CITY PLAN COMMISSION, June 8, 2026
Approves Rezoning from GPD to DPD for The Ever at 234 South Water Street, unanimous
What happened
The Milwaukee City Planning Commission approved a minor modification to the Kane Commons Phase 1 detailed plan development (file 260047) at 1162 East Kane Place, allowing exterior alterations to an existing duplex, on a unanimous roll-call vote.
- Jurisdiction
- Milwaukee, WI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- June 8, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (2)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsRiverwalk and multifamily development plan approval - The Ever
ApprovedThe Ever
Approved 14-0Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Minor modification to Kane Commons Phase 1 DPD at 1162 East Kane Place
Resolution relating to a minor modification to the detailed plan development known as Kane Commons Phase 1 to allow exterior alterations (new vertical board and batten siding, window and door alterations, new porch and deck) to the existing residential duplex at 1162-1 through 64 East Kane Place. Alderman Brower expressed support. Approved on roll-call vote.
- Future modest exterior changes may be reviewed and approved at a staff level rather than through the full modification process
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Milwaukee City Planning Commission approved a minor modification to the Kane Commons Phase 1 detailed plan development (file 260047) at 1162 East Kane Place, allowing exterior alterations to an existing duplex, on a unanimous roll-call vote.
Key Decisions (3)
Minor modification to Kane Commons Phase 1 DPD at 1162 East Kane Place
Rezoning from GPD to DPD for The Ever at 234 South Water Street
Riverwalk and multifamily development plan approval - The Ever at 234 South Water Street
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (2)
Kane Commons Phase 1 duplex exterior alterations
Residential
The Ever at 234 South Water Street
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
A 200-unit, 12-story market-rate residential tower with a unit mix…
Sentiment
Neighbors voiced organized opposition to project height (12 stories vs…
Infrastructure
DPW confirmed a protected two-way bike lane and traffic calming…
Commercial Demand
The new proposal eliminated the 3,400 sq ft of commercial…
Who Spoke (15)
On the record: the chair, 4 commissioners, 3 staff members, the applicant's representative, and 3 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 1 of 1 land-use forecast on this agenda.
This season: 3 of 3 (100%) forecasts called in this county.
1162-64 East Kane Place site plan
234 South Water Street site plan
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