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Plan Commission approves two new signs for Hein Law Office at 101 South Main Street
Summary
On Nov. 25, 2025, the Fort Atkinson Plan Commission approved a special area design review allowing two new signs on the front façade of the Hein Law Office at 101 South Main Street, subject to cleaning and maintenance of existing awnings and any additional commission conditions.
FORT ATKINSON — The Fort Atkinson Plan Commission on Nov. 25 approved a special area design review permitting two new signs on the front façade of the Hein Law Office at 101 South Main Street.
Director Draeger told the commission the application calls for two new signs on the building’s front side and that the proposed sizes meet the city’s sign ordinance limits based on façade length. He said the tenant space previously housed Edward Jones and that the application replaces the previous lettering above existing awnings. "This is for 2 new signs on the front side of the building at 101 South Main," Draeger said during the presentation.
The staff recommendation was approval subject to conditions. The chair noted staff advised cleaning the existing awnings to remove mold and mildew and recommended refreshing the sign background if needed so the new letters read as a new sign. "Staff does recommend that there's some maintenance, done on those awnings," the chair said.
Council Representative Schultz asked whether the white vinyl lettering from Edward Jones would be removed and whether the green backing would change. Draeger said the backing would remain and only the lettering would be replaced. Schultz also raised a concern about paint discoloration or "shadowing" from the former lettering; Draeger said repainting behind the lettering was not part of the current submittal and that he would raise the concern with the applicant. "There was nothing mentioned about painting behind the lettering in the proposal," Draeger said, adding he would follow up with the applicant.
The commission approved the application subject to the stated conditions. A motion to approve was moved by Commissioner Ciccarelli and seconded (record shows a second was voiced), and the chair declared the motion carried after verbal assent from members present. The record on the audio transcript shows affirmative responses and no opposition was recorded.
The Historic Preservation Committee reviewed the proposal on Nov. 11 and offered no negative comment, according to staff. No other updates on previously approved projects were provided at the meeting.
The commission adjourned at 4:06 p.m.
