I.   Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Victoria Huang at 6:11 pm

II.  Roll Call

Victoria Huang (Vice Chair): present

Leslie Moore (Secretary): present

Gerard Levesque (present)

Laurilim Rosado (present)

Michael Lester (Chair): absent

Daniel Sierra: absent

The meeting was staffed by Jim Vandermillen, Assistant Director of Planning & Economic Development, and Tyler Miller, Esq., Darrow Everett (legal counsel).

III.      Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Approval of Minutes

a.   September 22, 2021 meeting

Leslie Moore moved to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2021 meeting.  Seconded by Victoria Huang.  The motion to approve the minutes passed by a voice vote

V.  New Business

a.       Presentation, Consideration and Possible Action regarding:

                          i.      Case PB 21-04 – Major Land Development

Phoenix Construction, of 401 East Kilbourn Ave, Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI, applicant for 1154 Broad St., 1159 Broad St., and 85 Hunt St. (Plat 3, Lot 3; Plat 2, Lot 30; and Plat 2, Lot 196, respectively, owned by Phoenix Central Falls Industrial Investors LLC, 401 East Kilbourn Ave, Suite 201, Milwaukee, WI) is seeking Master Plan Approval for a proposed Major Land Development to redevelop the former manufacturing facility as warehouse and distribution space.

Mr. Miller swore in Ryan Scrittorale, of Benesch Engineering, a civil engineering firm out of Westbury, CT, who presented on behalf of the applicant.

Mr. Scrittorale described the current site and the proposed scope of work. He indicated that there is potential to include other uses and that the developer is leaving the door open as they consider the feasibility.

Mr. Scrittorale responded to questions from the Board.

Mr. Vandermillen explained that the City has hired a consultant, McCabe Enterprises, to prepare a vision plan for the site and the surrounding neighborhood. A draft document showing proposed additional uses has been provided to the Board.

Mr. Vandermillen and Mr. Scrittorale explained that additional engineering details would be provided when the applicant seeks Preliminary Plan approval.

Public Hearing – no one came forward to present comments

Mr. Vandermillen read the staff recommendation into the public record, and noted that the draft document showing proposed additional uses will also be entered into the record.

Gerard Levesque moved to approve Phoenix Investors’ Master Plan for 1154 Broad Street (Plat 3, Lot 3), 1159 Broad Street (Plat 2, Lot 30), and 85 Hunt Street (Plat 2, Lot 196), with the condition that the applicant continue discussions with Planning Department staff to consider including other possible uses in addition to the proposed warehousing and distribution facility; Leslie Moore seconded.  A roll call vote was taken:

Victoria Huang – Aye

Leslie Moore – Aye

Gerard Levesque – Aye

Laurilim Rosado – Aye

The Master Plan was approved by a vote of four members.

VI. Staff Report

·        Mr. Vandermillen introduced two new Board members, Gerard Levesque and Laurilim Rosado.

·        Mr. Vandermillen reminded the Board that the regular monthly meeting will be next week.

VII. Adjournment

Gerard Levesque moved to adjourn; Laurilim Rosado seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.