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by Vaughn R. Larson
of The Review Staff
GLENBEULAH - The newest development in the county is apparently going
retro.
Tod Hellmann and Oyvind Solvang of Hillcrest Development hope that the planned old-time village feel of the 83-lot Kettle Moraine Highlands, located on the northeast corner of the village, will attract new homeowners
as well as empty nesters and homeowners looking to upgrade.
The homes will be built on lots ranging from 1/4 acre to 1/2 acre, with 20-foot setbacks yielding a smaller front yard than typical new home projects for what
Hellmann described as "a more intimate village feel." This design concept also means a shorter - and less expensive - driveway as well as larger back yards. |
BREAKING GROUND - Ground was broken in late October for the Kettle Moraine Highlands subdivision,
located in Glenbeulah. Pictured from left are, National Exchange Bank and Trust Vice President Kate Holfeltz, Village Board Treasurer Janet Biskobing, Village Board members Paul Olm & Paul Farron, former Village Board President Richard Baumann, Village Board
member Doug Daun, Engineer Warren Van Doske, Village Board President John Steffes, and developers Tod Hellmann and Oyvind Solvang. |
The homes will be designed with steeper roof pitches, daylight basements, and raised front porches. Water, sewer, and curb and gutter are included. Utilities, including
cable television hookup, will be underground.
The subdivision banks heavily on its natural surroundings. It is approximately two miles from the Sheboygan Marsh, and roughly 700 feet from the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
It is connected to the village park boasting mature trees, and is within two miles of Elkhart Lake ad Crystal Lake.
Future plans for the project include bike paths, a baseball diamond, tennis courts, and a sports field.
The streets will be narrower than found in contemporary subdivisions, to reduce traffic speed, and will feature nostalgic acorn street lights. Streets will also designate a four-foot wide walking and bike lane.
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subdivision will also have a single divided entrance for privacy and security. |
"Our vision for Kettle Moraine Highlands is to create a quiet and secure community with the feel of a village from a much earlier time," Hellmann said.
Part
of that plan may be to price the homes from an earlier time - 10 to 15 percent lower than the area market for new homes, according to Hellmann.
The first phase of the development - 25 lots - is set to begin around Thanksgiving.
Based on progress, the second phase of the project could begin next summer.
When completed, Kettle Moraine Highlands could potentially double the population of Glenbeulah.
Hellmann
has been in the home construction business for the past 10 years. Solvang is an investment banker from the Milwaukee area. Both have second homes in Greenbush.
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