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| | | | Meeting convened at 1:32 p.m.
Minutes note: Member Washington chairing the meeting. | | | |
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| | | | Also present:
Minutes note: Sam Leichtling, DCD Planning
Kristin Connelly, DCD Planning
Emily Goodman, DCD Planning
Zion Owusu-Yeboa, DCD Summer Youth Intern | | | |
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| | 1. | | Review and approval of the previous meeting minutes from May 28, 2024.
Minutes note: Meeting minutes from May 28, 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 Fourth Amendment to the General Planned Development, GPD, known as Freshwater Plaza to update the development standards for Phase 3 development on Lot 4 of the GPD located at 200 East Greenfield Avenue, on the north side of East Greenfield Avenue, east of South 1st Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Items 2 and 3 were taken together.
Mr. Leichtling and Ms. Connelly presented.
Appearing:
Michael Emem, Emem Group
Falamak Nourzad, Continuum Architects + Planners
Mr. Emem and Ms Nourzad presented on project details.
This amendment was requested by Rule Enterprises, LLC and will update the development standards for Lot 4 of the GPD. Additional changes to the GPD standards are necessary in order to align with the project details that are part of the Detailed Planned Development (DPD).
No public testimony.
Member Crane moved approval, seconded by member Smith. (Prevailed 5-0) | RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE AND ASSIGNED | Pass | 5:0 |
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230879
| 0 | 3. | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to the Fourth Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as 1st and Greenfield (Freshwater Plaza) to allow a Phase 3 mixed-use residential development to occur on Lot 4 of Freshwater Plaza, located at 200 East Greenfield Avenue, on the north side of East Greenfield Avenue, east of South 1st Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Items 2 and 3 were taken together.
Mr. Leichtling and Ms. Connelly presented.
Appearing:
Michael Emem, Emem Group
Falamak Nourzad, Continuum Architects + Planners
Mr. Emem and Ms Nourzad presented on project details.
The DPD approves the project details, including the site and landscape plans, and building design of the proposed 5-story, 140-unit residential building that will have approximately 1,500 sf of ground floor commercial space.
No public testimony.
Member Crane moved conditional approval, seconded by member Smith. (Prevailed 5-0)
Condition:
Applicant to submit revised plans that incorporate DPW’s comments relating to the walkway along the east side of the building and the bridge within the water feature along Greenfield Av. (if determined to be necessary). | APPROVED CONDITIONALLY | Pass | 5:0 |
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230879
| 0 | | Ordinance | A substitute ordinance relating to the Fourth Amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as 1st and Greenfield (Freshwater Plaza) to allow a Phase 3 mixed-use residential development to occur on Lot 4 of Freshwater Plaza, located at 200 East Greenfield Avenue, on the north side of East Greenfield Avenue, east of South 1st Street, in the 12th Aldermanic District. | REFERRED TO | Pass | 5:0 |
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| | | | Zoning - Public Hearing 1:45 PM | | | |
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240179
| 0 | 4. | Plan Commission Resolution | Resolution approving the redevelopment of an existing historic building and construction of a new commercial building on the site located at 3774 South 27th Street, on the east side of South 27th Street, north of West Howard Avenue, relative to the Development Incentive Zone Overlay known as South 27th/Howard, in the 13th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Ms. Connelly presented.
Appearing:
Thomas Stachowiak, Stack Design Group
Rakesh Rehan, NVS
Mr. Stachowiak presented on project details.
The proposal would redevelop the former Jacob Nunnemacher Mansion (later known as the Wildenberg’s Evergreen Hotel) into a sit-down restaurant and an approximately 10,000 square foot banquet hall. Additionally, a one-story multi-tenant commercial building is proposed to be constructed on the north portion of the site.
Atty. Brian Randall, Amundsen Davis LLC, testified in opposition, on behalf of property owners to the south, with concerns related to floodplain and stormwater management impact, lack of parking (overlap of uses), traffic and street safety issues, and lack of sufficient size for the site to support all uses. He asked to add conditions to add a more robust landscaping plan on the backside, brick material for the dumpster enclosure, and screening of the dumpster enclosure.
Ald. Scott Spiker, 13th Ald. Dist., testified and acknowledged having concerns for some aspects, including the desire for a robust landscaping plan. He indicated his support for the proposal.
Member Sas-Perez moved conditional approval, seconded by member Smith. (Prevailed 5-0)
Conditions:
The applicant to provide a final landscaping plan prior to the issuance of building permits and to update their plans to reflect DPW’s comments with respect to the entrances of the historic building and accessible connection to the sidewalk along S. 27th Street. | APPROVED CONDITIONALLY | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 5. | Plan Commission Resolution | Resolution approving the addition of a balcony on the east (river-facing) façade of the building located at 648 North Plankinton Avenue, on the west side of the Milwaukee River, north of West Michigan Street, relative to the Riverwalk Site Plan Review Overlay Zone (SPROZ) established by Section 295-91.0021 of the former Milwaukee Code, in the 4th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Mr. Leichtling presented.
Appearing:
Chad Griswold, Rinka
Paul Sternlied, Enerpac
Eric Gebhardt, Rinka
Mr. Griswold presented on project details.
Enerpac Tool Group Corporation plans to move their global headquarters downtown Milwaukee. The company will be leasing 56,000 square feet of space within the 4th floor of the ASQ building at 648 N. Plankinton Avenue, which is located within the Riverwalk Site Plan Review Overlay Zone (SPROZ). The proposal is to add a 10’ by 61’ amenity balcony to the 4th floor of the building façade that faces the Milwaukee River for use by Enerpac employees.
Member Crane moved conditional approval, seconded by member Sas-Perez. (Prevailed 5-0)
Conditions:
Final construction plans submitted during the permitting process relating to the balcony shall include notations that the US General Service Administration specifications for salvaging materials during demolition will be used for the windows being removed, and guidance from the federal historic renovation guidelines will be followed with respect to the removal of the terra cotta. | APPROVED CONDITIONALLY | Pass | 5:0 |
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| 0 | 6. | Resolution | Substitute resolution authorizing the acceptance of a quit claim deed from Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. for a portion of property abutting South 24th Street just south of West Legion Street, for dedication as public right-of-way for street purposes and approving a public access easement agreement between the City of Milwaukee and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, Inc. regarding construction and access to the Rogers Street Academy Pedestrian Mall, in the 8th Aldermanic District.
Minutes note: Mr. Leichtling gave initial remarks.
Appearing:
James Washington, DPW
Mr. Washington presented.
This resolution permits the City of Milwaukee to accept a quit claim deed from Boys and Girls Club that dedicates property for public right-of-way for street purposes.
Member Sas-Perez moved approval, seconded by member Crane. (Prevailed 5-0) | RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED | Pass | 5:0 |
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| | | | Meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m.
Chris Lee, Staff Assistant
Council Records Section
City Clerk's Office | | | |
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