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Committee approves façade plan, planters and outdoor seating plan for Infused at 180 East Wausau Ave
Summary
The Economic Development Committee approved exterior facade improvements for Ash Properties LLC at 180 East Wausau Ave (Infused), including planters, modular units to preserve event parking, and intent to offer outdoor seating; applicant noted business holds a reserve full liquor license.
The City of Wausau Economic Development Committee on Feb. 4 voted to approve exterior facade improvements proposed by Ash Properties LLC for the business Infused at 180 East Wausau Ave.
Presenter Mr. Aschenbrenner said the plan, provided to the committee at its Nov. 13 meeting and revised based on earlier input, centers on 22 planters of various types to create two outdoor spaces: a small garden area to the north of the main entry and a greenwashed space on the west side. "What this does is helps to create 2 outdoor space areas for us," Aschenbrenner said during the presentation.
Aschenbrenner said some planters will be three-foot-tall units placed between door posts and that several planters will be mounted on pallets so they can be moved by forklift for large events, preserving event parking. He explained the modular approach is intended to accommodate trucks and other event needs without permanently removing parking spaces.
Committee members asked about outdoor seating and business hours. Aschenbrenner said Infused is currently open to the public by appointment as it builds staffing; the business holds a full liquor license configured as a reserve license. He described the reserve license cost difference to the committee: the reserve license carries a higher upfront cost compared with a basic license ("instead of a $15 fee, you have to pay $10,365," he said).
Alder Henke and others praised the revised materials and the design choices. The committee moved and seconded approval (motion by Alder Tierney; second by Alder Henke) and passed the measure by voice vote.
The approval allows the property owner to proceed with the exterior work subject to any standard permitting and coordination with parking requirements tied to the site's agreements through 2029. The packet included schematic layouts, planter types, and photographic views of the proposed improvements.
Votes at a glance: Motion to approve exterior facade improvements for Ash Properties LLC at 180 East Wausau Ave (Infused) — Motion by Alder Tierney; second by Alder Henke; outcome: approved by voice vote.
