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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19,2000 r (#2589 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB, CONTINUED) Hawn inquired whether the Club is willing to bear the entire cost of the connection. Jackson stated they have some questions on how the connection charges would be calculated on this project, but that the Club would like to have a sewer connection to these outside buildings. Shelly Storch, 1245 Woodhill Avenue, noted in talking to some of her neighbors regarding this proposed project, some were given notice of the hearing while others weren't. Storch indicated some of her neighbors have indicated they are opposed to this project. Storch stated she is opposed to this project because it will result in an expanded use of the private road. Stoicn expressed fhistration over the fact that the gate to this private road, which is supposed to be locked at 8:00 p.m., w'as left open 30 percent of the time. Storch stated this situation has only improved after numerous complaints to the City and to the Country Club. Storch stated the proposed addition will only add to the use of tb<s bam and increase traffic levels on the private road, which will cause added traffic, noise, and safety concerns in their neighborhood. Storch cited an incident which occurred on New Year's Eve in which a long line of cars utilized this private road after midnight when it should have been closed. Storch indicated they have been unsuccessful in their attempts to get this area monitored by the local police since it is considered to be a private road. Storch noted that this private road was to be off limits to construction people and vendors, but is routinely used by commercial vehicles for access to the Club. Storch noted the Club has installed a monitor on the gate to check the levels of traffic on this road th'S past week, but in her view is biased since the Club is aware when they will be busy or slow and will not accurately reflect the amount of cars that utilize this private road. Storch commented she has attempted to work with the Club on these issues, noting that none of her phone calls have been returned. Storch stated she does not want to see her quality of life adversely impacted any further by the actions of the Club. Jackson stated the facility has existed on the propcrt>’ for a number of years and has been neglected. Jackson stated the Club is not looking to expand the use but is looking to upgrade and modernize the facilities. Jackson stated the addition of the kitchen may cause use of the bam to become more attractive, but the use of the bam will not change with the improvements. Jackson stated the improvements to the bathrooms will make them handicap access. Smith inquired whether the improvements are designed to make the bathroom facilities function better or whether the Club will be adding more toilets and expanding the other areas of the bam. Jackson stiud the usable »pacc within the building is being expanded by approximately 17 square feet. Jackson stated the kitchen area will be made larger, with the appliances being upgraded. Jackson stated currently the food being provided to this facility is brought dow n from the main club house or is brought in from the outside PACE 9