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Developer proposes duplex and condominium plan for Rainbow Lake; commission asks staff for follow-up

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On May 6, Hillcrest Builders presented a concept to replace unbuilt multifamily portions of the Rainbow Lake development with duplexes and condominium-style single-family units, proposing 41 new units and bringing the project total to 101 units versus the 248 originally approved in 2004.

On May 6, 2025, Hillcrest Builders presented a concept plan to the West Bend Plan Commission to redevelop the remaining undeveloped pads at Rainbow Lake. The developer proposed replacing the originally approved multifamily buildings with a mix of two-family (duplex) buildings and single-family condominium units, adding 41 new units in the undeveloped area and resulting in an overall total of 101 units for the project rather than the 248 units approved in 2004.

Paul Apfelbach, director of development for Hillcrest Builders, said the company has owned the property for five years and has worked with the existing homeowners association to try to facilitate completion. "We've owned this property now for 5 years, and the first time I'm here tonight…

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