STYLED FOR ONLY PITCHING WEDGES AND PUTTERS
A nine-hole golf course that would only utilize pitching wedges and putters is being planned at the Creekside development in Parkville, just off I-435 and Hwy. 45.
Indications are, if it gains all approvals, it would be known as Creekside Irish Golf and be located east of the Interstate 435 North off-ramp and south of Hwy. 45 in Creekside.
“The applicant notes that this style of golf course is increasing in popularity in other parts of the United States as well as internationally,” states an overview of the proposal in City of Parkville Planning and Zoning documents.
The applicant is Brian Mertz, who is the developer of Creekside.
The proposed nine-hole course on about 16 acres is bounded by the Old Town at Creekside development to the east, including Connections Bank and Char Bar, The Meadows at Creekside to the south, I-435 to the west and Hwy. 45 to the north.
In addition to the golf course, the development proposes a bar area structure, a pedestrian bridge capable of accommodating emergency vehicles, and associated parking.
Mertz’s application for zoning map amendment and application for preliminary development for Creekside Irish Golf were both unanimously approved by the Parkville Planing and Zoning Commission at its meeting on June 10.
Both applications are now scheduled to go to the Parkville Board of Aldermen for final action at a meeting of aldermen on Tuesday, July 1.
The subject property is currently platted but undeveloped.
According to plans, a 100 ft. stream buffer setback from the top of the bank of Brush Creek will be observed as required by development code. No structures will be located in this setback, only portions of the golf course as allowed.
An irrigation pond is proposed as a course feature for stormwater management and also to provide water for irrigation of the golf course turf.
Parkville officials say a landscaping plan has been provided. Landscape islands will need to be added to the proposed parking lot design such that no more than a maximum of 10 contiguous parking stalls is provided in any given row of parking.
“The proposed selection of landscaping material does not meet the native/native cultivar requirements and must be amended,” says a Parkville staff analysis of the proposed project. A revised landscaping plan meeting those requirements shall be required prior to final plat approval, states the city’s report.
A lighting plan regarding outdoor lighting also will be submitted prior to final plat approval.
