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Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an eating establishment in the Special Purpose-Research Park (SP-RP) zone at 860 N. Mayfair Road, Zankar Amin and Tamer Ahmed, applicants
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Submitted by:
Art Piñon
Department:
Development
A. Background/Options
The applicant is proposing to operate an eating and drinking establishment at 860 N. Mayfair Road in the Special Purpose - Research Park (SP-RP) Zone. Surrounding land uses include office uses to the north, south and east, and commercial uses to the west.
The floor plan contains a kitchen, food prep area, and customer seating area. The proposed operating hours are 10:30 am to 9:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. Attached to this report is the plan of operation and floor plan.
The required public hearing was held at the January 27, 2026 Common Council meeting. The applicant spoke in favor of the proposal. No one spoke in opposition. The Council meeting video is attached.
B. Staff Comments
Planning/Zoning Division
This Conditional Use request supports the goals and objectives outlined in the City of Wauwatosa Comprehensive Plan, specifically:
• Supporting local businesses and enhancing the City's tax base (WCP, p. 20);
• Support development, improvement, and reinvestments in local commercial areas to promote a dynamic, vibrant, and accessible character and appearance as well as a mix of businesses (WCP, p. 20).
Building Division
Architectural supervision, plan review, and all applicable building permits are also required. A final occupancy inspection and approval must be obtained prior to occupancy.
City Assessor’s Office
Provide detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction as well as income & expense as requested by the Assessor’s Office
City Clerk’s Office
No comments.
Public Works Department
No comments.
Engineering Division
No comments.
Fire Department
All applicable fire codes must be adhered to.
Health Department
No comments.
Police Department
No comments.
C. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval subject to:
1. Establishing hours of operation.
2. Short- and long-term bike parking being provided in compliance with WMC 24.11.080.
3. Architectural supervision, plan review, and all applicable building permits required for any work being performed. A final occupancy inspection and approval are required prior to occupancy.
4. Providing detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction, as well as income & expense as requested by the Assessor's office.
5. Compliance with all required Fire Codes.
6. Under WMC 24.16.040.I, a Conditional Use will lapse and have no further effect eighteen (18) months after it is approved by the Common Council, unless a building permit has been issued (if required); the use or structure has been lawfully established; or unless a different lapse of approval period or point of expiration has been expressly established by the Common Council.
7. Obtaining other required licenses, permits, and approvals.