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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19,2000 (#2589 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB, CONTINUED) Jackson stated in his view the Country Club has resolved the issues with a couple of the neighbors. Storch indicated she has not been invited to speak with anyone from the Country Club since May of last year. Ha\NTi commented that in her view there is something amiss in the relationship between the Country Club and its neighbors. Hawn stated this application in and of itself will not present a problem but that the problem lies with the perhaps unpermitted use of this private road. Hawn stated according to the Conditional Use Permit, the Countiy Club has the right to ameliorate within limits their facility, and that if it is in a situation of decay, it is appropriate. Haun stated in her view she feels it is encumbant upon the City to help its residents come to terms with one another, noting she would like to see the City take whatever efforts it can to insure that the access off the private road is not abused. Hawn inquired whether the City could verify whether the police do have the right to determine whether there is an inappropriate use of this road that is occurring. Weinberger stated he was unaware that the police could not respond. Jackson stated in his opinion the police can respond. Hawn stated that perhaps the police should be directed to respond. Hawn commented in her view an outside neutral person might be able to help in this dispute. Hawn acknow ledged that this has been an aggravating situation for all parties and that the improvements to the bam may in fact encourage more parties. Hawn stated she was unsure whether it would be appropriate to condition the use of this bam on the behavior w ith respect to another issue. 1 lawn inquired of the parties how this situation can be resolved or improved in a reasonable manner. Storch commented they have heard rumors that Woodhiil w ould like to expand use of that road by making it a two-way road. Storch suggested the road be limited to one-way by having the Country Club promise not to make it a two-way road in the future. Storch stated the improvements to the bam will expand the use and will adversely affect the neighborhood. Storch statod in her view the City docs have the right to make sure that the road is used properly by the Club. Hawn inquired whether the gate w ould be open during the times of the parties. Jackson stated the gate is tvpically closed within 15-20 minutes. Jackson stated they have conducted a traffic study for a total of four weeks over the past two and a half months w ith the membership being ur.v.varc of the study. Jackson indicated they have a very good record of the number of cars that uo tisf ^ ■ igh that gate. Jackson stated the gate is open from 7:00 a m. until 8 00 p.m., with the rcniaining closed the days the Club is not open Hawn commented if the gate is actually closed at 8:00 p m., then the issue of people leaving after a party should not be an issue. Hawn stated in her mind this is a reasonable application, but that the PAGE II