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Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a daycare in the General Commercial (C2) zone at 7303 W. Center Street, Ladon Wilson, applicant
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Submitted by:
Art Piñon
Department:
Development
Background/Options
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a day care facility at 7303 W. Center Street, located within the General Commercial (C-2) zoning district. The project site is surrounded by residential uses on the west, south, and north, with a church to the east.
The proposed facility will accommodate up to 35 children and will be staffed by approximately three to four employees per shift. The proposed hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A proposed outdoor play area is located at the rear of the property and will be enclosed by a wood fence.
No on-site parking is provided for the facility. However, street parking is available along W. Center Street and on the east side of N. 73rd Street. The applicant has included a parking and circulation plan as part of the project description identifying available street parking, designated pick-up and drop-off times, and a five-minute pick-up and drop-off period during which parents would be required to walk their children into the facility.
The required public hearing for this request was held before the Common Council on September 29, 2026. During the meeting, the applicant spoke in support of the proposal. No members of the public spoke in opposition.
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 and Supporting 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 an...
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