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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETLNC OF MAY 11,1999 County Road 15 as a way to alleviate the tratnc concerns in that area. Sansevere indicated that he does not have the full history regarding this matter, but is looking at what is fair and equitable to all parties Involved. Sansevere commented that this access vrlM not greatly reduce traffic on County Road 15, but will make tra</el safer for a percentage of the Club s members. Sansevere noted that the Club Is not requesting full access and that some conditions are being proposed. Sansevere commented that he would like the Count.'y Club to cons der some type of card access system to restrict the use. Mayor Jabbour stated in his view Woodhlll Country Club is entitled to use of this road, but that some restrictions need to be placed on the conditional use permit to allow the City to have some control over what occurs on this property. Jabbour commented that Woodhiil is attempting to limit the number of people who can gain access through Woodhiil Avenue by its proposal. Jackson commented that he understands what the members of the City Council are saying, not ng that the Country Club's Board of Directors is in attendance at tonight's meeting to gain a better understanding of all the positions involved Jackson indicated that he does not have the authority to make substantial changes to the proposal without first holding a board meclirg. but would like to be informed what the City Council is proposing as far as restrictions Jackson remarked that Woodhiil Country Club has come to the conclusion that this is the proper method for handling this issue. Mayor Jabbour stated that the City is not requesting that Woodhiil Country Club settle this issue tonight but is attempting to come up with some conditions that should be placed on the conditional use permit that all parties can live with. Jabbour indicated that the City has issued numerous conditional use permits where the right to review the permit has been reserved by the City, Gaffron commented that the Cily does have the right to incorporate that condition into the conditional use permit. Mayor Jabbour commented that the City does need to protect the rights of its citizens as well as the rights of the C<ty. Sansevere suggested that this application be reviewed m approximately s x months, noting that their busiest season will have ended. McCarthy commented that he does not feel this Issue should be reviewed every year, and suggested that the City wait until County Road 15 Is completed before a review is conducted Peterson commented that, under the Club s proposal, the residents of V*'oodhi!l Avenue would need to adjust their lifestyles during the majority of the daytime hours, noting that she wiould be in favor of limiting the number of hours that the access is open Flint stated that if the Country Club has the right to d smiss its lowsuit v. thoul piojudice and bring It back before the Court if they feel that they are being treated inappropriately by the City. Malkerson inquired whether the people in opposition to this application will have an opportunity to speak to these different points if the Applicant is able to comment on them. Mayor Jabbour stated that they are not going to reopen the public hearing section of this meeting, but that the comments by the Apollcant will be limited to questions that the City Council may have regarding various items in their proposal. Mayor Jabbour commented that he would not be in favor of a card access system, noting that Pase 13