Number
210846
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
031312, 100247, 180908
Sponsor
ALD. STAMPER
Title
Resolution approving the updated Fond du Lac and North Area Plan as part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, in the 6th, 7th and 15th Aldermanic Districts.
Analysis
This resolution approves the updated Fond du Lac and North Area Plan as part of Milwaukee’s Comprehensive Plan, and directs City departments and agencies to consider this Plan in matters related to land use and development and work towards the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
Body
Whereas, On July 27, 2010, the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee (“Common Council”) adopted Common Council File No. 100247, which approved thirteen Area Comprehensive Plans and the Citywide Policy Plan as the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Milwaukee (“City”) as required under Section 66.1001(3), Wisconsin Statutes; and
Whereas, The City’s Procedures for Comprehensive Planning call for the creation of Plan Updates, based on emerging land use issues and opportunities, major infrastructure investments, neighborhood input and other factors; and
Whereas, The Common Council adopted a resolution directing the Department of City Development (“DCD”) to update the Fond du Lac and North Area Plan as part of the City of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, An updated area plan has been prepared, titled the Fond du Lac and North Area Plan (the “Plan”), a copy of which is attached to this Common Council File; and
Whereas, The Plan replaces the Fond du Lac and North Area Plan that was adopted by the Common Council on March 19, 2004, by File No. 031312; and
Whereas, The planning area is roughly bounded by I-43 to the east, Vliet and Galena Streets to the south, the 30th Street industrial corridor and 38th Street to the west, and Burleigh and Locust Streets to the north, as depicted on the map included as an exhibit to this Common Council file; and
Whereas, The Area Plan boundary includes a limited geography that was previously included within the Near West Side, Near North Side, Washington Park, and West Side Area Plans; and
Whereas, Several community-based organizations within the planning area, including Metcalfe Park Community Bridges; the Dominican Center for Women, Inc.; and Walnut Way Conservation Corp. were engaged as partners throughout the planning process; and
Whereas, The creation of the Plan involved significant public outreach consistent with the City’s Procedures for Comprehensive Planning, including input and cooperation with area stakeholders and a properly noticed public hearing; and
Whereas, The Plan contains recommendations related to land use, development, placemaking, parks and public spaces, sustainability, and transportation; and
Whereas, Approval of the Plan by the Common Council will establish the Plan as a guide for the City regarding the use and development of the land in the area, it will encourage common understanding and coordination among levels of government and private interests, and it will facilitate implementation of the Plan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee approves the Plan, as recommended by the City Plan Commission as part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the boundaries of the Near West Side, Near North Side, Washington Park, and West Side Area Plans are amended to remove those areas that fall within the updated Fond du Lac and North Plan Area; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Fond du Lac and North Area Plan, as approved, shall provide guidance and serve as the basis for decision-making by the Common Council in its consideration of land use and physical development issues; and, be it
Further Resolved, That DCD, the Department of Neighborhood Services, the Department of Public Works and other appropriate City departments and agencies are directed to work toward implementation of the Plan; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of DCD is authorized to send copies of the Plan to the parties identified as having responsibility for implementation of said Plan for their reference and use.
Drafter
DCD:Monica.Wauck-Smith:mws
09/21/21/A