Let’s Explore the Exciting New Project Coming to Borrego Springs!

Get ready to tee off at the new proposed 18-hole miniature golf course in Borrego Springs! A private developer will construct this exciting project on a 1.86-acre site at 426 Palm Canyon Road. The project will include facilities like a ticket booth, an outdoor patio, and a parking lot with 54 spaces.

Once completed, this miniature golf course, Puttin’ Around Borrego, will offer a new recreational activity for residents and tourists of all ages. The project promises to bring much fun and excitement to the Borrego Springs community. To ensure that the construction process is environmentally friendly and complies with the California Environmental Quality Act, the County of San Diego will monitor the project’s progress.

Public Comment Period

The public comment period on the proposed findings and associated analysis will be open until June 5, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. The comments received during this period will be considered, even though public review is not required. (See official project details by scrolling down)

Proposed Miniature Golf Course in Borrego Springs

Did you know that the proposed miniature golf course in Borrego Springs has been in the works for a few years now? As reported by the Borrego Sun, Alessandra and Joe Carll, the property owners who reside in Oceanside, are planning to build the miniature golf course as their retirement project. They have fond memories of family fun at miniature golf courses and wish to share their passion for it with other families. They have hired architect Carole Wylie , a Ramona resident, to design the project.

Carole, a native San Diegan with family roots in the area since 1891, is passionate about designing architecture that enhances the unique character of San Diego County. The miniature golf course’s theme will center around the Anza-Borrego desert and Borrego Springs, with holes depicting Palm Canyon, Christmas Circle, big horn sheep, and rattlesnakes. The course will have at least nine wheelchair-accessible holes, making it inclusive.

Carole has designed a mid-century modern-style ticket booth and road sign to maintain the authenticity of Borrego Springs’ mid-century charm. These designs are sure to catch the attention of both visitors and residents.

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Local Benefits

The proposed miniature golf course has several benefits that will positively impact the community.

Firstly, it provides a new recreational activity for all ages to enjoy. Golfing is a fun activity that many people love. Adding an 18-hole miniature golf course will give families and individuals another activity to participate in while visiting or residing in Borrego Springs. With many younger families moving to the area, the miniature golf course can be a great way to encourage family bonding and entertainment.

Secondly, the project can attract more visitors, boosting the local economy. Tourism is a major source of income for Borrego Springs, and adding a new recreational activity could attract even more visitors to the town. As visitors enjoy the miniature golf course, they will likely spend money at local businesses, such as restaurants and shops, further boosting the local economy.

And finally, constructing the miniature golf course will provide jobs for residents in the area. Hiring local workers for the project can also help support the local economy. Additionally, the project’s success could lead to attracting other businesses to the area, creating even more job opportunities in the future.

Get Ready to Putt Your Way to Fun

In conclusion, a new miniature golf course in Borrego Springs is an exciting development for the community. Not only does it provide a new recreational opportunity for residents, but it also has the potential to attract more visitors and businesses to the area.

We look forward to the opening of the new miniature golf course and the many benefits it will bring to the community! We also hope those who have concerns will express them to the county.

Official Project Details: Puttin’ Around Borrego 2023

The project is a Site Plan for the construction of an 18-hole miniature golf course with an approximately 610 square-foot ticket booth, a 720 square-foot outdoor covered patio, and a 54-space parking lot on an approximately 1.86-acre property. The project site is located at 426 Palm Canyon Road in the Borrego Springs Community Planning Area in the unincorporated County of San Diego. Access to the site would be provided by a driveway connecting to Palm Canyon Road. Water and Sewer service would be provided by the Borrego Water District. Proposed earthwork quantities for the project consist of approximately 178 cubic yards of cut and fill.

The project site is subject to the Village General Plan Regional Category, Land Use Designation Rural Commercial (C-4). Zoning for the site is Visitor-Serving Commercial (C42). The proposed uses are consistent with the Zoning and General Plan Land Use Designation of the property. The site is also subject a “B” Special Area Designator for community design review and a “V” Setback Designator which both require the processing of a Site Plan permit.

Project Contact: Sean Oberbauer |  Sean.Oberbauer@sdcounty.ca.gov  | (619) 323-5287

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE PERIOD (May 4, 2023- June 5, 2023)

Public Notice/Legal Advertisement

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS

• 15183 Checklist
• Ordinance Compliance Checklist

TECHNICAL STUDIES

• Biological Resources Report
• Cultural Resources Report
• Annual Emissions (CalEEMod Data)
• Bay Area Air Quality Management District
• Borrego Water District Will Serve Letter Dated 11-2021
• Updated Borrego Water District Will Serve Letter Dated 6-2022
• Stormwater Intake Form
• Standard Stormwater Quality Management Plan
• Drainage Certification Letter

PROJECT DOCUMENTS

• Site Plan
• Grading Plan