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Plan Commission approves conditional use permit for long‑running bicycle repair business at 1230 E. Broadway
Summary
M & M Repair & Restoration, a part‑time bicycle repair business operating from a detached garage since 1981, received a conditional use permit with conditions requiring parking and resolution of a paving encroachment within a five‑foot setback.
The Waukesha City Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit Tuesday permitting M & M Repair & Restoration to operate a home‑industry bicycle repair business at 1230 East Broadway.
Robin (planning staff) summarized the application as a long‑standing, part‑time operation in a detached garage. The applicant, Mark McGeen, told the commission he has run the business on a part‑time basis "since I was 4 years old" and that repairs are done by appointment, "on average around 2 to 4 times a week during the summer and rarely, during September through May." He said he is the only employee.
Staff recommended approval with conditions including: customers must use designated parking spaces next to the garage rather than park in the alley; the property owner must remove a piece of concrete that was installed within the five‑foot setback or obtain a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals to keep the concrete; and all staff and departmental comments must be addressed prior to occupancy.
A motion to approve the conditional use permit with staff recommendations carried. Commissioners indicated the condition is binary: either the concrete added within the five‑foot setback must be removed, or the owner must obtain a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals before operating.
Ending: The permit was approved with the staff conditions; staff will follow up on the setback/pavement issue and any required permits before the business may operate under the conditional use permit.
