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Council tables Falcon Ridge driving-range site plan after safety, liability objections
Summary
The Mesquite City Council postponed approval of a proposed Falcon Ridge driving range after residents and council members raised safety and liability concerns about a 12-foot fence, potential golf balls reaching Pioneer Boulevard, and whether nets or a taller barrier (council discussion centered around a 75–80-foot protection height) are required.
Mesquite — The City Council on Sept. 9 tabled a site-plan review for a proposed driving range in the Falcon Ridge Planned Unit Development after extended debate over public-safety risks, fencing height and liability.
City planning staff presented site-plan case ASR25009 for a 13.52-acre driving range on west Pioneer Boulevard, saying the developer proposed a 5,550-foot chain-link fence 12 feet high and would use limited‑flight golf balls to reduce distance. Staff recommended approval with conditions including a liability/indemnification waiver in favor of the city and requirements to shield lighting and avoid pedestrian‑vehicle conflicts.
“By the time you get to the 200‑yard mark, you’re up 60…
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