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Notice and Agenda Hartford City Plan Commission Common Council Chambers Lower-Level City Hall - 109 North Main Street Date: September 14, 2026 Time: 6:00pm 1. Call to Order 2. Minutes for August 10, 2026 3. Appearances 4. Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a Secondhand Store, 1336 E. Sumner Street, (Tax Key: 36-2202-001-023) zoned B-3, General Business District. (a) Opening of Hearing (b) Reading of Public Notice (c) Staff Review: Proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a Secondhand Store, 1336 E. Sumner Street, (Tax Key: 36-2202-001-023) zoned B-3, General Business District. (d) Appearances in Favor (e) Appearances in Opposition (f) Closing of Hearing (g) Discussion by Plan Commission (h) Official Action Regarding Proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a Secondhand Store, 1336 E. Sumner Street, (Tax Key: 36-2202-001-023) zoned B-3, General Business District. 5. Discussion & Consideration of the proposed Architectural Review in the CC-3, Downtown Core District for First National Bank, d/b/a Forte Bank at 114/116 W. Sumner Street, (Tax Key 36-2201-004-005). 6. Discussion and Consideration for a Special Exception for Exterior Materials Standards for Fire Station #2, 1455 Schauer Drive, (Tax Key: 36-2203-002-022) 7. Discussion of a Subdivision Concept Plan for Winterpark Builders, LLC, (Tax Keys: 36-0704-001-007, 36-0704- 003-005, & 36-1801-003-004). 8. Adjournment __________________________________________________________________________________________ “Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations for attendance at the meeting should contact City Clerk at least one (1) business day prior to the meeting.” “Members of the Common Council may attend the above meeting. Pursuant to State ex. rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Board, 173 Wis.2d 553, 494 N W 2d 408 (1993) such attendance may be considered a meeting of the Common Council. This notice is given so that members of the Common Council may attend the meeting without violating the open meeting law.” Page 1 of 6 PLAN COMMISSION City of Hartford, Wisconsin August 10, 2026 ATTENDANCE: (P) – present; (A/E) – absent/excused; A – (absent) Chairperson Dennis J. Regan: P Vice-Chairperson Tony Andereck: P Alderperson Liaison Tom Pechacek: P Member Dave Piquett: P Member Scott Roethke: A/E Member Ralph Kuepper: A Member Scott Henke: P Alternate Robert Jewell: N/A Alternate Dean Kirley: N/A Members present: 5 Members absent: 2 Quorum (5 members): Y ALSO PRESENT: City Planner Jacob Maas Call to Order: Chairperson Regan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Minutes: Minutes of July 13, 2026, were reviewed. Motion by Henke, seconded by Pechacek to approve minutes; motion carried. Appearances: No appearances. Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a Vehicle repair shop at the property, 30 S. Pike Lake Dr., (Tax Key: 36-2201-002-012) zoned B-3, General Business District. (a) Opening of Hearing: Chairperson Regan opened the hearing. (b) Reading of Public Notice: Mr. Maas read the public notice. (c) Staff Review: Proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a Vehicle repair shop at the property, 30 S. Pike Lake Dr., (Tax Key: 36-2201- 002-012) zoned B-3, General Business District.: Mr. Maas reviewed the executive summary as presented and included the following conditions for approval: 1. Compliance with building codes, property maintenance, and fire codes. 2. Maintain hours of operation as stated in the Plan of Business Operation. 3. A sign permit must be submitted for each sign. a. Signs must comply with Chapter 54 of the City of Hartford Municipal Code 4. Vehicle Parking: 0.5 space for each service bay; plus 1 space for each employee on the largest work shift Page 2 of 6 5. Work area. Motor vehicles may not be serviced or repaired outside of the principal building. 6. When a vehicle repair shop is located in a commercial zoning district, no more than 10 motor vehicles may be stored out-of-doors overnight. 7. Storage of unlicensed and/or inoperable vehicles is strictly prohibited. 8. Compliance with Article 17 of Chapter 52, Zoning Code a. Landscape plan lacks Building Foundation Landscaping. b. Plant Arborvitae along the eastern side of the dumpster enclosure. 9. Exterior Material Standards must comply with Table 7 -5 of Article 7, Chapter 52, Zoning Code. (d) Appearances in Favor: Brien Lee, 679 Lee Road, Hartford expressed support for the project and noted area would offer business space for growth. (e) Appearances in Opposition: No appearances. (f) Closing of Hearing: Chairperson Regan closed the hearing. (g) Discussion by Plan Commission: Henke sought clarification on arborvitae requirements and impacts of deer; Mr. Maas noted screening is required and staff can work to discuss installation of an arborvitae that is more deer resistant/suitable. Pechacek noted dumpster requirements have been upgraded; Mr. Maas noted the proposed dumpster complies with the new standards; door must remain closed. (h) Official Action Regarding Proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a Vehicle repair shop at the property, 30 S. Pike Lake Dr., (Tax Key: 36-2201-002-012) zoned B-3, General Business District. Piquett motioned to approve a Conditional Use Permit with the noted conditions to allow for the operation of a Vehicle repair shop at the property, 30 S. Pike Lake Dr., (Tax Key: 36-2201-002-012) zoned B-3, General Business District; Pechacek seconded; motion carried. Discussion & Consideration of a proposed Site Plan & Architectural Review in the B-3, General Business District for The Neighborhood Mechanic, LLC (Brien Lee, Agent) at 30 S. Pike Lake Drive (Tax Key 36-2201-002-012). Mr. Maas reviewed the executive summary and noted the following: The Neighborhood Mechanic (Brien Lee, business owner) is proposing to develop an approximately 4,640 square feet auto repair facility located at 30 S. Pike Lake Drive (Tax Key: 36- 2201-002-012). 30 S. Pike Lake Drive is zoned B -3, General Business. Auto r epair facility falls under the land use of Vehicle Repair Shop. Under B -3, General Business Zoning District, Vehicle Repair Shop is a principal land use permitted as Conditional Use. Vehicle Repair Shop is defined as a place where motor vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, and light trucks are typically left overnight for maintenance, service, or repair. Typical services include transmission repair, body work and painting, vehicle upholstery, engine repair and overhauls, and similar activities. Page 3 of 6 30 S. Pike Lake Drive is located on a 1.053 acre parcel. Staff Comments: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 1. Please provide a profile view of the storm sewer shown on sheet C.401 to confirm what depth and cover the storm sewer has. 2. Is there a detail from the new storm manhole structure OCS #1? 3. Contractor must have all erosion control measures in place prior to any site disturbance. Also, inlet protection is required for the adjacent existing inlet(s). UTILITIES: 1. Water a. The owner/developer should follow the Water Meter Requirements and Specifications. 2. Electric a. Single-phase service is currently available on this site. If the proposed facility requires three-phase service, it can be extended at the owner’s expense. b. The owner/developer should contact Mike Thimm at mthimm@hartfordutilities to review service requirements, service size and any necessary electrical improvements. 3. Sanitary a. A sampling manhole for sanitary sewer should be installed. PLANNING & INSPECTION: 1. A sign permit must be submitted for each sign. a. Signs must comply with Chapter 54 of the City of Hartford Municipal Code 2. Vehicle Parking: 0.5 space for each service bay; plus 1 space for each employee on the largest work shift 3. Work area. Motor vehicles may not be serviced or repaired outside of the principal building. 4. When a vehicle repair shop is located in a commercial zoning district, no more than 10 motor vehicles may be stored out-of-doors overnight. 5. Storage of unlicensed and/or inoperable vehicles is strictly prohibited. 6. Compliance with Article 17 of Chapter 52, Zoning Code a. Landscape plan lacks Building Foundation Landscaping. b. Plant Arborvitae along the eastern side of the dumpster enclosure. 7. Exterior Material Standards must comply with Table 7 -5 of Article 7, Chapter 52, Zoning Code. Recommendation: The Planning Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Site Plan and Architectural Plan in the City of Hartford’s B -3 General Business Zoning District at 30 S. Pike Lake Drive with the conditions as noted above. Page 4 of 6 Andereck sought clarification on the parking of vehicles being worked on outside/overnight; Mr. Maas noted the code allows for 10 vehicles to be kept outside, and they may park within the structure overnight. Henke sought clarification on street side on an island lot; Mr. Maas noted there is only one non- street side, which is the east side of the property. Henke motioned to approve the proposed Site Plan & Architectural Review in the B-3, General Business District for The Neighborhood Mechanic, LLC (Brien Lee, Agent) at 30 S. Pike Lake Drive (Tax Key 36-2201-002-012) as complying with the noted staff comments; Andereck seconded; motion carried. Discussion and Consideration for a Certified Survey Map at 707, 709 and 719 Union Street (Tax Keys: 36-2102-012-002, 36-2102-012-019, 36-2101-003-012). Mr. Maas reviewed the executive summary and noted the following: The property owner, Paulette Marx, is proposing a new CSM for her properties located at the above addresses. The purchaser, John Steger, is a tenant on Lot 1 and has chosen to exercise a recorded Option to Purchase for the lot. The proposal would reconfi gure Lot 1 from 0.46 acres to 1.1333 acres, to allow the parties to exercise the Option. The remaining Lot 2 would go from 3.5 acres to the proposed 3.0152 acres, and Lot 3 would be reduced from the current 2.62 acres to 2.536 acres. Staff Report: This proposed CSM meets the requirements of the M -1 and M -2, General Industrial Zoning District, to the extent that the new CSM conforms to the setbacks of the existing structures relative to the new boundaries. Utilities: The proposed CSM doesn’t show new structures or services. We do have water and electric facilities in the area. Engineering: No comments. Recommendation: The Planning Staff recommends a POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION by the Plan Commission to the City of Hartford Common Council to create a new CSM as proposed for 707, 709 and 719 Union Street (Tax Keys: 36-2102-012-002, 36-2102-012-019, 36-2101-003-12). Piquett motioned to recommend for approval to common council of a Certified Survey Map at 707, 709 and 719 Union Street (Tax Keys: 36-2102-012-002, 36-2102-012-019, 36-2101-003- 012); Pechacek seconded; motion carried. Discussion & Consideration of a Site Plan & Architectural Review in the I-1, Institutional District for the City of Hartford Fire Station #2 at 3420 County Highway K (Tax Key: 36-2203- 002-022). Mr. Maas reviewed the executive summary and noted the following: Page 5 of 6 The City of Hartford is proposing to develop an approximately 8,068 to 9560 square feet satellite fire station located at 1455 Schauer Drive (Tax Key: 36 -2203-002-022). 1455 Schauer Drive is zoned I-1, Institutional. Fire Stations fall under the land use of Public Safety Facility. Under I -1, Institutional Zoning District, Public Safety Facility is a principal land use permitted by right. Public Safety Facility is defined as a place where public safety services are offered. The term includes ambulance services, fire stations, police stations, and jails. The term does not include correctional facilities. 1455 Schauer Drive is located on a 2.81 acre parcel and was purchased by the City of Hartford in May of 2022. The Planning Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Site Plan and Architectural Plan in the City of Hartford’s I-1 Institutional Zoning District at 1455 Schauer Drive with the following conditions: 1. Please follow the City of Hartford’s Meter Requirements and Specifications. 2. The transformer and generator pad are located on the south side of the building. The nearest power source is at the Southwest corner of Schauer Drive and C.T.H. K. Consider moving the transformer to the west side of the building to help reduce line extension costs 3. To discuss the cable route, transformer location, and service size, please contact Utility Superintendent Mike Thimm. 4. On page 7, under standard 48” manhole, its states concrete adjusting rings. The City requires Cretex adjusting rings. 5. Submit a landscaping plan that includes landscape points and plant species 6. 1 space for each 500 square feet of office area; plus 1 space for each employee on the largest work shift; plus 1 space for each vehicle normally parked on the premises. 7. Meet Exterior Material Standards of Section 52.1146(C), Table 7.5 Pechacek sough clarification on the approval request; Mr. Maas noted it was for site plan & architectural review. Pechacek inquired if footings were still being installed for the training facility, despite being requested to be held back on construction, to help with future planning; Chief Burgard noted no, to reduce costs wherever possible, as directed by Council, site prep for the training structure was removed. Pechacek asked about the related cost savings; Laura Eysnogle, with Wendel Companies, noted she could provide the information requested, but did not have the information immediately due to the time since the removal. The building is placed properly for any future placement of the project. Henke noted the building was inappropriate and sought clarification if building placement is correct for future expansion, as proposed building is too small for current needs; Chief Burgard noted the building to be in the right spot, noting visibility. For the future, the building being constructed is not expandable; the pre-engineered building style is affordable but not prepped for future additions. The future may have discussion for a third station. Henke inquired if additions could not occur because of the land or the structure; Laura Eysnogle, with Wendel Page 6 of 6 Companies, noted pre-engineered buildings are structurally designed to be at 99% capacity on day one. Adding on to them is incredibly difficult. Extra load (snow) becomes an issue. This design does allow for addition of a third bay. Further addition, because of the way the roof is sloping, would require bringing that roof higher, which then would increase snow loads on the existing building creating a chance or probability of failure. To correctly expand, roof line would need to be lowered 10 to 20 feet and then bring the structure out; in this case for expansion, we are running out of purchase of the property very quickly. Henke inquired if future expansion would be south or west. Chief Burgard noted west. There is an alternate plan for three bays. The site location did not get moved when it was prepped as a four bay. The retention pond, which is planned west, a fourth bay would fit where the building sits without falling into the retention pond. A fourth bay could go true west if there were a request/want. Henke inquired about vehicle traffic going around the building and back, loading from the south. Burgard responded, correct. Henke wanted verification, in both of their opinions, if the building is in the right spot; Burgard said yes; for a potential of the alternate bid of the third bay; Eysnogle said yes; Henke inquired suitability of a fourth bay, noting the site would probably not work; Eysnogle responded and noted the design of building is for the need right now; her concern is investment of money in the retention pond to the west, and then having to fill it back in to bring it back up to extend the building out. Regan inquired if at some point it is possible to drive through and exit out the back; Eysnogle responded it is being done as an alternate to have it be a drive-through bay; the parking is on the east side of the building; the apparatus would wrap around through and drive through. On bid day, you can determine if it would be a true drive through on day one or choose not to accept that alternate. Regan – in the future can garage doors and pavement be added; Eysnogle noted, yeah absolutely. Piquett motioned for approval for the Site Plan & Architectural Review in the I-1, Institutional District for the City of Hartford Fire Station #2 at 3420 County Highway K (Tax Key: 36-2203- 002-022) with the noted comments; Pechacek seconded; Henke- No, Pechacek – Yes, Piquett- Yes, Regan- Yes, Andereck - Yes; motion passed. Andereck motioned to adjourn; Piquett seconded. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jacob Maas, City Planner Compiled by Jenny Conley, Planning Aide Daily News: August 28, 2026 September 4, 2026 4 Notices Sent NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLAN COMMISSION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section § 62.23(7)(de) of the Wisconsin State Statues and Section § 52.302 of the City of Hartford Municipal Code, that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 6:00 p.m. or thereafter on September 14, 2026, in the Common Council Chambers at the lower level of City Hall, 109 N. Main Street, by the City of Hartford Plan Commission to consider the request of: Tricia’s She Shed, LLC ( Patricia Orlebeke, agent) to apply for a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of a Secondhand Store at the property, 1336 E. Sumner Street (Tax Key: 36-2202-001-023) zoned B-3, General Business District. All persons wishing to provide testimony for or against the requested application are invited to be present. Written comments may be submitted to City Clerk Shanna Kreilkamp, 109 North Main Street, Hartford, WI 53027. A map of the parcel and application can be viewed in the Pl anning and Zoning Office by appointment, 109 N. Main Street, Monday- Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Contact 262-673-8272. Dated this 19 th day of August 2026 Shanna Kreilkamp City Clerk City of Hartford Notices Sent w/in 200 ft of 36-2202-001-023 Created 8/18/26 Tax Key Name Address City State Zip 36_2202001023 RSS 1336 LLC 3912 CEITUS PKWY CAPE CORAL FL 33991-0000 36_2202001022 LSRE HARTFORD LLC 2651 KIRKING CT PORTAGE WI 53901 36_2202001024 KVARA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC 4933 WILDLIFE RD STE 2 HARTFORD WI 53027 36_2203001008 S&L PROPERTIES HARTFORD LLC 2651 KIRKING CT PORTAGE WI 53901 Mailed: 8/19/26 1336 East Sumner Street Address Point Road Centerline STH, CTH State Highway County Highway Current Parcel Parcel Taxkey & Acreage Leader Lines Condominium Name Certified Survey Number Lot Number Landhook PLSS Monument Local Road Labels Local Road Municipality Right-of-Way Plat Certified Survey Map Condominium Lot PLSS Quarter PLSS Section PLSS Boundary Ortho2024 Red: Red Green: Green Blue: Blue 9/9/2026, 3:23:25 PM 0 160 32080 ft 0 40 8020 m 1:1,200 1336 East Sumner Street - Zoning Address Point Road Centerline STH, CTH State Highway County Highway Current Parcel City of Hartford Zoning B-1 B-2 B-3 C-1 I-1 R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 Parcel Taxkey & Acreage Leader Lines Condominium Name Certified Survey Number Lot Number Landhook PLSS Monument Local Road Labels Local Road Municipality Right-of-Way Plat Certified Survey Map Condominium Lot PLSS Quarter PLSS Section PLSS Boundary Ortho2024 Red: Red Green: Green Blue: Blue 9/9/2026, 3:20:22 PM 0 160 32080 ft 0 40 8020 m 1:1,200 114/116 West Sumner Street Address Point Road Centerline STH, CTH State Highway Current Parcel Parcel Taxkey & Acreage Leader Lines Subdivision Name Condominium Name Certified Survey Number Lot Number Landhook PLSS Monument Local Road Labels Local Road Municipality Right-of-Way Plat Certified Survey Map Condominium Assessor Plat; Cemetery Plat; Subdivision Lot PLSS Quarter PLSS Section PLSS Boundary Ortho2024 Red: Red Green: Green Blue: Blue 9/9/2026, 2:46:19 PM 0 160 32080 ft 0 40 8020 m 1:1,200 114/116 West Sumner Street - Zoning Address Point Road Centerline STH, CTH State Highway Current Parcel City of Hartford Zoning CC-1 CC-2 CC-3 I-1 P-1 Parcel Taxkey & Acreage Leader Lines Subdivision Name Condominium Name Certified Survey Number Lot Number Landhook PLSS Monument Local Road Labels Local Road Municipality Right-of-Way Plat Certified Survey Map Condominium Assessor Plat; Cemetery Plat; Subdivision Lot PLSS Quarter PLSS Section PLSS Boundary Ortho2024 Red: Red Green: Green Blue: Blue 9/9/2026, 2:48:45 PM 0 160 32080 ft 0 40 8020 m 1:1,200 C O M M E R C I A L A R C H I T E C T S Forte Bank – Hartford Exterior Building R efresh 116 W Sumner St, Hartford, WI 53027 August 1 4 . 2026 Supporting Documents for Plan Commission Forte Bank Hartford – Exterior Building Refresh 8/14/2026 Page 2 of 7 Perspective Design, Inc. 11525 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53226 C O M M E R C I A L A R C H I T E C T S EXISTING BUILDING PHOTOGRAPHS (ABOVE) VIEW FROM SOUTHEAST (WEST SUMNER STREET) (ABOVE) VIEW FROM SOUTHWEST (WEST SUMNER STREET) Forte Bank Hartford – Exterior Building Refresh 8/14/2026 Page 3 of 7 Perspective Design, Inc. 11525 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53226 C O M M E R C I A L A R C H I T E C T S EXISTING BUILDING PHOTOGRAPHS (ABOVE) VIEW OF DRIVE THROUGH CANOPY FROM NORTH RURAL STREET (ABOVE) VIEW OF NORTHWEST BUILDING CORNER FROM NORTH RURAL STREET Forte Bank Hartford – Exterior Building Refresh 8/14/2026 Page 4 of 7 Perspective Design, Inc. 11525 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53226 C O M M E R C I A L A R C H I T E C T S EXISTING BUILDING PHOTOGRAPHS (ABOVE) VIEW OF NORTHEAST BUILDING CORNER FROM NORTH JOHNSON STREET (OVERALL) (ABOVE) VIEW OF NORTHEAST BUILDING CORNER FROM NORTH JOHNSON STREET (CLOSE) Forte Bank Hartford – Exterior Building Refresh 8/14/2026 Page 5 of 7 Perspective Design, Inc. 11525 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53226 C O M M E R C I A L A R C H I T E C T S EXISTING SIGNAGE (ABOVE) EXISTING PYLON SIGN TO BE RECLAD IN “LIGHT CHERRY” SIDING (ABOVE) EXISTING SIGN AND PILLAR TO BE REMOVED TO CLEAR SPACE FOR VISION CORNER Forte Bank Hartford – Exterior Building Refresh 8/14/2026 Page 6 of 7 Perspective Design, Inc. 11525 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53226 C O M M E R C I A L A R C H I T E C T S (ABOVE) EXISTING “FORTE BANK” WALL SIGNAGE AND LOGO TO BE RELOCATED TO NORTH ENTRANCE Forte Bank Hartford – Exterior Building Refresh 8/14/2026 Page 7 of 7 Perspective Design, Inc. 11525 W. North Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53226 C O M M E R C I A L A R C H I T E C T S EXISTING MATERIALS (ABOVE) EXISTING FACE BRICK – BELDEN SEAL BROWN VELOUR A PROPOSED MATERIALS (ABOVE) LONGBOARD 6” TONGUE & GROVE PLANKS – “LIGHT CHERRY” (ABOVE) NICHIHA VINTAGEWOOD (AWP 1818) – “ASH” (ABOVE) PAINT EXISTING GREEN TILE SHERWIN WILLIAMS “DIVETAIL” (SW 7018) TO MATCH NICHIHA “ASH” GREY SIDING (ABOVE) NEW COPING COLOR (PAC-CLAD “GRAPHITE”) (ABOVE) NEW COLUMN FINISH ACRYLIC PLASTER SYSTEM “CHARCOAL GRAY” COLOR TO MATCH PAC-CLAD “GRAHITE” 1455 Schauer Drive Address Point Road Centerline STH, CTH State Highway County Highway Current Parcel Parcel Taxkey & Acreage Leader Lines Subdivision Name Condominium Name Certified Survey Number Lot Number Landhook PLSS Monument Local Road Labels Local Road Municipality Right-of-Way Plat Certified Survey Map Condominium Assessor Plat; Cemetery Plat; Subdivision Lot PLSS Quarter PLSS Section PLSS Boundary Ortho2024 Red: Red Green: Green Blue: Blue 9/10/2026, 11:20:27 AM 0 410 820205 ft 0 120 24060 m 1:3,000 architecture | engineering | planning | energy efficiency | construction management 204 E. Grand Avenue, Suite 200, Eau Claire, WI 54701 p 715.832.4848 w wendelcompanies.com September 9, 2026 Jacob A. Maas, C.F.M. City Planner/Director of Community Development City of Hartford 109 North Main Street Hartford, WI 53027 Mr. Maas, This is a request for a special exception to eliminate the required masonry façade along Highway K and Schauer Drive for the proposed new Hartford Fire Station 2. This project began with the department in 2019, prior to the new zoning code and to the COVID 19 pandemic. It is our understanding that the inclusion of masonry along the street facades into the ordinance was to help provide visual interest to the community. Understanding that this facility is to be located on the edge of a residential neighborhood, careful consideration was given to control the scale of the facility and to provide visual interest and architectural cohesiveness on the exterior. For the scale, the facility was deliberately split into two masses, one higher mass that allows for proper heights around the emergency response apparatus, and the other a lower mass to provide users with a more comfortable space to approach the building. Both masses feature a predominate sloped roofline that will help the structure to fit into this community, and blend with the houses and other buildings around it. In addition to the sloping roofs and the different masses, this facility was also designed with a focus on consistent architectural character and interest on the three public-facing sides of the building. On the west face of the facility, running along Highway K, the metal paneling will be two-toned with a darker panel along the base, grounding it to the property and white trim bands helping to break up the balance of the structure and adding visual interest and character. Windows will be placed along the west façade to provide additional visual interest from the street, and to allow natural light into the bays. The two colors of metal panels and white banding run along all four sides of the structure. The east side of the facility, which is seen from the parking lot, will maintain the same colors, banding and regularly spaced windows to break up the overall façade. Finally, on the north side of the structure, a third panel color will wrap around the corner of the watch room, with a warm wooden aesthetic. A wing-wall sign will be bid as an alternate. This sign will be used both for visual interest at the front façade, and as building signage to announce that this is Station 2. We do not anticipate any impact on the natural environment based upon this design, nor any negative impact on other properties in the area. Again, it is our understanding that the inclusion of masonry along the street facades was included in the ordinance to help provide visual interest to the community and to prevent the construction of simple, windowless, featureless, pole-sheds. It is our belief that the inclusion of the two-tones of metal paneling, the white trim, numerous windows, the warm wood aesthetic paneling, and the massing changes achieve the goal of visually interesting. Adding masonry to this building would not be architecturally harmonious or suit the style that the design is intending to portray. We are asking that the exception to exclude the masonry be considered. Please refer to the enclosed proposed conceptual renderings for the design intent for this facility. Thank you for your time and consideration. Kim Grabinski Architect These images are conceptual and provided for illustrative purposes only and represents the intended design concept and overall color and material themes. P.O.B. 2 EXCEPTION PARCEL A EXCEPTION PARCEL B PARCEL 1 TAX KEY NO. T6 037800Z P.O.B. 1 EXCEPTIONDOC. 1366950 ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASPHALT PAVEMENT 25' x 60' ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 1243300 25' 60' 20' ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 1243300 20' 70' WISCONSIN GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 195248 & 873216 70' EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 20' ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE EASEMENT PER DOC. NO. 605055 ZONE "X" SHADED ZONE "X" SHADED TOWN OF HARTFORD CITY OF HARTFORD TOWN OF HARTFORD CITY OF HARTFORD CITY OF HARTFORD TOWN OF HARTFORD TOWN OF HARTFORD CITY OF HARTFORD EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE GARAGE GARAGE BLDG B BLDG BBLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B BLDG B GARAGE GARAGE GARAGEGARAGE INDEPENDENCE AVE SITE DATA SITE GROSS AREA* 93.75 AC SINGLE FAMILY LOTS 111 RANCH VILLAS UNITS 94 TOWNHOME UNITS 116 SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL SEE NOTE RANCH VILLA RENTAL SEE NOTE APARTMENT UNITS 200 AREA MAY CONSIST OF SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, SINGLE FAMILY RENTALS, RANCH VILLA LOTS, RANCH VILLA RENTALS, TOWNHOMES, OR APARTMENTS. PINNACLE ENGINEERING GROUP 20725 WATERTOWN ROAD | SUITE 100 | BROOKFIELD, WI 53186 | WWW.PINNACLE-ENGR.COM PLAN | DESIGN | DELIVER PEG JOB# Z:\PROJECTS\2025\6624.00-WI\CONCEPT\6624.00 CONCEPT V6.DWG 8/19/2026 6:09 PM HARTFORD RESIDENTIAL CONCEPT SITE PLAN 08/20/26 6624.00 1" = 300'0 600' GRAPHICAL SCALE (FEET) NORTH W STATE STREET (HWY N) PARK PARK