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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 1997 <br />•( #14 - #2209 Spring Hill Golf Club - Continued) <br />Morrison said they agree with the variance requirements as recommended regarding the <br />maintenance facility, changes to the course in the bluff area, changes for the golf cart path, <br />and the 5:1 mitigation of wetlands. He indicated 11 plans were reviewed for the course. <br />It is their belief that compromises made to holes 7 and 1 I are best for the Big Woods <br />themselves. He noted that the 9th hole is a non - returning hole. They reduced the length <br />of the course by 400 yards. These changes benefited the Big Woods according to <br />Morrison. He indicated that 50% of the Big Woods will be retained, much more than in <br />some of the earliest layouts considered. <br />Morrison noted the comment made in the letter from Lee Frelich of the University of <br />Minnesota regarding the Big Woods being less significant than Wolsfeld Woods and <br />Wood Rill. He ensured that they will cooperate regarding a trail system south of <br />Tamarack on the east side and along the golf course perimeter on Spring Hill Road. <br />Morrison indicated the access has not yet been determined. It is their preference for the <br />entry on Spring Hill Road, but they will acquiesce to an entry on 6th Avenue North if the <br />City so chooses. <br />Morrison said he is concerned with the timing of the project. He indicated in order to <br />replant the large number of trees, it would be necessary to begin in June if not earlier. <br />• Tom Crosby oted the need to work out a few details. He indicated the were in <br />Y Y <br />agreement with the Staff recommendation with the exception of one or two points. <br />Lindquist said he preferred comments be made on each point for the public present. <br />• <br />Gaffron proceeded to review each of the issues as addressed in the 4/18/97 memo <br />revision, noted as Exhibit A. The Commissioners were polled at the end of each issue to <br />determine their agreement regarding the Staff recommendation. <br />Gaffron reviewed the comments regarding (I) Zoning Conformity. He noted rezoning is <br />not required but conversion back to a conference center use is unlikely noting there is no <br />City sewer or water. Staff recommended if the golf course is approved, the easterly <br />portion of the site currently zoned RR- 1B -i should be rezoned to RR -1B. <br />Commissioners were polled 6/0 in favor of the recommendation. Schroeder noted the <br />intention of the property to remain a golf course. Crosby indicated the restrictions to the <br />seller regarding the use. Schroeder noted the golf course bylaws also state its intention. <br />Gaffron reported Staff recommendation regarding (II) Legal Combination as stipulated <br />in the memo. Commissioners were polled 6/0 in favor of the legal combination of the <br />individual tax parcels. <br />16 <br />