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with this analysis. He said that most golf courses are putting in “double tiered irrigation systems” which require 150,000 to 250,000 gallons per day.
Dr. Rish said that 100 acres is considered adequate for a golf course, and Mr. Darby also disagreed with that. “One hundred acres is minimum. Golf designers prefer to start with 150, and even that makes a pretty tight course,” he said.
Mr. Darby also suggested that the planners needed to “know the financial capabilities.”
“You’re talking about a four to six million dollar job and a two to three year program. The commission needs to make sure there is the capability to do it. . . I’m not against this; I’m skeptical,” he said.
Robert Dennis said the Piedmont Environmental Council, which he represents, does not have any position on Dr. Rish’s golf course or any of the courses that are being considered by the counties the PEC serves.
“We believe properly planned recreation is one of the best ways to preserve land,” Mr. Dennis told the planners. “The questions are is the location right? Is the scale right? and we need some feel for the economics of it.”
Susan Babcock asked Dr. Rish if he intended to live in Rappahannock and manage the property.
Dr. Rish said he would. “I’m in the last phase of my neurosurgical career,” he said. “This is my next career.” He said he also intended to employ Rappahannock residents in his operation.
“I’m not for or against this,” Ms Babcock said. “Please consider it carefully.”
Frank Reynolds, speaking for the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, said, “RLEP doesn’t have a position for or against this because we don’t have the information.”
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