04-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 1997 ( #14 - #2209 Spring Hill Golf Club - Continued) (VI -E) Land Alteration CUP - The goal regarding the significant movement of earth is to avoid transporting materials on or across area roadways. Most grading will be conducted the first year and then reseeded. Gaffron indicated Staff recommendations with conditions 1 -6 as noted in the memo. Commissioners agreed 6/0 with Staff recommendation and conditions. Lindquist asked if there were any additional public comments. There were none at this time. Schroeder asked if the applicant considered a trail all along the perimeter to the north. Krueger noted there is currently a bridle path on the east side to CoRd 6. Wilson questioned how it would connect. Schroeder suggested connecting back to the tunnel and making two tunnels in the same cut. Wilson indicated people would then walk out onto the golf course itself. Morrison said it would be difficult to envision the use of the course with walkers on it. He also saw difficulty with the public using the concession stand. Braman said the slopes of the land at that point would not allow people to get back off the course onto the public roadway. Gaffron reported the MCWD review will begin once Planning Commission approval is granted. Gaffron asked for action and conclusions. Schroeder indicated the action and conclusions are as previously noted. Crosby asked that the approval be subject to the comments made. Schroeder moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve the conditional use permit with recommendations as discussed and embodied within the document with the exception of specific recommendations regarding the entrance. Pending recommendations are as noted. Trail location to be determined by Park Commission. Drainage easements on ponds and drainage ways will be required. The Krueger pond level resolution is required to be part of the developers agreement. Clubhouse access location, Spring Hill Road condition, and intersection upgrades will be deferred to council. Tunnel requirements will be determined by Staff and Hennepin County. Recommendation regarding Park Dedication fee is deferred to Council and Park Commission. Activity levels are to be listed out by the applicant. Bylaws of the golf club are to be submitted to the Council. Appropriate agencies approval is required, and all of the above is conditioned on successful completion of the EAW process. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. 29