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Alcohol Permit Request for Freedom Fairways Golf Course

Original title: Application Number: SU-AB 25-0305 Applicant: CCRC-Freedom Fairways Golf Course LLC Location: 3940 & 3932 Upper Creek Dr Folio Number: 056777.0690 & 056777.1000 Acreage (+/-): 92.41 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: RES-6, SMU-6, CMU-12 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6, PD (73-0186), PD-MU, 73-0186, SPI-SCCSC Request: Requesting a Special Use 11-C Golf Club Alcohol Beverage Permit with Separation Waiver(s)

February 24, 2025

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What this does

This application determines whether a golf course facility can legally serve alcohol at its location and if it qualifies for an exemption from standard distance requirements between alcohol vendors and other properties.

Who is mentioned in the record

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CCRC-Freedom Fairways Golf Course LLC

The applicant is seeking legal authorization to serve alcohol at their facility.

Nearby property owners

Residents and businesses in the vicinity of Upper Creek Drive may be affected by the potential change in alcohol service regulations and the granting of a separation waiver.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 24, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

CCRC-Freedom Fairways Golf Course LLC has applied for a to serve alcohol at their facility located at 3940 and 3932 Upper Creek Drive. The application also includes a request for a , which typically allows for the sale of alcohol closer to protected uses like schools or churches than normally permitted.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a separation waiver?
A allows a business to sell alcohol even if it is located closer to a protected use (such as a school, church, or residential area) than the standard local zoning code typically allows.
What is a Special Use 11-C permit?
This is a specific classification of permit required for golf clubs to serve alcoholic beverages under local land use regulations.

Why It Matters

This application determines whether a golf course facility can legally serve alcohol at its location and if it qualifies for an exemption from standard distance requirements between alcohol vendors and other properties.

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Zoning Complexity

The property is subject to multiple overlapping zoning designations (RSC-6, PD, PD-MU, SPI-SCCSC), indicating a complex regulatory history for this specific site.

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Sources

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