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Conditional Use Permit Amendment Request - 4039 Scheuneman Road Gem Lake City Council 3/18/2025 March 12, 2025 Page 5 6. Economic Impact on the Entire Area Based on the submittal, this criterion is met. The applicant states that the addition of a putting course would create an attraction for all ages in Gem Lake. The proposed amendment would allow for a positive economic impact on the area. 7. Consistency with the Comprehensive Municipal Plan Based on the submittal, this criterion is met. The Gem Lake 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies this property as “Recreational Open Space Land Use”. Section 5.4 designates 60 acres for the golf course, reducing the ability for expansion of the golf course beyond the existing footprint. Section 5.5.7 states, “By all accounts, the course is economically viable and is not projected to develop as a different use during this planning period. The City of Gem Lake desires that this golf course /recreational space use continue in the future.” The proposed amendment, allowing a putting course, would not change the use nor would it expand the footprint of the property. 8. Anticipated Duration of the Conditional or Interim Use There is no anticipated date of dissolution of this use at this time. Staff Comments The submitted materials were forwarded to staff and other agencies for comments: • VLAWMO (Watershed District) o There are no wetlands located within or near the proposed project area, so VLAWMO has no comments. • Building Inspector o The Metropolitan council SAC review included the putting green expansion only. The new outdoor seating area shall also be submitted for SAC review to the Met Council prior to permit issuance. • Engineer o No comments from Engineering. Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission discussed traffic impacts, potential noise concerns, the location of the putting course, and the impact the additions may have on the community and existing patrons of the golf course. The Commission requests that the Council consider placing a time limit on the CUP to ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit. The proper tool to implement a time limit on a use would be an Interim Use Permit (IUP), as time limits are not allowed on a CUP. The Council should discuss with the City Attorney options for monitoring the use to ensure compliance with the CUP and with the city’s ordinances. The mayor appointed a temporary Commissioner, Brad Naylor, for the 3/11/25 meeting. Including Temporary Commissioner Naylor, three (3) commissioners were present. The recommendation from the Planning Commission is contingent on Council approval of the appointment of Brad Naylor. ACTION The City Council has the following options: 1. Approve the request, with or without conditions. 2. Deny the request, with findings for denial. 3. Table the request for further review/study. RECOMMENDATION