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| | | | Meeting convened at 9:00 a.m.
Minutes note: New commissioner Gonzalez was welcomed and gave introductory remarks. | | | |
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| | | | Also present:
Minutes note: Sam Leichtling, DCD Planning
Kristin Connelly, DCD Planning
Emily Goodman, DCD Planning | | | |
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| | 1. | | Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes from December 2, 2024.
Minutes note: Meeting minutes from December 2, 2024 were approved without objection. | | | |
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| | | | Zoning - Public Hearing 1:30 PM | | | |
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| 0 | 2. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to the membership of the board of zoning appeals.
Minutes note: Mr. Leichtling presented. Staff recommends approval.
Appearing:
Pres. Ald. Jose Perez, 12th Ald. Dist.
Pres. Ald. Perez commented.
This ordinance adds certain qualifications for appointed board members. It requires that the board include:
1) An attorney licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.
2) An architect licensed in Wisconsin.
3) An individual with a background in public safety.
4) An individual with a demonstrated interest in social welfare or housing issues.
No public testimony.
It was indicated that the Board of Zoning Appeals was in support.
In response to a question from Commissioners, Ald. Perez confirmed that sponsor’s intent is that the requirement that the Board include a licensed architect could be met by an individual holding a landscape architecture license.
Commissioner Washington moved approval, seconded by vice-chair Nemec. (Prevailed 7-0)
| RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED | Pass | 7:0 |
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| 0 | 3. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a Detailed Planned Development known as Block 5 - Arena Master Plan for a mixed-use development on the block bounded by West McKinley Avenue, North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, West Juneau Avenue, and North Vel R. Phillips Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Ms. Connelly presented. Staff recommends approval.
Appearing:
Michael Belot, Milwaukee Bucks, Inc.
Brian Loftin, J. Jeffers & Co.
Scott Kindness, EUA
John Donoghue, J. Jeffers & Co.
Presentation was given by the development team on specifics of the development project.
This zoning change was requested by Jeffers Block 5 Partners, LLC and will allow construction of a 5-7 story mixed-use building with ground floor commercial space and approximately 269 market rate residential units on the upper floors. The 7-story volume is located on the south portion of the block and the 5-story portion is on the north side. The residential component of the building will be equipped with a ground floor resident lobby, fitness area and outdoor rooftop space, and on-site management offices, among other amenities. A 278-space parking structure that will be utilized by the residents is located at the center of the block, mostly concealed by the building. The northern portion of the block includes an outdoor plaza on the northeast corner and a Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) fieldhouse to the west.
There was discussion regarding rentals (unit costs, mix, and size), fieldhouse operations and usage, traffic logistics, parking count, loading/unloading/drop-off areas, accessibility, bus usage, plaza (activities, protective buffers, and size), retail/commercial spaces, outside lighting, masonry facade design and material on the northern corner, and amenities and community space.
Providing public testimony:
Albert Brown, resident, testified with no objections and inquired about affordability and human/minority resource requirements on the project.
Commissioner Washington moved conditional approval, seconded by vice-chair Nemec. (Prevailed 7-0)
Conditions:
Conditions specified in staff report, including applicant continuing to work with DPW and DCD on the final plaza design, loading areas, and submitting updated exhibits that incorporate comments previously provided by DCD and DPW. Applicant to also submit information for review by DPW regarding traffic/parking plans for times when events are held simultaneously at proposed new venue and existing neighboring venues.
| APPROVED CONDITIONALLY | Pass | 7:0 |
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| 0 | | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to the change in zoning from General Planned Development to a Detailed Planned Development known as Block 5 - Arena Master Plan for a mixed-use development on the block bounded by West McKinley Avenue, North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, West Juneau Avenue, and North Vel R. Phillips Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District. | REFERRED TO | Pass | 7:0 |
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| 0 | 4. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall to be known as “Nativity Jesuit Pedestrian Mall” in South 29th Street from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Mr. Leichtling presented. Staff recommends approval.
Appearing:
James Washington, DPW
Brionne Bischke, JSD
Vanessa Slis, NJA
Mr. Washington and applicant team presented on specifics of the pedestrian mall project.
This ordinance establishes a pedestrian mall in South 29th Street, from West Orchard Street to a point approximately 180 feet south of West Orchard Street, in the 8th Aldermanic District for public use and private use by Nativity Jesuit Academy.
Providing testimony in support:
Machez Martinez, NJA teacher and parent
Mark Heron, NJA board member
There was discussion regarding public and private use of the pedestrian mall, community outreach, safety, green space availability, accessibility, and signage/messaging.
Commissioner Gonzalez moved approval, seconded by commissioner Crane. (Prevailed 7-0) | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED | Pass | 7:0 |
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241334
| 0 | 5. | Resolution | Resolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located on the south side of West Bobolink Avenue, east of North 111th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Jonny Latsko, DCD Planning
Mr. Latsko presented.
This resolution approves a final Certified Survey Map that divides one parcel into two lots for future sale and dedicates land for public street purposes.
Vice-chair Nemec moved conditonal approval, seconded by commissioner . (Prevailed 7-0)
Conditions:
For all necessary signatures, including from the City Treasurer's Office, be obtained prior to consideration by the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee. | APPROVED CONDITIONALLY | Pass | 7:0 |
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| 0 | | Resolution | Resolution approving a final Certified Survey Map for land located on the south side of West Bobolink Avenue, east of North 111th Street, in the 5th Aldermanic District. | REFERRED TO | Pass | 7:0 |
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| 0 | 6. | Communication | Communication relating to the 2024 year in review.
Minutes note: Ms. Goodman gave a presentation on City Plan Commission activities, items reviewed, and approvals for the year 2024 relating to amended planned developments, minor modifications, zoning changes, overlay projects, and overlay deviations.
Mr. Leichtling gave an update on past approvals. | | | |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office | | | |
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