PUBLIC HEARINGS - Jon Haukaas, Director of Public Works
Title
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER AND PLACEMENT OF SOIL THROUGH A LAND RECLAMATION PERMIT FOR THE TPC GOLF COURSE. TPC TWIN CITIES. (CASE FILE NO. 18-0053)
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City Council (Public Hearing, CUP) |
08/02/18 |
Background
The applicant, Tournament Players Club of Minnesota, Inc. is requesting a conditional use permit to authorize the transfer and placement of soil through a Land Reclamation Permit. The TPC is requesting approval to move and place approximately 50,000 cubic yards of sand and other fill as part of the modifications to various holes within the TPC Golf Course. The course will be undergoing updates and changes to meet the PGA requirements as part of hosting the 3M Open starting in 2019. While some of the work will be phased, the majority of the soil work and excavating will occur this fall. A majority of the fill will be generated on site.
The project includes modifications to a majority of the holes by adding an additional pro level tee box, narrowing fairways by removing fairway sod and immediately replacing it with alternate sod to establish ‘rough’ areas, installation of approximately 100 mature trees, wetland restoration at two ponds, excavation and expansion of the pond at hole #18, regrading of the driving range, realignment of cart paths in several areas, and expansion of two gravel parking areas.
The applicant estimates that they will be able utilize on site soils for all of the work. Import would only be required for sod, trees, and associated landscape materials. Transport of materials will only be on public roads to cross Tournament Players Parkway between hole #18 and the driving range area.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution granting a conditional use permit.
Attachments
Conditional Use Permit Application
Grading plans
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Tournament Players Club of Minnesota, Inc. as Conditional Use Permit Case File No. 18-0053; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Blaine City Council on August 2, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case on August 2, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved per Section 33.05 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a conditional use permit to authorize the transfer and placement of soil through a land reclamation permit for the TPC Twin Cities based on the following conditions:
1. Grading plan must be approved by the City prior to start of construction. Plan to include details for controlling wind and water erosion. Only granular soils shall be imported, and no material shall leave the site.
2. No more than one (1) acre of area can be filled without being protected from erosion. Permanent restoration must be established within 14 days of fill placement in an area.
3. Grading activity requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit (NPDES) from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. A prerequisite to the NPDES includes the preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the site.
4. A Coon Creek Watershed District permit is required prior to any site work. The applicant is required to follow the conditions of their permit.
5. All site work must be completed by November 1, 2018.
6. Applicant shall post a $20,000 cash escrow to ensure the successful completion of the work, site stabilization, and to cover City expenses related to inspection of the project. Remaining funds will be returned to the applicant after the project is complete.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 2nd day of August, 2018.