Meeting Details

Meeting Name: ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/27/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-B, City Hall
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     Meeting convened at 9:02 a.m.    Roll call Video Video
260053 01.ResolutionResolution authorizing the acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Maxon Industries, Inc. for the portion of the City-owned tax deed property at 6600 North Teutonia Avenue, in the 1st Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Matt Haessly, DCD Ald. Andrea Pratt, DCD William Maxon, Maxon Industries, Inc. (The Buyer) Ald. Pratt was in support. The Buyer is seeking to acquire approximately 1.6 acres of the 6.05-acre Property or about 69,696 square feet in order to implement its phased expansion for Maxon Industries Incorporated.
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260054 02.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 1318 West Ring Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Cindy Wright-Smith, DCD This resolution authorizes the sale-back to the Former Owner of the City-owned Neighborhood Property pursuant to Section 304-49-5 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
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260056 03.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale-back to former owners of the City-owned tax-deeded property located at 3769 North 2nd Street, in the 6th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Cindy Wright-Smith, DCD This resolution authorizes the sale-back to the Former Owner of the City-owned Neighborhood Property pursuant to Section 304-49-5 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.
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260052 04.ResolutionResolution authorizing the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 420 East North Avenue, in the 6th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Rosita Ross, DCD Ryan Champagne, buyer Mrs. Champagne Ryan Champagne (“Buyer”) owns the abutting commercial building at 416 East North Avenue and currently operates a doggy daycare facility. The Buyer’s, or its assignee’s, goal is to add an outside patio and maintain the green space as an outdoor play area for pets being serviced.
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252196 05.ResolutionResolution declaring the Department of Public Works parking lot at 1335 North 12th Street as surplus to municipal needs and authorizing acceptance of an unsolicited offer to purchase from Vliet Street Lofts, LLC, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Rosita Ross, DCD Vliet Street Lofts, LLC, (the Buyer) owned and operated by Gorman & Company and Lutheran Social Services. The Buyer is seeking additional surface parking at the Property to accommodate its development at 1220 West Vliet Street.
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252247 16.ResolutionSubstitute resolution relating to a minor modification to the Detailed Planned Development known as Riverwest Apartments to allow additional signage on the mixed-use building located at 1132 East North Avenue, on the north side of East North Avenue, west of North Commerce Street, in the 3rd Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Tanya Fonseca, DCD Maire Cait Mullen, FoodRight This minor modification was requested by GenCap KG North Avenue 50, LLC and will allow additional Type A wall signage for the Riverwest Food Accelerator tenant that is consistent with the previously approved signage for the mixed-use building,
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252192 07.ResolutionResolution approving a Project Plan and Development Agreement, authorizing expenditures, and creating Tax Incremental District No. 133 (2711 West Wells), in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: This file was returned to committee to adhere to a technical timing requirement, and a full presentation was given at the last meeting.
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260049 08.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District No. 67 (Pabst Brewery/The Brewery Project), authorizing expenditures and authorizing approval of the Land Acquisition Report, in the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Dan Casanova, DCD David Misky, DCD Larry Kilmer, DCD Amendment No. 2 to Tax Incremental District No. 67 would provide up to $16,700,000 for public infrastructure improvements, $500,000 for commercial corridor programs, $1,500,000 for property acquisition (and related site work), $1,500,000 for housing programs, $1,500,000 for contingency and $750,000 in administrative costs, totaling $22,450,000. This file also approves the acquisition of property, as outlined in the attached Land Acquisition Report. There was discussion regarding potential developments, process towards development, and concerns of incorporating the Raze & Revive Program.
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260050 19.ResolutionSubstitute resolution authorizing the conveyance of thirteen Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee-owned vacant lots to the City of Milwaukee, in the King Park neighborhood, within the 4th Aldermanic District.

Minutes note: Appearing: Dan Casanova, DCD David Misky, DCD Larry Kilmer, DCD This substitute resolution authorizes the conveyance of thirteen Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee-owned lots to the City of Milwaukee, to consolidate ownership in conjunction with new land acquisitions, according to the conditions in a Land Transfer Report pursuant to Section 304-49, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. There was discussion regarding potential developments, process towards development, and concerns of incorporating the Raze & Revive Program.
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251773 210.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to Department of Neighborhood Services enforcement of code violations for multi-unit residential properties.REFERRED TOPass5:0 Action details Video Video
252240 111.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to penalties for code violations on multi-unit residential nuisance properties.REFERRED TOPass5:0 Action details Video Video
260086 012.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Compliance and Engagement relating to the 2025 annual report of the Residents Preference Program.

Minutes note: Appearing: Mary Reed, DCE Ms. Reed gave a presentation on the full 2025 annual report as contained in the file. There was discussion on enforcement and non-compliance, utilization of ACRE program, inclusion of DCD to future presentations, targeted outreach efforts, tracking of participants, and apprenticeships. Members requested for a breakdown of participation numbers by trade and zip code.
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251097 013.CommunicationCommunication from the Department of Compliance and Engagement relating to the 2024 annual report of the Residents Preference Program.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
251193 014.OrdinanceAn ordinance relating to reporting requirements for tax incremental districts approaching close-out.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
251685 115.OrdinanceA substitute ordinance relating to the appeal of certain determinations by the city plan commission.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
252016 016.ResolutionResolution authorizing approval of the Land Disposition Report and the sale of the City-owned tax deed property at 4016 West Silver Spring Drive, in the 1st Aldermanic District.RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILEPass5:0 Action details Not available
     Meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m. Chris Lee, Staff Assistant Council Records Section City Clerk's Office    Not available
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