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ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
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June 10,2002 File Ref: 08-02
Ulferts Family Trust
Atten: Ronald C. Bonte
1011 170`h Street
Hammond, WI 54015
Re: Board of Adjustment Decision
Dear Mr. Bonte:
The St. Croix County Board of Adjustment has reviewed your request for a special exception for a
golf course in the Ag/Residential District and has approved this application with conditions. The
enclosed document is the formal decision regarding your application.
Should you have any questions or concerns,please do not hesitate in contacting me.
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Zoning Director
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Enclosure
C: Clerk, Town of Hammond
File
Parcel #: 018-1018-80-060 01/29/2014 09:01 AM
PAGE 1 OF 1
Alt. Parcel#: 09.29.17.139A-15 018-TOWN OF HAMMOND
Current X ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Creation Date Historical Date Map# Sales Area Application# Permit# Permit Type #of Units
03/10/2010 00 0
Tax Address: Owner(s): O=Current Owner, C=Current Co-Owner
RONDI BONTE, LLC
O-RONDI BONTE, LLC
1070 170TH ST
HAMMOND WI 54015-4818
Property Address(es): *= Primary
Districts: SC=School SP=Special
Type Dist# Description
SC 2422 SCH D ST CROIX CENTRAL
SP 1700 WITC Notes:
NEW FOR 2011;TAKES PTS 018-1018-90-000
(1396)&018-1018-80-050(139A-10);
REMAINDERS 018-1018-80-060 (139A-15)&
Legal Description: Acres: 0.000 CSM 24-5690 018-1018-90-100(1396-10)
SEC 09 T29N R1 7W PT SW TO
PHEASANT RIDGE XC PT TO CSM- Parcel History:
24-5690 Date Doc# Vol/Page Type
11/29/2012 968434 WD
(�Tlf 07/05/2007 855070 TD
07/05/2007 855069 QC
05/06/2003 720313 9/59 PLAT
more...
Plat: '=Primary Tract: (S-T-R 401/4 1601/4) Block/Condo Bldg:
"09-059-PHEASANT RIDGE 1 ST 33/54 2003 09-29N-17W SW SW
2013 SUMMARY Bill#: Fair Market Value: Assessed with:
226091 Use Value Assessment
Valuations: Last Changed: 05/20/2013
Description Class Acres Land Improve Total State Reason
COMMERCIAL G2 23.200 121,300 204,200 325,500 NO 10
AGRICULTURAL G4 13.000 2,700 2,700 NO
UNDEVELOPED G5 1.000 50 0 50 NO
Totals for 2013:
General Property 37.200 124,050 204,200 328,250
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Totals for 2012:
General Property 37.200 124,050 206,300 330,350
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Lottery Credit: Claim Count: 0 Certification Date: Batch#:
Specials:
User Special Code Category Amount
Special Assessments Special Charges Delinquent Charges
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00
Parcel #: 018-1018-50-050 01/29/2014 09:00 AM
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Alt. Parcel#: 09.29.17.136A 018-TOWN OF HAMMOND
Current 1XI ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Creation Date Historical Date Map# Sales Area Application# Permit# Permit Type #of Units
00 0
Tax Address: Owner(s): O=Current Owner, C=Current Co-Owner
RONDI BONTE, LLC
O-RONDI BONTE, LLC
1070 170TH ST
HAMMOND WI 54015-4818
Property Address(es): '= Primary
Districts: SC=School SP=Special
Type Dist# Description
SC 2422 SCH D ST CROIX CENTRAL
SP 1700 WITC Notes:
Legal Description: Acres: 0.000
SEC 09 T29N R1 7W PT SE NW EXC PT TO
PHEASANT RIDGE 1ST Parcel History:
Date Doc# Vol/Page Type
11/29/2012 968434 WD
07/05/2007 855070 TD
07/05/2007 855069 QC
05/06/2003 720313 9/59 PLAT
more
Plat: "=Primary Tract: (S-T-R 40'x.160'/4) Block/Condo Bldg:
*N/A-NOT AVAILABLE 09-29N-17W SE NW
2013 SUMMARY Bill#: Fair Market Value: Assessed with:
226088 227,000
Valuations: Last Changed: 12/10/2008
Description Class Acres Land Improve ` Total State Reason
COMMERCIAL G2 39.290 156,80 125,000 281,800 NO
Totals for 2013:
General Property 39.290 156,800 125,000 281,800
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Totals for 2012:
General Property 39.290 156,800 125,000 281,800
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Lottery Credit: Claim Count: 0 Certification Date: Batch#:
Specials:
User Special Code Category Amount
Special Assessments Special Charges Delinquent Charges
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00
Parcel #: 018-1018-60-050 01/29/2014 09:01 AM
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Alt. Parcel#: 09.29.17.137A 018-TOWN OF HAMMOND
Current -'X1 ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Creation Date Historical Date Map# Sales Area Application# Permit# Permit Type #of Units
00 0
Tax Address: Owner(s): O=Current Owner, C=Current Co-Owner
RONDI BONTE, LLC
O-RONDI BONTE, LLC
1070 170TH ST
HAMMOND WI 54015-4818
Property Address(es): '=Primary
Districts: SC = School SP= Special
Type Dist# Description
SC 2422 SCH D ST CROIX CENTRAL
SP 1700 WITC Notes:
Legal Description: Acres: 0.000
SEC 09 T29N R1 7W PT NE SW EXC PT TO
PHEASANT RIDGE 1 ST Parcel History:
Date Doc# Vol/Page Type
11/29/2012 968434 WD
07/05/2007 855070 TD
07/05/2007 855069 QC
05/06/2003 720313 9/59 PLAT
more
Plat: '=Primary Tract: (S-T-R 401 160%) Block/Condo Bldg:
09-059-PHEASANT RIDGE 1 ST 33/54 2003 09-29N-17W NE SW
2013 SUMMARY Bill#: Fair Market Value: Assessed with:
226089 70,900
Valuations: Last Changed: 12/10/2008
Description Class Acres Lean Improve Total State Reason
COMMERCIAL G2 8.260 33 55,000 88,000 NO
Totals for 2013:
General Property 8.260 33,000 55,000 88,000
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Totals for 2012:
General Property 8.260 33,000 55,000 88,000
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Lottery Credit: Claim Count: 0 Certification Date: Batch#:
Specials:
User Special Code Category Amount
Special Assessments Special Charges Delinquent Charges
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00
Parcel #: 018-1018-70-075 01/29/2014 09:01 AM
PAGE 1 OF 1
Alt. Parcel#: 09.29.17.138A-05 018-TOWN OF HAMMOND
Current X ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Creation Date Historical Date Map# Sales Area Application# Permit# Permit Type #of Units
09/13/2011 00 0
Tax Address: Owner(s): O=Current Owner, C=Current Co-Owner
RONDI BONTE, LLC
O-RONDI BONTE, LLC
1070 170TH ST
HAMMOND WI 54015-4818
Property Address(es): '=Primary
Districts: SC =School SP= Special
Type Dist# Description
SC 2422 SCH D ST CROIX CENTRAL
SP 1700 WITC Notes:
RETIRED 2011 FOR 2012; TAKES PT
018-1018-40-000(135) & PT
018-1018-70-050(138A) FOR CSM 25-5794
Legal Description: Acres: 0.000 OUTLOT 1 018-1018-40-100 (1358)
SEC 09 T29N R1 7W PT NW SW; EXC PT TO
PHEASANT RIDGE 1 ST& EXC PT TO CSM Parcel History:
25-5794 Date Doc# Vol/Page Type
11/29/2012 968434 WD
09/13/2011 941451 25/5794 CSM
07/05/2007 855070 TD
07/05/2007 855069 QC
more
Plat: '=Primary Tract: (S-T-R 40%16oi) Block/Condo Bldg:
"N/A-NOT AVAILABLE 09-29N-17W NW SW
2013 SUMMARY Bill#: Fair Market Value: Assessed with:
226090 Use Value Assessment
Valuations: st Changed: 06/07/2012
Description Class Acres Lan Improve Total State Reason
COMMERCIAL G2 15.850 109,8 50,000 159,800 NO
AGRICULTURAL G4 3.000 7 0 0 700 NO
Totals for 2013:
General Property 18.850 110,500 50,000 160,500
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Totals for 2012:
General Property 18.850 110,500 50,000 160,500
Woodland 0.000 0 0
Lottery Credit: Claim Count: 0 Certification Date: Batch#:
Specials:
User Special Code Category Amount
Special Assessments Special Charges Delinquent Charges
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00
FINDINGS,CONCLUSIONS,AND DECISION
OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
ST.CROIX COUNTY,WISCONSIN
Case: 08-02
Complete Application Received: March 15,2002
Hearing Notice Publication: Weeks of April 8 and 15, 2002
Hearing Date: April 25,2002
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF TAW
Having heard all the testimony, considered the entire record herein, and conducted an on-site
inspection,the Board finds the following facts:
1. The applicant is The Ulferts Family Trust, Agent being Ronald C. Bonte, whose address is
1011 170th Street,Hammond,WI 54015.
2. The applicant filed with the Zoning Office an application for a special exception request for
a golf course in the Ag/Residential District pursuant to Section 17.15(6)(r).
3. The property is located in the W %2 of Section 9, T29N-R17W, Town of Hammond, St.
Croix County,Wisconsin.
4. The Board of Adjustment found that this special exception application conforms with the
requirements for granting a special exception under Section I 7.15(6)(r).
5. The Board of Adjustment found that the spirit and intent of the ordinance will be met by
granting this special exception permit.
DECISTON
On the basis of the above Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and the record herein, the Board
approved the applicant's request for a special exception permit for a golf course in the
Ag/Residential District and has been approved based on the following findings:
1. The plans have been designed by a professional golf course engineer and have been
approved by Zoning and the Land and Water Conservation Department.
2. The Town of Hammond has recommended approval of the request.
3. The request serves a public need.
4. There were no objections to the request.
5. The spirit and intent of the ordinance would not be met by granting this variance request.
With the following conditions:
1. This permit is for the Pheasant Hills golf course and uses incidental to the golf course,
including the limited serving of food and beverages. Any use of the clubhouse above
that mentioned shall require that the developer attempt to rezone the clubhouse and
related facilities to commercial.
2. The applicant shall provide the following to the Zoning Office prior to commencing the
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construction of the golf course:
• The type of tree species, tree height and number of trees that will be planted on the
perimeter of the driving range.
• The type of fence/netting that will be used in conjunction with the planting of the
trees to prevent the range balls from leaving the driving range area.
• Indicate the hours of operation of the golf course and driving range.
3. All lighting must be illuminated downward and is to be shielded away from neighboring
properties.
4. All parking areas shall be paved with asphalt or any other dust free surface prior to the
opening of the golf course. A total of 150 parking stalls were shown on the approved
plans.
5. The golf course shall be constructed according to plans submitted and approved.
6. The applicant shall have the golf course architect/engineer submit proof that the plans
were installed as approved. This document can be submitted in the form of an as-built or
other document that county staff can review to ensure the plans were followed in
accordance with the original design.
7. Prior to beginning any work,the applicant must schedule an on-site pre-construction
meeting that includes the landowner, contractor, engineer, architect, DNR, and St. Croix
County LWCD staff members. Items to be discussed include but are not limited to
coordinating golf course and subdivision construction, construction timelines, roles and
responsibilities of owner, engineer, architect, contractor, etc.
8. The applicant shall provide the name and number, including mobile phone, for the person
responsible for maintenance of all erosion and sediment control practices.
9. Financial guarantees equal to 120% of construction estimates must be submitted for
erosion control.
Written estimates must be submitted.
• Financial guarantees must be submitted and approved
No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the
financial guarantees
• Guarantees will not be released until the County is satisfied that the erosion
control devices are implemented as planned and until the disturbed areas are
proven to be stabilized.
10. Where applicable, detention ponds shall be used as temporary sediment traps during the
construction phase. The detention ponds can be rough graded to prevent the off-site
migration of sediment and then finished after surrounding areas have been seeded and
mulched. This is especially important for the detention ponds constructed in conjunction
with the subdivision. Again, coordination between the two activities is crucial.
11. No construction shall begin until all silt fence and temporary detention ponds are in place.
12. The applicant should contact Jim Devlin,with WDNR at 684-2914 ext. 123, regarding
wetland on hole#18.
13. Applicant to meet all county, state and federal regulations.
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14. Any minor change or addition to the project, including but not limited to design of the
facility, shall require review and approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to making
the change or addition. Any major change or addition to the originally approved plan will
have to go through the special exception approval process.
15. The applicant shall have one(1)year from the issuance of the special exception permit to
commence construction. Failure to do so shall result in revocation of the special
exception permit. If the special exception permit expires before construction commences,
the applicant will be required to secure a new special exception permit before starting or
completing construction on the project.
16. These conditions may be amended or additional conditions may be added if unanticipated
conditions arise that would affect the health and/or safety of citizens or degrade the
natural resources of St. Croix County. Conditions will not be amended or added without
notice to the applicant and an opportunity for a hearing.
17. Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read, understands, and agrees to all
conditions of this decision.
The following vote was taken to approve the request: King, yes; Rose, yes; Marzolf, yes;
Chairperson Speer, yes. Motion carried.
APPF,AT,RIGHTS
Any person aggrieved by this decision may file an appeal in St. Croix County circuit court within
30 days after the filing date shown below, pursuant to sec. 59.694(10), Wisconsin Statutes. St.
Croix County assumes no responsibility for action taken in reliance on this decision prior to the
expiration of the appeal period. St. Croix County does not certify that the identity of all persons
legally entitled to notice of the Board of Adjustment proceedings which resulted in this decision
was provided to the County.
If an appeal is taken of this decision, it is the responsibility of the appellant to submit at his/her
expense a transcript of the Board of Adjustment proceedings to the circuit court, which is available
from Northwestern Court Reporters, Hudson, Wisconsin. It is the responsibility of the Board of
Adjustment to submit its record(file)of this matter to the circuit court.
ZONING BOARD O JUSTMENT
Signed:
Chai ers
Dated: 06/10/02 Attest: `4
Filed: 06/10/02 Zoning Director
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St. Croix County Board of Adjustment -
Hearing Date: April 25, 2002
ARTICLE # 3
Applicant: Ulferts Family Trust/agent: Ronald C. Bonte
Site Address: 1011 170thStreet, Hammond, WI 54015
Parcel#: 09.29.17.133, 09.29.17.134, 09.29.17.135, 09.29.17.136, 09.29.17.137,
09.29.17.138, 09.29.17.139A, 09.29.17.1396, 09.29.17.140A
Computer# 018-1018-20-00, 018-1018-30-000, 018-1018-40-000, 018-1018-50-000,
018-1018-60-000, 018-1018-70-000, 018-1018-80-000, 018-1018-90-000,
018-1019-00-000
Location: The W%of Section 9, T29N-R1 7W, Town of Hammond
Zoning: Ag/Residential
Zoning Ordinance
Reference: Special Exception request to locate a golf course in the Ag/Residential District
pursuant to Section 17.15 (6)(r).
Request: The applicant requests a special exception use permit to construct an 18-hole golf
course and uses incidental to the golf course.
Exhibits: 1)Staff Report,
2)Application for special exception with narrative,
3) Copy of the golf course layout plan,
4) Letter from the Army Corp of Engineers, dated February 14, 2002
5) LWCD review letter, dated April 16, 2002
6)Zoning Map
BACKGROUND:
The applicant requests a special exception use permit to construct an 18-hole golf course named Pheasant
Hills and uses incidental to the golf course. The applicant indicated that the golf course would be constructed
in two phases. The first phase includes the construction of the first nine holes and the driving range. The
second phase includes the construction of the final nine holes. The applicant is proposing to open the front
nine holes sometime during the summer of 2003.
The applicant intends to petition to rezone Lot 33 from agriculture residential to commercial for a clubhouse.
The clubhouse would serve the golfing clientele and the public. Other proposed uses for the clubhouse
include a bar, restaurant,wedding receptions, banquets and meetings. If the applicant is not successful with
the rezoning petition for Lot 33, then the structure would serve the golfing clientele selling green fees,
beverages, pizza and sandwiches. The landscaping associated with the golf course includes seeding all
fairways and greens and planting up to 25,000 trees and shrubs.
The applicant designated on the site plans 150 parking stalls which will be paved. All lighting is proposed to be
shielded downward. The applicant's golf course architect indicated on the plans that trees and fencing will be
provided around the driving range.
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT REVIEW AND DNR
In a letter dated April 16, 2002, Pete Kling, Land Use Specialist with the Land and Water Conservation
Department submitted comments regarding the request(see exhibit 5).
A copy of the application was sent to the Department of Natural Resources on April 5, 2002. No response has
been received.
The Army Corps of Engineers has responded to the application and have not objections to the request, as
stated in a letter dated February 14, 2002.
SITE REVIEW
The site is located on 170th Street in Hammond. The adjacent properties are zoned ag/residential. Access to
the site will be via 170th Street. The golf course borders the Pheasant Ridge subdivision. The subdivision will
consist of eighty residential lots. The plat has received preliminary approval.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
A copy of the application was sent to the Town of Hammond on April 5, 2002. No response has been
received.
STAFF SUMMARY
The Board of Adjustment must stipulate findings to support their special exception decision (for
approval or denial).
The Board of Adjustments may want to consider the some of the following conditions if the permit is granted:
1. This permit is for the 4WHills golf course and uses incidental to the golf course, including the limited
serving of food and beverages. Any use of the clubhouse above that mentioned shall require that the
developer attempt to rezone the clubhouse and related facilities to commercial.
2. The applicant shall provide the following to the Zoning Office prior to commencing the construction of the
golf course:
• The type of tree species, tree height and number of trees that will be planted on the perimeter of the
driving range.
• The type of fence/netting that will be used in conjunction with the planting of the trees to prevent the
range balls from leaving the driving range area.
• Indicate the hours of operation of the golf course and driving range.
3. All lighting must be illuminated downward and is to be shielded away from neighboring properties.
4. Board of adjustment shall review the number of parking spaces allocated to ensure that there is an
adequate number of parking stalls. All parking areas shall be paved with asphalt or any other dust free
surface prior to the opening of the golf course.
5. The golf course shall be constructed according to plans submitted and approved.
6. The applicant shall have the golf course architect\engineer submit proof that the plans were installed as
approved. This document can be submitted in the form of an as-built or other document that county staff
can review to ensure the plans were followed in accordance with the original design.
7. Prior to beginning any work, the applicant must schedule an on-site pre-construction meeting that includes
the landowner, contractor, engineer, architect, DNR, and St. Croix County LWCD staff members. Items to
be discussed include but are not limited to coordinating golf course and subdivision construction,
construction timelines, roles and responsibilities of owner, engineer, architect, contractor, etc.
8. The applicant shall provide the name and number, including mobile phone, for the person responsible for
maintenance of all erosion and sediment control practices.
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9. Financial guarantees equal to 120%of construction estimates must be submitted for erosion control.
Written estimates must be submitted.
• Financial guarantees must be submitted and approved
• No construction, including earth moving, shall take place prior to approval of the financial guarantees
• Guarantees will not be released until the County is satisfied that the erosion control devices are
implemented as planned and until the disturbed areas are proven to be stabilized.
10. Where applicable, detention ponds shall be used_as temporary sediment traps during the construction
phase. The detention ponds can be rough graded to prevent the off-site migration of sediment and then
finished after surrounding areas have been seeded and mulched. This is especially important for the
detention ponds constructed in conjunction with the subdivision. Again, coordination between the two
activities is crucial.
11. No construction shall begin until all silt fence and temporary detention ponds are in place.
12. The applicant should contact Jim Devlin, with WDNR at 684-2914 ext. 123, regarding wetland on hole#18.
13. Applicant to meet all county, state and federal regulations.
14. Any minor change or addition to the project, including but not limited to design of the facility, shall require
review and approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to making the change or addition. Any major
change or addition to the originally approved plan will have to go through the special exception approval
process.
15. The applicant shall have one (1)year from the issuance of the special exception permit to commence
construction. Failure to do so shall result in revocation of the special exception permit. If the special
exception permit expires before construction commences, the applicant will be required to secure a new
special exception permit before starting or completing construction on the project.
16. These conditions may be amended or additional conditions may be added if unanticipated conditions arise
that would affect the health and/or safety of citizens or degrade the natural resources of St. Croix County.
Conditions will not be amended or added without notice to the applicant and an opportunity for a hearing.
17. Accepting this decision means that the applicant has read, understands, and agrees to all conditions of
this decision.
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ST. CROIX COUNTY
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ST.CROIX COUNTY
APPLICATION F R PTION
Property owner: ITe>r S�C Agent(if not owner):
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Applicant is requesting✓✓Special Exception for: C_phSCr t r'
Applications will not be accepted until the applicant has met with department staff to review the application and determine if
all necessary information has been provided. Accordingly,a hearing will not be scheduled until after the pre-application meeting
with staff and the application is deemed complete. To be considered complete,the application must include,at a minimum,the items
listed below. After a preliminary review additional information may be needed. The application deadline is the fourth Thursday of the
month prior to the month of the proposed hearing date.
• A detailed written statement that specifically identifies what is being requested,including a detailed project and/or business plan.
• Written arguments that justify the compatibility of the proposed use within the zoning district and the surrounding area.
❑ The applicant shall flag all applicable property/project comers and label the flags accordingly(ex."name"Special Exception-NE
lot comer). Flags are available at the St.Croix County Zoning Office.
❑ A complete site plan showing at a minimum the location of all existing structures,all proposed structures,location of septic
system,well,driveway,property lines,navigable water ways,wetlands,floodplains,blufflines,slopes in excess of 20%,and any
other unique limiting condition of the property.
❑ The name and mailing address of all owners of property that adjoins the parcel that is the subject of the request.
❑ The County will forward your application to the respective Town. You may be asked to attend a Town meeting to discuss your
application. The Town may make a recommendation to the County on or before the public hearing date.
❑ $400 application fee /
I hereby petition the St. Croix County Board of Adjustments for a special exception to Section Cr of the St.
Croix County 2b r".', to Ordinance and certify by my signature that all information presented herein is true
and correct to the best of my knoVkledge. I further agree to withdraw this application if substantive false or incorrect information
has been included.
Signature Date
Application accepted and complete: ! / f! a / By:
Scheduled Hearing Date: 2.S / 0 —L
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Special Exception Request
Pheasant Hills Golf Course
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
Request:
A request for a special exception permit 17.15 6(r) by Ulferts Family Trust, 1011 170th
Street, Hammond, WI 54015 (Ronald and Dine Bonte,trustees)to construct and operate
a golf course. The land effected by the special exception is located:
The West half of Section 9, T29N, R17W, in the Township of Hammond. The
parcel contains approximately 315 acres.
Project Scope and Schedule:
The construction of the golf course will take place in two phases. The planned starting
date would be May or June of 2002. The front nine holes of the golf course and the
driving range area would have irrigation installed and be seeded in August of 2002. The
opening date for the front nine holes would be June or July of 2003.
in the fall of 2002, we would start the construction of the clubhouse with the opening to
correspond with the golf course. The club house would be constructed on its own lot(lot
;. it will have a paved driveway and parking lot. The size and scope of the clubhouse
is yet to be determined by an application that will be made in May of 2002 for
commercial zoning for lot 33. If commercial zoning is accepted, the clubhouse will apply
for a liquor license and serve food as well as collect green fees. It will have enough room
for small wedding receptions, banquets, and meetings. If commercial zoning is not
accepted,the building will be smaller and serve beer, pop, wine coolers, pizza, and
sandwiches. The sanitary system is being designed by Henry Grote of Menomonie,
Wisconsin. The approximate size of the drain field would compare to a 5 or 6 bedroom
house if the bigger building is accepted. The smaller building would require a drain field
comparable to a 3 or 4 bedroom house. Specific design will be done when the type of
zoning is considered.
in the spring of 2003, construction will start on the back nine holes and will be open for
play in 2004. The golf course will be constructed on about half of the land with housing
ccntained on the other half.
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Landscape Plan:
A landscaping plan is proposed for this project. Most of the grading will involve
preparing a seedbed and planting grass. A few areas need cutting of dirt and fill. We
are moving a small fraction of the dirt as compared to the Troy Burne project.
Ponds will be shallow dug and lined with clay to hold water and serve double duty with
water retention areas for the roadway design. Greens and tees will be constructed with
sand and peat moss. Residential areas will be seeded down with hay. Twenty five
thousand trees and bushes will be planted throughout the golf course.
The well needed for irrigation purposes will need to be deeper and pump less water than a
typical farm well used for center pivot irrigation. The well needs a special permit from
the DNR. Aune Well Drilling will be constructing the proposed well and will submit a
report on the depth, size, and water usage.
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Appropriateness of Special Exception Permit:
The land adjacent to the proposed golf course is used for farming and CRP purposes.
Basically the golf course will be a crop of grass and trees which fits well with agricultural
land. There are many golf courses in the area bordered or even surrounded by farm land.
The golf course will lend itself to the natural wildlife in the area. It will add valuble
green space, trees,wetlands, grass, and beauty to the surrounding area.