Planning commission approves Turkish Kebab House special‑use and site review, waives public hearing

The Greenfield Planning Commission voted to approve staff recommendations for a special‑use review and site review for Turkish Kebab House, to be located at the former Rosa’s site (staff said the restaurant portion’s official address is 5237 West Lumis Road). The commission also voted to waive the public‑hearing requirement under the special‑use review.

Staff told the commission the property is zoned C3 and the proposed restaurant will employ two full‑time and three part‑time staff, with proposed hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Parking requirements for the combined service station and limited‑service restaurant are 19 spaces; eight stalls are provided. Staff said the Common Council may waive the parking shortage.

Staff noted several site issues were already addressed: window signage had been reduced to meet the city’s 20% maximum coverage rule; outdoor storage observed behind the building must be removed; and the monument sign has been approved but installation is delayed by the sign contractor, Sitco.

An applicant/operator addressing the commission said signage and menu changes were underway and that the business could open quickly. “I can open tomorrow if you told me to go ahead,” the applicant said. Commissioners moved to approve the special‑use and site review as presented, including staff comments; the motion passed unanimously in the meeting transcript (no roll‑call tally was recorded).

Why it matters: The commission’s approval clears a major procedural hurdle for the business to obtain an occupancy permit and operate in the city’s C3 zone. Staff flagged parking and sign issues but said corrections were made or could be waived.

Next step: Staff said the item may be expedited to the May 19, 2026 Common Council meeting; if so, an occupancy permit could follow (staff referenced May 20 as the typical issuance date if council approval is timely).