Former Keys Golf Course could turn into RV park

HURON TWP. — Conducting a zoning meeting at a college campus isn't par for the course in Huron Township.But, according to officials, it's a fair way to let everyone express their opinions before developers possibly transform an inactive golf course into a commercialized trailer park.The township's zoning appeals board members scheduled a special session to learn about a proposed 210-space RV campsite at the former Keys Golf Course & Driving Range on Boos Road. Officials encourage community members to attend the meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at BGSU Firelands in George Mylander Hall."If the board of zoning appeals feels the use is appropriate in the neighborhood, they will require that the applicant file a complete site plan showing the final plan of the utilities, lighting, buffering, etc., at their next hearing," township building official John Zimmerman said.Zimmerman then outlined three choices the board could take next week:• "Deny the application because they don't feel it is appropriate in the neighborhood and surrounding area and would adversely affect the same. This could be based on traffic, noise, etc."• "Approve the preliminary site plan and direct the applicant to return with a complete final plan showing the things I previously listed."• "Table the request for more information."If zoning members approve the preliminary site and complete final plans, then the project goes forward.In May 2017, Duke Thorson — who owns ThorWorks Industries and ThorSport Racing, a Sandusky-headquartered professional race organization participating in NASCAR events — purchased the golf course property for $2.4 million. Since then, nobody has publicly golfed from this land, totaling about 48 acres.Many people, namely those residing within Lakefield Manor and Pine Lake Condominiums, both on Bogart Road, oppose the project. Those representing the condominium associations recently circulated petitions to halt the project."Many Huron Township residents," area resident Brian Heath said, "have concerns for this type of business being constructed near our residential area. The infrastructure of this area and its existing service support — police, fire water and sewer — cannot accommodate the increased population, traffic, noise, crime, etc., and do not add value to the area."Want to go?What: A public meeting regarding a zoning proposal to turn the former Keys Golf Course & Driving Range into a commercial RV park.Where: George Mylander Hall, BGSU Firelands, 1 University Drive, HuronWhen: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13Who: Anyone can attend and ask questions on this topic and others discussed by the zoning board.Reach reporter Andy Ouriel at ouriel@sanduskyregister.com and follow him on Twitter @AndyOuriel.A proposed zoning change calls for turning the former Keys Golf Course & Driving Range into a 210-space commercial RV park. Huron Township officials scheduled a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at BGSU Firelands, where people can advocate for or against the project.A proposed zoning change calls for turning the former Keys Golf Course & Driving Range into a 210-space commercial RV Park. Huron Township officials scheduled a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13 at BGSU Firelands, where people can advocate for or against the project.