The business still may consider filing a new application for late-night hours in the future, but for now, it is focused on getting the North Avenue location ready for a spring opening.
Five applicants are seeking conditional use permits, which are scheduled for approval on Feb. 24 when the Wauwatosa Common Council meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall and on Zoom.
The Wauwatosa Plan Commission voted Feb. 9 to recommend a conditional use permit for a laundromat planned on North Avenue in East Tosa, but the permit’s conditions would require
Kidz Cave and Learning Den is planning to occupy about 5,700 square feet of second-floor space in a building next to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church on West North Avenue.
Business owners want to pursue more consistent and appealing branding across the district. Hiring a part-time director is a priority for this first year. And, yes, they have been discussing informally whether to launch or bring back certain East Tosa-flavored events.
Flash Laundromats purchased the former O’Gorman’s West Towne Auto last fall and began converting the interior of the building to accommodate 50 washers and 50 dryers.
The owners of Cuppa Tosa Kitchen & Cafe have applied for a conditional use permit to reopen at 11320 W. Bluemound Road, with plans for "a breakfast/lunch concept restaurant with on and off-site catering for special events."
City officials and the developers say the conversion project will not be feasible without financial support from the City of Wauwatosa, which is considering creating a new tax incremental financing district to include the project.
City officials said the developer had been passed over for a $2 million affordable housing grant, leaving "no financial path forward for that project."
