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Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a bank drive-through in the General Commercial and Planned Unit Development Overlay (C2/PUD) zone at 7501 W. North Avenue, Luther Group LLC, applicant
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Submitted by:
Art Pinon
Department:
Development
A. Background/Options
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to establish a drive-through facility for a bank proposed to be located at 7501 W. North Avenue, within the General Commercial and Planned Unit Development Overlay (C2/PUD) zoning districts.
The site is currently occupied by a bank with an existing drive-through; however, the property is proposed to be redeveloped with a newly constructed bank, including a drive-through, and a grocery store. While both the bank and grocery store are permitted uses within the C2/PUD zoning districts, the drive-through component of the bank requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
The proposed site plan locates the bank and drive-through at the northeast corner of the property, with a future grocery store at the western portion of the site and shared parking located to the south. Vehicular access is proposed from W. North Avenue at the north end of the property and from Watson Avenue at the south end. A one-way exit from the drive-through is proposed at the northeast corner of the site.
The proposed hours of operation for the bank are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Approximately 10 employees are expected to work at the location. The bank ATM at the drive through will be open 24 hours.
The required public hearing for this request was held before the Common Council on June 23, 2026. The applicant spoke in support of the proposal. No individuals appeared or spoke in opposition to the request.
B. Staff Comments
Planning/Zoning Division
This Conditional Use request supports the goals and objectives outlined in the City of Wauwatosa Comprehensive Plan, specifically by supporting developme...
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