Full story tomorrow by Erica Curless

The public will have another chance to comment on the proposed Powderhorn Ranch golf retreat near Harrison after a judge ruled Wednesday that the Kootenai County Commission erred and must hold have another public hearing. The ruling by 1st District Judge Charles Hosack also means a brand-new commission will ultimately make the final decision on the controversial project, which would open 3,000 acres on the east side of Lake Coeur d’Alene to allow for three golf courses and more than 1,000 a thousand million-dollar homes. Hosack’s order said the commission failed to have a public hearing before voting in October 2006 to amend the county’s growth plan to allow for the private luxury golf retreat overlooking Powderhorn Bay. Two new commissioners, Rich Piazza and Todd Tondee, have taken office since that original decision was made. The only remaining commissioner, Chairman Rick Currie, was the lone vote against amending the comprehensive plan.

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