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PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: MICHAEL A. WOZNIAK, ASSISTANT PLANNER
DATE: AUGUST 14, 1987
SUBJ: AUGUST 18, 1987 REGULAR MEETING REVIEWS
3a. Proposed Zonine Ordinance - Revisions Sections 1-8
Staff will distribute revised copies of Sections 1-8 of the proposed zoning
ordinance. Changes to the earlier draft that were either recommended by
the Commission or Staff will be highlighted to determine if those concerns
expressed have been adequately addressed.
5a. Ray, Kahn - Golf Course Site Plan Review
A proposal has been submitted for development of a golf course on the 160 -
acre parcel located between County Road 42 and 140th Street in Section 30
currently known as the Karnick farm. Ray Rahn, developer of the project,
has proposed an 18 hole "executive" golf course of approximately 4,850 yards
and a driving range at this time with the eventual addition of a 9 -hole
regulation length course. The construction of a 40' x 60' clubhouse is
proposed as part of the project as well.
The golf course will be open to the public which makes it an allowed use as
a public or quasi -public facility in the Agricultural District of which the
property lies within. Included with this report are copies of a site plan and
irrigation plan, both of which illustrate the proposed layout of the golf
cou rse.
The majority of the site is currently being used for growing crops. At the
western portion of the site there exists a wooded area of several acres of
mixed hardwoods. The initial 18 -hole course will not impact this wood area,
however, the 9 -hole course will be integrated .with the wooded area and will
require some clearing. The woodlot is not dense and removal of only a
limited number of trees will be required to accommodate the future 9 -hole
regulation length course.
The developer proposes to plant 450 trees in conjunction with the 18 -hole
executive course. A mixture of hardwood and evergreen species are proposed
with a planting schedule which calls for 150 trees/year to be planted for
three years.
The site slopes gently from south to north and grading for the golf course
will primarily conform to existing contours. The majority of earthmoving
will involve the construction of greens and tees (approximately 93,000 cubic
yards of material). Some excavation will occur in the area of the site, plan
shown as the driving range.
Regular Meeting Revie
August 18, 1987
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There are no areas of standing water on the site and the developer plans to
maintain an existing swale which accommodates a natural flow of surface
water across the site from west to east. Since there is very little
impervious surface associated with the golf course, it should have very little
impact on storm water runoff patterns in the area.
An automated tee to green irrigation system is being proposed for the course
with water being supplied from an on-site well. Water for clubhouse use
will either be supplied from the on-site well or from a rural water system
which may be installed in the area.
The developer plans to utilize some existing farm buildings located at the
northwest corner of the site. These buildings will be used to house
maintenance equipment for the golf course. The buildings include a shed,
garage and house. An existing barn which is in poor condition will be
removed and the existing house may also be removed.
The developer has proposed a light food service for the clubhouse and will
serve alcohol if a liquor license can be obtained. The clubhouse would not
be open later than 10:00 p.m. weekdays and possibly 11:00 p.m. on weekends.
Planning Staff has thoroughly reviewed the project and has identified no
significant land use conflicts associated with the proposed golf course. The
golf course is a use which is compatible with surrounding agricultural uses
and will bring a new recreational amenity to serve Rosemount's growing
population.