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Date Application Received: 03/24/2025 Date Application Considered as Complete: 04/10/2025 60-Day Review Period Extension Expires: 06/09/2025 To: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Matthew Karney, Planner Date: 21 April 2025 Subject: LA25-000013, Anderson Engineering, 200 Woodhill Road Interim Use Permit – Public Hearing Background The applicant requests an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to complete a grading and storm sewer replacement project at the Woodhill Country Club. Other ancillary improvements include reworking some greens and bunkers, installing a new bituminous cart path and tee boxes, and filling two (2) man-made ponds. As the property is split between the Cities of Orono and Wayzata, work specific to the City of Orono is highlighted with this IUP application. The property is zoned RR-1B, and the golf course use is allowed with a conditional use permit. The applicant proposed a project end date of May 1, 2026. They state that work on the property will be completed between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, with approximately 20 vehicles going to the property each day, including both hauling trucks and construction employees. Although the property is located at the end of Woodhill Road, regional access for hauling would use Shoreline Drive, which is proximate to its interchange with US Highway 12. Interim Use Permit Analysis Per Section 78-1726 of the City Code, an IUP is required in instances where land disturbance affects more than 20,000 square feet of area. In this instance, 4.92 acres (~215,000 square feet) will be disturbed, with 504 cubic yards of earth to be cut, and 3,250 cubic yards to be filled (net 2,746 cubic yards). The property is roughly 121 acres within the City of Orono. On the basis of the application and the evidence submitted, the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be (Section 78-916): 1) Consistent with the community management plan: The property is a golf course, which is a permitted conditional use in RR-1B zoning district. The golf course use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (community management plan). Grading activities and renovations of an existing use is reasonable. This criterion is met. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division III of the City Code: The proposed interim use is compliant with the zoning code and is not subject to conditions by Article V, Division III of the City Code. This criterion is met. 3) Adequately served by police, fire, roads, and stormwater management: The property meets this standard. This criterion is met. Application Summary: The applicant requests an interim use permit for grading in excess of 20,000- square feet for a storm sewer replacement project at the Woodhill Country Club. Staff Recommendation: Planning Staff recommends approval. 132