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Polk County
ApprovedConditional Use

Lucerne Park Event Facility

Description

Approved a wedding venue with reception hall and chapel on 19.4 acres, with conditions on access, capacity and hours after a neighbor raised concerns about rentals and septic.

Impact summary

Brings an event venue close to growing populations, improving drainage and flood standards on a mostly floodplain site; the neighboring horse stable and one residence keep their Lake Hamilton Drive access.

Applicant

Name
Derek and JC Epperley
Address
5713 Lucerne Park RoadSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
1
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Approved7–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.

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