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Developer proposes smaller duplexes and condos for Rainbow Lake site; HOA and utility issues flagged
Summary
Hillcrest Builders presented a concept to convert remaining Rainbow Lake multifamily pads into largely duplex condominiums and some single‑unit condos, reducing the project from 248 proposed units to about 101; commissioners raised concerns about homeowners association agreements, a partially built foundation, stormwater, and private utilities.
Hillcrest Builders told the West Bend Plan Commission on May 6 that it wants to redevelop the remaining parcels in the Rainbow Lake condominium project with duplex condominium units and a small number of single‑unit condos, reducing the full development from 248 units as originally approved to about 101 units under the proposed plan.
Paul Apfelbach, director of development at Hillcrest, said the company has owned the property five years and is proposing duplex condos in place of large 16‑ and 32‑unit buildings. He told the commission the existing homeowners association and the current site owner, identified in the meeting as Bob Patch, have long delayed…
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