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Public hearing held on proposed Dunwoody Storage at 218 South 4th Street; supporters say downtown needs storage
Summary
The Plan Commission held a public hearing March 17 on a conditional use permit request to allow a personal storage facility at 218 South 4th Street; public commenters Jason and Melinda Dunwoody argued downtown apartment growth has increased demand for nearby storage. No decision appears in the recorded segments.
The Wausau Plan Commission opened and then closed a public hearing March 17 on a conditional use permit request to allow a personal storage facility at 218 South 4th Street (identified in the packet as Dunwoody Storage).
Speakers Jason and Melinda Dunwoody addressed the commission in support of the proposal, saying recent downtown housing additions total about 400 new apartment units — the speakers cited a 153‑unit Foundry on 3rd development and 102 units at Evergreen Landing — and argued that apartment living provides limited storage and that a downtown storage facility would let residents keep spending and activity in Wausau rather than traveling to nearby Kronenwetter. The Dunwoodys noted a lack of convenient downtown storage options and urged the commission to allow storage use in the light industrial district.
The chair closed the public hearing after the speakers; the available transcript does not record a subsequent motion or vote on the conditional use permit for 218 South 4th Street in the segments provided.
The public comments filed by email were also read into the record earlier in the meeting: Linda Lawrence submitted an emailed comment on March 12 stating she supported the developer’s request and said housing of this capacity would be good for downtown small businesses.
No staff recommendation, permit conditions, or final decision are recorded in the available segments for this item.
