08-21-2000 Planning Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19,2000 (#2589 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB, CONTINUED) Storch stated the proposing addition will add 1,000 square feet to this bam, with the addition in effect resulting in an increased use of this facility. Storch stated the Woodhill Country Club operates under a Conditional Use Permit, and in her opinion these improvements will expand the current use of the facilities. Storch stated under the Conditional Use Permit the Country Club has the right to continue doing what they are doing now but should not be allowed to rebuild a deteriorating bam which is located within a residential neighborhood. Storch stated the proposed expanded use and additional parking is not within the purview of the Conditional Use Permit. Weinberger stated this application is a Conditional Use Permit Amendment amending an existing conditional use which is currently allowed within the RR-IB zoning district. Weinberger stated the Country Club could technically expand or remodel under the Conditional Use Permit Amendment versus a non-conforming use. Smith inquired whether Jackson anticipated the number and scope of the parties held at this facility will increase or change at all in the future. Jackson stated the Country Club is not looking to expand the number of parties held at this facility but is up to the members to determine when and where they will hold a party. Jackson stated the majority of the parties at this particular facility occur in the wintertime, with a smaller number occurring in the summer months. Jackson stated he is unable to predict whether there will be a major increase in the use of the facility following the improvements. Smith inquired whether the facility is currently undcr-used today because of its condition. Jackson stated he is surprised at the amount of usage the bam gets at the present time. Lindquist stated in his view thcie arc two main issues that need to be addressed prior to approval of this application. Lindquist stated Woodhill Country Cl^ib has an obligation to be a good neighbor and to try to get along with the adjoining residents as best as possible. Lindquist stated the other issue is the conditional use permit. Lindquist indicated he was on the Planning Commission at the time the private road was approved, with an agreement being reached with Woodhili Country Club that the use of this private road would be limited at off limits after a certain hour. Lindquist stated he would not be willing to approve this application until the problems with the neighbors are resolved. Lindquist stated in his opinion there is no question the proposed improvements will expand the use of this ft^cility, and that the problems with the neighbors should be addressed prior he could give approve to this application. Smith commented that ti'c Countiy Club may not be following the standards that were set by the City Council. Lindquist recommended Woodhill Country Club sit down with the neighbors to see how these issues can be resolved. Lindquist indicated he would like to see that meeting occur prior to any approval being given on this application. PAGE to