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Public hearing and consideration of the request by Julianne Arter, Irgens, for a Conditional Use Permit in the Special Purpose - Research Park/Mayfair Corridor Overlay District (SP-RP/MAY) at 720 N. Mayfair Road for a multi-unit residential building
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Submitted by:
Art Pinon
Department:
Development
A. Background/Options
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to develop a 4-story, multi-family residential development on a 3.67 acre property at the northwest corner of N. Mayfair Road and W. Wisconsin Avenue in the Special Purpose - Research Park and Mayfair Overlay (SP-RP/MAY) District. The project site currently serves as a parking area for the Irgens Research Park development.
The project contains 201 residential units with both surface and partially below-grade parking (256 parking spaces total). Residential units consist of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Access to the site is provided from a shared access point north of the project site on Research Drive. Project amenities are still being considered but may include fitness facilities, conference room, lounge/library, club room, pet wash, electric car charging, courtyard with firepits, and a swimming pool.
In accordance with WMC 24.06.070.D, multi-family residential development requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Based on the unit count and number of bedrooms in each unit. The project requires 230 parking spaces and 256 are provided. In addition, the project will provide long term and short-term bike parking.
Attached to this report is the applicant's project description, project plans, and public outreach summary.
B. Staff Comments
Planning/Zoning Division
The project site is located within the Wauwatosa Life Sciences District Master Plan (LSDMP), which encourages high-density residential development.
Twenty-nine public notification letters related to the project were sent per City regulations.
Building Division
Applicable buildin...
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