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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19,2000 (#9) «589 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB, 200 WOODHILL ROAD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 7:18 p.m. - 8:24 p.in. Edward Jackson, President of Woodhill Country Club, was present. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Weinberger stated the Woodhill Country Club has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the expansion of the bam to accommodate a kitchen, storage area, bathrooms and coat room. The interior of the existing bam will be remodeled and a deck and porch will be added to the bam near the paddleball courts. Weinberger stated the use of the bam will remain essentially the same, with the Club requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit updating of the facility. The Woodhill Countr> Club is also requesting a sewer connection for the bam although it is outside of the MUSA. Weinberger noted a portion of the Woodhill Country' Club is located in Wayzata, with the bam being located in Orono. Weinberger noted it is against the policy of the City to amend the MUSA because it is located within the rural/rcsidcntial district. Weinberger stated the City is able to add up to SO units to the MUSA based on certain criteria. Weinberger stated a sewer line does mn through the Country Club and does serve the club house, which is approximately 400 feet from the bam. The Applicant is requesting a sewer connection for this facility because the existing system for the bam is non-compliant at this time due to the three foot separation issue. The septic tanks of the existing building are located approximately 28 feet from the building, with the addition bringing the tanks to within 10 feet, which meets State standards. Weinberger noted the existing system will be required to be replaced, with other suitable sites in the adjacent area being difficult to Hnd due to the topography and the drainage in this area. Staff is looking for direction from the Planning Commission on whether it would be appr^riatc to allow City sewer to this area since the use of the bam is not considered residential. Weinberger stated the ultimate decision on whether City sewer should be provided to this facility would be up to the City Council. Weinberger stated the proposed addition would not significantly change the use of the building, maximum occupancy of the building is listed at ISO people based on the usable space within the structure. City Staff docs not feel the addition w ill have a negative impact on the adjacent residences since the bam is not visible to the neighbors. City Staff is recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions that grading and drainage plans be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer; two, access for all contractors and equipment shall use the County Road 15 entrance to the Country Club; three, the building shall meet Fire Code protection standards; four, the building shall meet the minimum ten foot setback to the septic tanks; five, evidence of a standard septic system to accommodate the proposed use of the building or connection to sanitary sew er only if approved by the City Council. Jackson stated he is the president of Woodhill Countiy Club and a resident of Woodhill Road, which is adjacent to this property. Jackson stated the Club would bear the total expense of rutming the sewer line to the bam. PAGE 8