23-1060 : K. Fiedler, Ciminelli's West End Development - Waterfront Village

This agenda item, 23-1060, concerns alleged violations of deed restrictions related to Ciminelli's West End Development, also known as Waterfront Village. A former chair of the Waterfront Village Advisory Council, Kim Fiedler, has raised concerns that the developer, Ciminelli, has violated several conditions agreed upon during the sale of city-owned property. These alleged violations include:

• 120' Waterfront Setback: Structures, including an electrical transformer and a concrete patio, reportedly protrude into the setback area.
• Planting Height Restrictions: Bushes and light standards within the setback area exceed the 2-foot height limit.
• Fire Lane Designation: A driveway along the garage side was to be designated "Fire Lane-No Parking," but is frequently used for parking.
• Awning Restrictions: A fixed permanent awning has been installed on an exterior ground-level patio, contrary to the agreement prohibiting non-retractable awnings.

The original agreement, which took 4.5 years to negotiate, included these conditions as crucial for the Common Council's approval of the property sale. The item has been repeatedly tabled by the Community Development Committee since June 2023, with the latest update indicating it was tabled on November 18, 2025, with a next meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025.