Committee approves Rick Olofs’ outdoor entertainment permit with first‑responder mapping condition
Sep 10, 2026
The committee approved a conditional‑use permit for Rick's Hobby Farm (remote‑control cars, boat and plane events) with conditions including providing a campground map to first responders for larger events; staff concluded the longstanding use fits the R2 zoning and event operations have been safely managed.
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The Community Development Committee unanimously approved a conditional‑use permit for Rick's Hobby Farm, an approximately 40‑acre property used for remote‑control car, boat and model‑airplane events. Staff reported the property has operated for more than 20 years and typically holds one to two races per month in summer, with typical attendance of 60–80 and an annual national event that can draw up to 100–200 participants.
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