The West Consolidated Zoning Board on Jan. 7 voted to recommend a five‑year conditional use permit (CUP) for a 4,360‑square‑foot hitting shed and associated business retreat at Wolf Creek Golf Club, 18845 Lackman Road.

County planning staff, Sean Pendley, said the proposal would allow the hitting shed to include six single‑occupancy bedrooms on the second floor (approximately 191 sq ft each) for use by club members and invited guests only. Staff recommended a five‑year term, limited hours consistent with the existing CUP (summer 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; winter 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; maintenance windows allowed earlier/later), no more than six guests at any one time, and no stays longer than seven consecutive days. Staff noted a 130‑foot setback from the nearest residential property, existing berms and landscaping installed as buffers, and the requirement to install a fire hydrant to meet fire‑protection stipulations.

Will Dubois (Davidson Architecture & Engineering) presented the applicant’s view: the building will be visually consistent with the clubhouse, minimal additional lighting will be used (down‑lights and low bollard path lights), and site design and the new hydrant were coordinated with the fire marshal and building official. On emergency access, the applicant and staff said guests will use the clubhouse and parking area; a golf‑cart path connects the parking area to the hitting shed and the design includes a wide turnaround intended to accommodate emergency vehicles.

Board members asked about construction type, storm‑shelter considerations, hard‑surface access in winter conditions, and exterior lighting; staff said the building will meet mixed‑use codes and that the building official and fire district had no outstanding concerns given the proposed hydrant and turnaround. A motion to recommend approval of the five‑year CUP, subject to the stipulations presented by staff, passed on a voice vote. Staff said the recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for a Feb. 12 hearing.