D6 Items of Interest Week of June 24, 2024

City staff are monitoring the incoming active storms that are expected to move into our area throughout this weekend. As of Friday afternoon, the City does not anticipate a major flooding event at this time but localized impacts are possible. I have had reports of flooding from property owners in the E Washington/Livingston/E Mifflin area after the recent downpour. If anyone experiences flooding or needs to report missing/ajar manhole covers please call 608-266-4430.  This will allow the City to triage calls and prioritize its response. If anyone notices blocked inlets, please report it through the City’s Report a Problem portal. More details here City Staff Monitors Flooding Potential

Call for Volunteers as Ride the Drive Plans Gear Up. Madison Parks calls for volunteers as plans for this year's Ride the Drive heat up, scheduled for Sunday, August 11. More info and link to sign up

On Monday, Finance takes up the request for information on authorizing a local sales tax. The men’s permanent homeless shelter construction bid has a gap and there is a proposal to rearrange existing money to fill the gap and award the contract. And more discussion on the 2025 Budget Outlook.

521 E Washington, the proposal by LZ Ventures to relocate the offices and housing of Porchlight from 306 N Brooks, will be at UDC on Wednesday. UDC will also have an initial discussion on the proposed changes to the UDC code which as the UDC alder, I am sponsoring.

On Wednesday, the Board of Public Works discusses the proposed changes to the policy and ordinance language regulating large item pick up. If you live in or own a multi-unit building over 8 units, this proposal affects you. BPW also receives a storm water utility vegetation plan presentation.

Also Wednesday, the ALRC takes up several D6 licenses (and ones in nearby D12 which may also be of interest). The Deputy Clerk put The Atwood’s 2023 request for a change of licensed premises for a rear outdoor patio on the agenda (#43) with a written recommendation to ALRC alders to place on file. There is also a proposed ordinance (#55) to limit alcohol density of Class A licenses (carry out).

No City Highlights blog this week due to a glitch in the Council office.

Stay cool and hydrated.

Monday June 24 – Finance Committee – 4:30p FC Agenda 06.24.24

17. 83518 Requesting information, studies, and plans regarding the authorization of a local sales tax.

18. 83678 Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9358, Bartillon Shelter (District 12) and amending the 2024 Adopted Capital and Operating Budgets of the Community Development Division to provide funding needed to complete the project. (District 12)

Fiscal Note: The proposed resolution authorizes the award of Public Works Contract No. 9358, Bartillon Shelter and amends the 2024 Adopted Capital and Operating Budgets of the Community Development Division. The budget amendment transfers $2,000,000 of existing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the youth-focused affordable housing development project at 1202 S. Park Street (Munis 13776) to the Bartillon Shelter project (Munis 13346). In its place, the resolution authorizes up to $2,000,000 of Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Housing funds, that are available in the 2024 CDD Adopted Operating Budget, and currently uncommitted, to support the 1202 S. Park Street development. No net fiscal impact on the City’s budget.

The contract award will also be on the Wednesday Board of Public Works agenda.

21. 84005 2025 Budget - Update on Timelines 
 

Monday June 24 – Plan Commission – 5:30p PC Agenda 06.24.24

3. 83269 709-711 E Johnson Street (District 6): Consideration of a conditional use in the Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMX) District for an outdoor eating area for a restaurant-tavern tenant in a mixed-use building. Letter of Intent

Upcoming Matters – July 8, 2024

- ID 83428 - Adopting the Sustainability Plan Update 

- ID 83525, 83526, 83530 - 521 E Washington Avenue - Demolition Permit, Conditional Use and Certified Survey Map Referral - Demolish two-story commercial building to allow construction of an eight-story mixed-use building containing 3,812 sq ft. of office space and 70 apartments 

- ID 83527, 83907, 83529 & 83531 - 306 N Brooks Street - Demolition Permit, TR-U2 to RMX, Conditional Use, and Certified Survey Map Referral - Demolish four-story, 102-unit lodging house to allow construction of a 15-story, 189-unit apartment building

- ID 83739 - 823 E Washington Ave, 1st Floor - Conditional Use for a restaurant-nightclub on first floor of a hotel 

- ID 83741 - 823 E Washington Ave, 8th Floor - Conditional Use for a restaurant-nightclub on eighth floor of a hotel

Upcoming Matters – July 29, 2024 

- ID 82973 - Urban Design Commission Code Update Project, Phase 1 Amendment

Wednesday June 26 – Urban Design Commission – 4:30p UDC Agenda 06.26.24

4. 83068 521 E Washington Avenue - New Mixed-Use Building in Urban Design District (UDD) 4. (District 6) Owner: John Leja, LZ Ventures Applicant: Duane Johnson, Knothe & Bruce Architects, LLC Initial/Final Approval is Requested UDC is an Approving Body 

The applicant is proposing an eight-story mixed-use building containing a first-floor office use, and 70 multi-family residential units above the first floor. There will be eight surface parking stalls accessed from Blair Street.

Staff Report

5. 71257 Discussions and Information Related to Future Amendments to MGO Chapter 33.24 - Urban Design Commission Ordinance and the Urban Design Commission Policy and Procedure Manual *Discussion item only, no action will be taken*

Staff Memo “Following introduction ...staff has also received feedback from interested alders as it relates to additional potential minor text clean-up items, as well as one larger item that is process-related pertaining to when UDC is an advisory body to the Plan Commission, especially as it relates to creating a more clear and expeditious development review process. The potential text changes are reflected in Attachment B, Potential Text Changes to the Draft UDC Phase 1 Ordinance. For reference, in both attachments the areas of impacted text are highlighted in yellow. Staff notes that further refinements to the potential text changes shown in Attachment B may be necessary following this discussion and in coordination with the City Attorney’s Office.

Attachment B

Wednesday June 26 – Board of Public Works – 4:30p BPW Agenda 06.26.24

7.* 83632 Amending Section 10.18 and 1.08(3)(a),and creating Section 27.05(2)(dd) of the Madison General Ordinances to update the City’s large item collection and electronic waste recycling ordinances, and to update the bond schedule accordingly. Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Derek Field And Sabrina V. Madison

DRAFTER’S ANALYSIS: This ordinance makes several changes to update the City’s ordinances regarding large item collection and the City’s electronic waste recycling program. Historically, the City provided broad large item collection services across the City and utilized a sticker system for the collection, disposal and recycling of certain large items and electronic waste. However, the City no longer provides this broad service and now utilizes a work order system to make this program more efficient. In addition, while properties not receiving City refuse collection services are supposed to provide their own large item collection, some properties have not been doing this, leading to the unauthorized disposal of large items on the terraces, creating hazardous and blighting conditions that can be a negative influence on a neighborhood. A companion resolution approving the City’s Large Item Collection and Electronic Waste Recycling Policy, File No. 83634, will be considered contemporaneously with this ordinance.

8.* 83634 Approving the Large Item Collection and Electronic Waste Recycling Policy. Sponsors: Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Derek Field And Sabrina V. Madison 

Finance Committee Return to Lead with the Following Recommendation(s) to the BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS: re-refer to Finance Committee on 7/8/24 and Common Council on 7/16/24. RECOMMEND TO CC TO RE-REFER TO FINANCE on (7/8/24) AND BPW ON (7/10/24) RECOMMEND TO ADOPT

Fiscal Note: The proposed resolution amends the City’s large item collection and electronic waste recycling ordinances with a proposed effective date of November 1, 2024. The proposed changes clarify the City’s utilization of a work order system, unauthorized disposal of large items on terraces, and electronic waste recycling policy. Under the proposed change, the City will no longer provide large item pickup for residential buildings with 8 or more units. This proposed change will reallocate one-quarter of a Streets position ($17,500) and provide an estimated savings in tipping fees ($2,500). Additionally, the proposed ordinance changes includes establishing penalties for violating the ordinance. At this time, the fiscal impact from these penalties is not possible to calculate.

9. 83678 Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9358, Bartillon Shelter (District 12) and amending the 2024 Adopted Capital and Operating Budgets of the Community Development Division to provide funding needed to complete the project. (District 12)

18.* 84000 Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for McPike Park - Building Demolition and Site Restoration. (District 6) Sponsors: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Attachments: Contract 9174 McPike Park Building Demo Plans 06-07-24.pdf 

This project involves the demolition of three existing structures at 202-212 S. Baldwin Street on property acquired for the expansion of McPike Park. The Plan Commission approved the demolition of the structures, which include a 18,707 sf storage unit building, 2,479 sf office/storage building, and 968 sf office building. The site will be restored to lawn pending public engagement in 2025 to identify the future park expansion amenities. The estimated cost of this project is $500,000.

22. 84004 Stormwater Utility Vegetation Management Plan Informational Presentation

Wednesday June 26 – Transportation Commission – 5p TC Agenda 06.26.24

Review of several grants and contracts.

Wednesday June 26 – Alcohol License Review Committee = 5:30p ALRC Agenda 06.26.24

43. 77906 Change of Licensed Premises 2116 AWA LLC • dba The Atwood Current Capacity (in/out): 160/0 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 160/20. 2116 Atwood Ave • Agent: Brian Mason Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 85% alcohol, 10% food, 5% other Alder District 6 (Alder Rummel) • Police Sector 410 Request to extend premises outdoors to rear patio for four 10' x 10' tents, at time a perimeter fence will be present with signage reading "No Alcohol Beyond This Point." 

Legislative History 

5/24/23 ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE Refer to the ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE 

6/21/23 ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE Refer to the ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE 

7/19/23 ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE Refer to the ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE

Deputy Clerk Jim Verbick sent an email to the applicant, me, zoning staff and ALRC alders with this message:

This change of premises application for a change of premises for adding outdoor seating has been sitting out there for over a year now. If this is ready for consideration, it should go forward to the ALRC. If it is not ready for consideration at this point, my recommendation is that the ALRC place this on file, and when/if it is ready for consideration at a later date, a new application can be filed.

I will urge the ALRC to place this application on file. 

45. 84077 Change of Licensed Premises North Central Management Inc • dba Moxy by Marriott Madison Downtown Current Capacity (in/out): 836/20 • Proposed Capacity (in/out): 836/20 823 E Washington Ave • Agent: Sheri Straka Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 5% alcohol, 5% food, 90% other Police Sector 408 (District 6) Request to remove eighth floor meeting space from premises to be occupied by another license.

50. 83316 21+ Entertainment License Umami Dumpling & Ramen Bar LLC • dba Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar Capacity (in/out): 50 923 Williamson St. • Agent: Janmin Michael Ding Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 20% alcohol, 80% food Police Sector 408 (District 6) Legislative History 5/15/24 ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE Refer to the ALCOHOL LICENSE REVIEW COMMITTEE

The applicant informed me that after receiving input from the MNA Preservation and Development Committee and nearby residents, he has decided to withdraw the E license application and instead plans to extend food service hours.

55. 83669 Amending Section 38.05(9)(a) and creating 38.05(b) and (c) of the Madison General Ordinances related to Class A and Class “A” alcohol beverage licenses to impose geographic limitations on “Class A” and Class “A” license applications considered by the Common Council after adoption of this ordinance for purposes of regulating density of such alcohol beverage licenses.

DRAFTER’S ANALYSIS:    This ordinance provides an objective basis for limiting the granting of liquor licenses for “Class A” and Class “A” establishments for the purpose of limiting density and proximity of such licenses to sensitive sites. A “Class A” license authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption off the licensed premises where sold in the original packages and containers (also authorizes on premises free taste samples in limited quantities). A Class “A” license authorizes retail sales of fermented malt beverages (e.g. beer, wine coolers) for consumption off the licensed premises where sold and in the original packages, containers, and bottles (also authorizes on premises free taste samples in limited quantities). No sale of alcohol beverages is permitted between the hours of 9 pm and 8 am. Currently there are no limitations on how many “Class A” and Class “A” alcohol beverage licenses can be approved and issued by a municipality. The decision to limit such licenses lies within the individual municipality. The City of Madison currently has 131 active Class A licenses. An applicant has no legal right to the issuance of an alcohol beverage license. Such license is a privilege, not a right. This amendment seeks to limit density and concentration of “Class A” and Class “A” alcohol beverage licenses near sensitive sites by imposing geographic limitations. Research has shown that an over-concentration of alcohol outlets increases the level of alcohol-related disorder and crime. High alcohol outlet density is associated with many social harms among neighborhoods in and around the alcohol outlets, such as disorderly conduct, noise, neighborhood disruption, public nuisance, and property damage. High alcohol outlet density is also linked with many alcohol-attributable effects among neighborhoods further away from alcohol outlets, such as alcohol-impaired driving, pedestrian injuries, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect. The Task Force on Community Preventive Services (Campbell et al., 2009) recommended that “limiting alcohol beverage outlet density-either by reducing density levels or limiting density growth-can be an effective means of reducing the harms associated with excessive alcohol consumption.” This ordinance would apply to all Class A license applications filed with the City of Madison Clerk’s Office, or already on file in the Clerk’s Office but not yet granted, upon adoption.

I am interested in your thoughts on this proposal. Before the ALRC meets on Wednesday, Alder Amani Latimer Burris is holding two D12 neighborhood meetings for new licenses on E Washington providing a real time example of the density of these type of licenses. (See agenda items #56 and #58 in the agenda link).

65. 83709 Public Hearing - New License Grey Area Hospitality LLC • dba Grey Market 756 E Washington Ave • Agent: Matthew Phelps Estimated Capacity (in/out): 90/30 Class B Combination Liquor & Beer • 65% alcohol, 35% food Police Sector 407 (District 6)

84147 Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center Inc Event Location: McPike Park/200 Block S Brearly/100 Block S Ingersoll Event Date: 7/11/24 4pm - 10pm, 7/12/24 4pm - 11pm, 7/13/24 11am - 11pm, and 7/16/24 11am - 9pm Police District: 408 (District 6) Event: Fete de Marquette

79. 84144 Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center Inc Event Location: McPike Park & 800-1000 Blocks of Williamson St Event Date: 9/21/24 11am - 11pm & 9/22/24 11am - 8pm Police District: 408 (District 6) Event: Willy St. Fair 

80. 84143 Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Schenk's Corners Art Society Event Location: 1900 Block Atwood Ave Event Date: 8/16/24 & 8/17/24 Police District: 410 (District 6) Event: Schenk's Corners Block Party 

81. 84142 Temporary Class B Retailer License Concurrent with Street Use Permit Marquette Neighborhood Association Event Location: Orton Park Event Date: 8/23/24 5pm - 9pm, 8/24/24 11:30am - 10pm, and 8/25/24 9am - 8pm Police District: 408 (District 6) Event: Orton Park Festival

Thursday June 27 – Community Development Authority – 4:30p CDA Agenda 06.27.24

2. 83840 CDA Resolution No. 4617 - Authorizing the execution of a letter of intent and subsequent contract with The Alexander Company for development partnership and related consulting services for redevelopment of the Park and Badger Area

City Press Release Announcing Partnership The City of Madison’s Community Development Authority (CDA) has selected Madison-based The Alexander Company to help lead a public-private process to redevelop a prominent site near the intersection of South Park Street and West Badger Road on the City’s south side.  

Over the past several years, the City of Madison acquired commercial properties at 810 and 818 Badger Road through its Land Banking program, which seeks to buy and hold properties for eventual redevelopment for affordable housing and other economic development projects.

When combined with existing City-owned properties at 802 West Badger Road (the Metro South Transfer Point) and 825 Hughes Place (the Madison Police Department’s South District station), they form a contiguous 4-acre redevelopment parcel: the so-called “Park and Badger Redevelopment Area” that City staff identified as being suitable for high-quality, urban infill development on a key gateway intersection in South Madison.

The press release link has a map.

Thursday June 27 – Housing Strategy Committee – 5p HSC Agenda 06.27.24

The agenda has not been posted.