2606 North 38th Street rezone
Case 260294
Approved
freeApprovedmoved by Russell Stamper1 condition of approval
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ZONING, NEIGHBORHOODS & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, September 15, 2026
Approves Rezoning at 2600 and 2606 North 38th Street (Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub), unanimous
1h 24m12,877 words
50 mentionsdeniedduplexresidentialcomprehensive planzoningcommercialindustrialpublic hearingapprovedMilwaukee, WI
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What happened
The Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee recommended passage of a rezoning at 2600 and 2606 North 38th Street from RT3 to NS2 for the Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub, unanimously supported by City Plan Commission (file 260294).
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Milwaukee, WI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- September 15, 2026
- Decisions
- 12 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (3)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsMetcalfe Park Community Bridges rezoning
Recommended2600 and 2606 North 38th Street, east side of North 38th Street north of West Clark Street · Metcalfe Park Community Bridges
1 condition of approval
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Climate and Equity Plan update and Citywide Policy Plan
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310 West Wisconsin Avenue
Recommended3 conditions of approval
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Free sample: decision 1 of 12
Confirmation of Ayanna Elzey to Housing Authority Board
Committee recommended confirmation of Ayanna Elzey, an attorney with MWH Law Group, to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Alderman Stamper moved to recommend confirmation; passed by voice vote with no objections.
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Meeting Summary
The Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee recommended passage of a rezoning at 2600 and 2606 North 38th Street from RT3 to NS2 for the Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub, unanimously supported by City Plan Commission (file 260294).
Key Decisions (12)
Approved
Confirmation of Ayanna Elzey to Housing Authority Board
Vote: unanimousMoved by Russell Stamper
Approved
Rental Property Inspection Program District designation (15th Aldermanic District)
Vote: unanimous4 conditions attachedMoved by Russell Stamper
Approved
Climate and Equity Plan update / citywide policy plan amendment
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Rezoning at 2600 and 2606 North 38th Street (Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub)
Vote: unanimous1 conditions attachedMoved by Russell Stamper
Approved
Transfer of funds for zoning code analysis
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Land disposition / sale of city-owned property at 2872 South 8th Street
Vote: unanimous
Approved
TID No. 137 and development agreement for 310 West Wisconsin Avenue East Tower
Vote: unanimous3 conditions attachedMoved by Russell Stamper
Approved
Maintenance agreement for Vel R. Phillips Plaza
Vote: unanimousMoved by Russell Stamper
Other
HR requirements quarterly report - 100 East National / National Flats project
Vote: unanimousMoved by Russell Stamper
Other
HR requirements quarterly report - Filer and Stowell Corliss on Beecher project
Vote: unanimousMoved by Russell Stamper
Other
HR requirements quarterly report - CDA Scattered Site MKE project
Vote: unanimousMoved by Russell Stamper
Other
HR requirements quarterly report - Northwestern Mutual North Office Building project
Vote: unanimousMoved by Russell Stamper
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Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (6)
Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub
Mixed-Use
310 West Wisconsin Avenue East Tower residential conversion
Residential
2872 South 8th Street mixed-use building redevelopment
Mixed-Use
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Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Downtown office viability has declined post-COVID, prompting a 220-unit office-to-residential…
Housing Demand
Time Equities targets an underserved mid-market apartment segment at ~$270/sq…
Infrastructure
Milwaukee's Uptown/15th District rental stock shows deteriorating conditions with rental…
Sentiment
Strong neighborhood and city support for reinvestment in Metcalfe Park…
Agenda results
Each land-use item on the agenda, with its recorded voteAn ordinance updating the Climate and Equity Plan and amending the Citywide Policy Plan… plan amendment
Case 260144
Approved
freeApproved
Who spoke
20 distinct speakers; 14 identified names.
All speaker roles: 3 Councilmember, 6 Staff, 3 Public, 3 Applicant, 2 Applicant Rep, 1 Witness, 1 Chair, 1 Attorney.
Identified name roles: 5 Staff, 3 Applicant, 1 Councilmember, 2 Applicant Rep, 1 Witness, 1 Chair, 1 Attorney.
Speaker sample: Brad Gordon, Applicant.
13 more identified names in Pro: 5 Staff, 1 Councilmember, 2 Applicant, 2 Applicant Rep, 1 Witness, 1 Chair, 1 Attorney.
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Zoning terms (9)
50 recorded timestamps
- denied (3 timestamps)
- duplex (7 timestamps)
- residential (11 timestamps)
- comprehensive plan (2 timestamps)
- zoning (10 timestamps)
- commercial (11 timestamps)
Decision moments (12)
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