As part of the Four Lakes master plan, the development team announced plans to work with internationally renowned architect Lester George to redesign and revitalize golf offerings for residents, neighbors and the general public.
The initial concept includes restoring and redesigning about 70 acres – including the existing back 9 holes on the property – into Virginia’s first reversible 9-hole course. A state-of-the-art driving range and 18-hole putting course also is incorporated to provide additional golfing opportunities on site.
Based on feedback received to date, the development team has learned there is some interest in foregoing the golf course and, instead, preserving the existing course as a natural area with enhanced buffers under a conservation easement. As a result, the team has started exploring a second option that would satisfy this design. The development team welcomes additional comments, questions or feedback about this potential design change as it seeks to refine the Four Lakes development proposal.
Golf
The existing 18-hole course is in disrepair and would need full restoration. The Four Lakes master plan would involve:
Rezoning the existing front 9 holes for residential use.
Maintaining the current zoning for the existing back 9.
Converting the existing back 9 into a reversible course with tee boxes and putting greens on both sides of each hole.
Opening the course to the public, allowing players to play 9 holes in one consistent direction. After they have finished play, players could move in the other direction by using the alternate tee box and green on each hole.
Natural Area
Rather than building and maintaining the golf operations, the Four Lakes of Chesapeake development team is exploring the feasibility of placing a substantial portion, if not all, of the land the back 9 holes once occupied under a conservation easement for perpetuity. This would:
Require rezoning the existing front 9 holes for residential use.
Ensure preservation of natural space that complements existing plans for buffers, walking trails and butterfly sanctuary garden.
Provide space for extensive tree planting and additional landscaping features.
Enhance privacy for Four Lakes and Eagle Pointe residents while amplifying the community’s acreage of green spaces.
Reduce public traffic to the development.
We’re interested in your thoughts about these two options and welcome your feedback. Click here to let us know what you think or if you have additional questions.
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