The following persons were present to speak at the hearing:
Dennis Burke, resident, spoke in opposition.
A resident on S. Fifth Avenue spoke in opposition.
A resident at 545 S. Fifth Avenue spoke in opposition, noting that a
similar project, The Meridian, was previously defeated by City Council.
Richard Jacobson, the owner of 538 S. Fifth Avenue, spoke in opposition,
expressing concern about the effect on his property values.
A representative of the Germantown Neighborhood spoke in opposition,
calling this project spot rezoning.
An unidentified resident asked why this project would be considered
ahead of the Comp Plan approval.
Jeff Hayner, Ward 1, spoke in opposition. He also expressed concern
that his Council representatives from Ward 1 were not in attendance to
hear his comments.
Adam Jaskiewicz, Ward 4, spoke in support.
Tom Stulberg, resident, expressed concern about the lack of affordable
units.
Bradley Moore, architect representing the project, was available to answer
any questions of Council.
There being no further comment, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Held and Closed
A
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
A-1
A motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by
Councilmember Ghazi Edwin, that the Regular Meeting Minutes of
February 19, 2026 be approved. On a voice vote, the Mayor declared
the motion carried.
B
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
B-1
Development Code), Rezoning of 0.95 Acres from R4C (Multiple-Family
Dwelling) and M1 (Limited Industrial) to D1 (Downtown Core), Midtown
Character Overlay, Secondary Street Frontage with Conditions, The Dean,
558 S Fifth Ave (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 8 Yes, 0 No)
(ORD-26-06) (8 Votes Required)
A motion was made by Councilmember Watson, seconded by
Councilmember Ghazi Edwin, that the Ordinance be adopted on
