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majority of this particular project would fall outside Dane County's jurisdiction. The applicant should provide a complete site plan, including the Green County portion of the project, fairway layout, proposed entry and exit points and the locations of any future residential development. Golf courses are typically suburban, not rural uses, and tend to attract residential development. Even though this project does not, at this time, include a residential component, it is reasonable to expect that the presence of a golf course will increase development pressure on surrounding farmland. Even without additional housing, the cumulative effects of increased traffic and loss of rural character associated with golf course development could potentially create conflicts with ongoing farms. A detailed site plan will be necessary to evaluate how severe such conflicts are likely to be. VIII. ADDITIONAL COUNTY APPROVALS REQUIRED Zoning permits would be necessary before any construction could take place. Earthmoving involving more than 4,000 square feet or on slopes of more than 12% will require an erosion control plan approved by the Land Conservation Department and possibly a special exception permit from the Board of Adjustments. IX. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The petition would convert active farmland to non-agricultural use, including a portion of land with prime farm soils. The proposed use could increase development pressure on neighboring farmland, and could potentially create potential traffic and other conflicts. Given the soils on the site, the suitability of the land for the proposed use is somewhat questionable, and will require careful planning of proposed fairway locations. At a minimum, the Committee may wish to postpone a decision on this matter until an appropriately detailed site plan, including the Green County portion of the proposed golf course can be provided. 3