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Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 July 26, 2005 --------------------------- 5.1. Request by L & M Development for Land Use Amendment from OS (Open Space) to UR (Urban Residential), Public Hearing –Case No. LU 05-04 Senior Planner Scott Harlicker introduced the request by L & M Development to amend the Land Use Map for the existing Pinewood Golf Course from Open Space to Urban Residential. He reviewed the location of the property and surrounding land uses. He noted that as part of the Comprehensive Plan adopted in August 2004, the land use designation of the parcel was changed from MR (Medium Density Residential) to OS (Open Space), to reflect the current use of the property as a golf course. Mr. Harlicker stated that the proposed UR (Urban Residential) designation would be consistent with the current R1c (Single Family Residential) zoning and the proposed plat. Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Andrew Brown, 18260 Yankton Street – Opposed. He stated that there are restrictive covenants recorded at Sherburne County which prohibit the applicant from developing the golf course into residential housing. He noted that the document states the minimum lot size is 18,000 square feet. Mr. Brown stated that the homeowners collectively plan to pay a retainer for a lawyer to fight the landowner. He requested that the City take over the property as a municipal golf course. He objected to the proposed land use change. Mr. Brown stated that the property was developed as a community golf course and should remain so. He stated that Mr. Krause made a profit on the golf course and now is walking away. He stated the residents feel that is unfair and that they will be greatly impacted by the proposed development. Barb Carlson, local resident – Opposed. She stated she is an active senior citizen and served on the Operation Elk River Board. She stated she represents the children that play golf on the Par 3 course, as well as the senior citizens. There are three senior citizen leagues that utilize the course, and many children and seniors are not capable of playing on a Par 5 course. She suggested that the City purchase the course and turn it over to the Parks Commission to run it. Judy Thompson, 14122 182 Avenue – Opposed to the land use change, and that she nd works for a park district that has several golf courses. She felt the Pinewood golf course is a great place for kids to learn how to play golf. Phil DeRosier, 18298 Yankton Street – Opposed. He stated he opposes the land use change, and that the School District uses the golf course extensively. He felt the course was perfect for children and seniors. Bob Saxon, 18044 Union Street – Opposed. He feels Pinewood is a classic community golf course, and is a good starter course for children to learn to play. Brenda Shirley, 14061 182 Avenue – Opposed the land use change. nd Ron Stricker, 14176 182 Avenue – Opposed. nd Dave Bleyhl, 540 8 Avenue – Coaches kids golf. Stated the course opens earlier in the th day than other courses, making it more available to them. Opposed to the land use change and would like to see the course left as it is.