville planning efforts and establishes the need for an Interim Study Overlay Zone while future zoning changes are being evaluated to further the development of the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District.
Body
Whereas, Section 295-1005 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances allows for the establishment of an Interim Study Overlay Zone; and
Whereas, An Interim Study Overlay Zone is an appropriate mechanism to allow discretionary review of development proposals in areas where existing zoning may not be consistent with area planning goals and where changes in zoning provisions are contemplated; and
Whereas, The Bronzeville Redevelopment Plan, the Northeast Side Area Plan, the Bronzeville Design Charette, and the Equitable Growth through Transit Oriented Development Plan for King Drive have all identified the importance of developing the Bronzeville district as a cultural and entertainment destination highlighting African-American arts and culture; and
Whereas, The current zoning regulations applicable to properties within Bronzeville, as identified on the map attached to this Common Council File as Exhibit B, may not be wholly consistent with the vision for the area laid out in those past plans, especially with respect to allowable uses; and
Whereas, The Bronzeville Advisory Committee and other Bronzeville stakeholders have requested to work with the Department of City Development to create a zoning overlay zone and/or other zoning adjustments to align the zoning for the area with the goals of the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District; and
Whereas, The study plan, a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File as Exhibit A, will address these land use and development issues during the Interim Study Overlay period while future overlay zone or other zoning changes are being prepared and submitted for Common Council adoption; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the study plan is established for the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District Interim Study Overlay Zone, and all uses listed in the existing zoning district as permitted, limited or special uses shall be special uses for which approval of special use permits by the board of zoning appeals are required while the Interim Study Overlay is in effect; and, be it
Further Resolved, That in addition to the findings regularly required for special uses, the board shall find that any proposed use will not conflict with or exacerbate the land use and development issues identified by the study plan...Drafter
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08/10/21