Plan commission clears El Vaquero LLC for West Broadway restaurant at 2407 W. Broadway
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Summary
The commission approved a zoning permit for El Vaquero LLC to open a Mexican fast‑casual restaurant at 2407 West Broadway after a brief presentation and staff review; approval was conditioned on standard administrative items including a required grease trap plan.
The Monona Plan Commission voted March 24 to approve a zoning permit for El Vaquero LLC to open a Mexican restaurant at 2407 West Broadway in a retail strip near South Towne Mall.
Applicant Eric (surname not provided) told the commission the family‑run Caro Mexican Grill on Madison’s East Washington is expanding to Monona and expects a mix of dine‑in and takeout business. The staff report described the proposed use as a fast‑casual counter service restaurant with about 20 seats and operating hours roughly 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Staff said the site has 26 parking stalls shared among tenants, including two ADA spaces; the zoning standard based on a 20‑seat restaurant requires seven stalls. Interior modifications listed in the staff report include a new kitchen hood, multiple sinks and a grease trap – a point highlighted in the staff recommendation. No exterior building modifications were proposed; signage will be handled through the city’s administrative sign process.
"We're going to do the same here," Patricia, who identified herself as the applicant’s family member, said of the food and service model. Eric added the group hopes to open following permit approvals.
Commissioners welcomed the applicant and made positive remarks about the existing East Washington location. A motion to approve the zoning permit with the conditions listed in staff’s report passed by voice vote. The staff conditions called for submission and approval of the required grease trap plan, administrative sign approvals and standard site permitting steps prior to occupancy.
The approval clears the applicant to proceed to the building permit and city administrative reviews required for restaurant openings.
Votes at a glance: Plan Commission approved the zoning permit for El Vaquero LLC at 2407 West Broadway by voice vote; standard pre‑occupancy conditions (grease trap plan, sign permits, etc.) were attached.
