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Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for an eating establishment in the General Commercial (C2) zone at 11320 W. Blue Mound Road, Anthony Fugarino, Cuppa Tosa Kitchen & Café LLC, applicant
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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 11320 W. Blue Mound Road in the General Commercial (C2) Zone. Surrounding land uses include single family residential to the north and commercial uses to the south, east, and west. The location was previously a restaurant, Hermanas.
The floor plan contains a barista bar, dining room, kitchen, and outdoor patio area. The proposed operating hours are Tuesday to Sunday, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with periodic after-hour events occurring from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Attached to this report is the plan of operation and floor plan.
The required public hearing was held at the November 18, 2025 Common Council meeting. The applicant, as well as two (2) other members of the public, spoke in favor of the proposal. No one spoke in opposition. The Council meeting video is attached.
B. Staff Comments
Planning/Zoning Division
Both short and long-term bike parking is encouraged. It is not required as there is no change in the use.
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);
* Preserving Wauwatosa's welcoming identity, encouraging thoughtful growth, and promoting aesthetically appealing development (WCP, p. 20);
Building Division
Architectural supervision, plan review, and all applicable building permits are required for any work being performed. A final occupancy inspection and approval are required prior to occupancy.
City Assessor’s Office
Provide detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction as well as income and expense information as requested by the Assessor’s Office.
City Clerk’s Office
The City Clerk’s Office is in communication with the applicant about required licenses for the establishment. No concerns.
Public Works Department
City Engineering comments.
Engineering Division
Per City Code 13.30.030, any building project in excess of $100,000 shall have the sanitary sewer lateral replaced or inspected and pressure tested per BPW requirements. If the existing sanitary sewer lateral is to be re-used, a televised report of the existing lateral from the building to the City main must be provided to Engineering. If Engineering identifies any defects in the existing lateral, the defects must be corrected and another televised report provided to Engineering to verify results. Note that if the existing lateral is made out of clay, the lateral must be lined. This requirement must be met prior to final building occupancy.
Fire Department
All applicable fire codes will be adhered to.
Health Department
No comments.
Police Department
No comments.
C. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval subject to:
1. Establishing hours of operation.
2. Addressing comment in Engineering Division section of this report.
3. Architectural supervision, plan review, and all applicable building permits are 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 24.16.040I., a Conditional Use will lapse and have no further effect one year 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.