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Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to establish an eating establishment in the Midtown-Mixed (MID-MIX) zoning district at 8820 W. North Avenue, Ransom Htoo, applicant
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Submitted by:
Art Piñon
Department:
Development
A. Background/Options
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a restaurant at 8820 W. North Avenue within the Midtown Mixed (MID-MIX) District. The tenant space is currently occupied by Hui’s Restaurant and will remain under the same ownership. The proposal includes a change in the restaurant’s name, modifications to business operations, and updates to the menu. No changes are proposed to the building, site layout, or existing floor plan.
The proposed hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The required public hearing for this request was held before the Common Council on May 19, 2026. No individuals appeared or spoke regarding the proposal.
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
Design Review Board approval is required for any exterior changes. 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
See 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
The proposed project shall be designed, constructed and maintained in full compliance with all applicable national, state and local fire code requirements.
Health Department
No comments.
Police Department
No comments.
C. Recommendation
Staff recommends approval subject to:
1. Establishing hours of operation.
2. Design Review Board approval is required for any exterior changes. Architectural supervision, plan review, and all applicable building permits are also required. A final occupancy inspection and approval must be obtained prior to occupancy.
3. 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.
4. Providing detailed costs of any alterations and/or new construction, as well as income & expense as requested by the Assessor's office.
5. The project shall be designed, constructed and maintained in full compliance with all applicable national, state and local fire code requirements.
6. Under WMC 24.16.040I., 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.