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Conditional Use Permit Amendment Request - 4039 Scheuneman Road Gem Lake Planning Commission 3/11/2025 March 3, 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. ACTION The Planning Commission has the following options: 1. Recommend approval of the request by the City Council, with or without conditions. 2. Recommend denial of the request by the City Council, with findings for denial. 3. Table the request for further review/study. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the commissioners recommend approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit Amendment for 4039 Scheuneman Road, with the following conditions: 1. The applicant is permitted to add a miniature golf putting course onto the site, consistent with the plans received by the City on February 10, 2025. 2. The applicant shall adhere to Gem Lake City Ordinance Number 86, Nuisance, and Minnesota Administrative Rule Chapter 7030 regarding noise pollution control. 3. All plans must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for SAC review prior to the issuance of any building permits. 4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary local permits prior to construction. 5. The applicant shall adhere to all other applicable local, state, and federal requirements. 6. The applicant shall pay all fees and escrows associated with this request. CIS:epm:lmf