Politics & Government
28-Story Tower On Tosa Design Review Board Agenda
Mo's Irish Pub owner John "Johnny V" Vassallo's proposal was met with mostly positive reviews at a November meeting, according to a report.
WAUWATOSA, WI — The Wauwatosa Design Review Board on Thursday will consider an office and residential tower proposal from Mo's Irish Pub owner John "Johnny V" Vassallo, according to online city documents.
Vassallo's proposal was considered at a November Design Board meeting and was met with mostly positive comments, according to a BizTimes report.
Several residents opposed the new proposal, citing traffic concerns and possible effects on property values, the report said.
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Vassallo's Drew Tower was designed to fit within city zoning restrictions to avoid a requirement for Common Council approval, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
It would need approval from the Design Review Board, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
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The new proposal would be 28 stories and 364 feet tall, with 65 units, city documents said.
The proposed development is at 10845 W. Bluemound Road on the site of the former Edwardo's Natural Pizza at the southwest corner of the intersection of U.S. Highway 18 and state Highway 100.
Vassallo withdrew a proposed 20-story, 340-unit apartment tower application in February after neighbor opposition.
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