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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />JUNE 19,2000 <br />(«2589 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB, CONTINUED) <br />steps to see that it does not happen again. Jackson noted he was unaware of the problem that <br />apparently occurred on New Year’s Eve. Jackson indicated the Club has installed signs that read <br />no exit. <br />Hawn suggested the employees be told of the proper use of this road. <br />Storch stated she would be in agreement with a punch card t\pc system, but that she still has a concern <br />about this road becoming two-way in the future. <br />Smith suggested that the neighbors be given the name of a person at the club that they could contact <br />in the event of a problem. <br />Jackson stated he is unsure whether the Club would be willing to bear the expense of having someone <br />sit at the gate 24 hours a day to insure that the road is only used during the appropriate hours. Jackson <br />stated the members are routinely reminded of the regulations regarding this road and the fact that it is a <br />one-way road. <br />Storch indicated the situation has improved, but that she has almost gotten hit by someone going the <br />WTong way on this road. Storch stated part of the problem is the fact that Woodhill Country Club has <br />made promises to the neighbors in the past which have then been throw n out. Storch indicated the <br />neighbors were initially told this road would only be temporary. Storch stated in her view there is no <br />guarantee that Woodhill Country Club will live up to their promises and that their quality of life is <br />gradually being diminished. <br />Hawn moved, Nygard seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2589, Woodhill <br />Country Club, 200 Woodhill Road, granting of a Conditional Use Permit to Permit the <br />Expansion of the Barn to Accommodate a Kitchen, Storage Area, Bathrooms and Coat Room, <br />contingent upon the installation of a punch card system on the gate to document the time that <br />gate is being closed at the appropriate times. <br />Jackson expressed concerns that this system may not w ork 100 percent of the time due to the weather. <br />Hawn stated a box of some t>pe could be constructed around it to protect it from the elements. <br />Storch stated this solution is better than nothing and would provide a document showing when the <br />gate is being closed <br />VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION; Ayes 2, Nays 2, Smith and Lindquist Opposed. <br />MOTION FAILED. <br />Storch commented that the neighbors arc not opposed to having emergency vehicles enter through this <br />gate but that they should exit by another means. Storch stated she has concerns relating to the safety <br />of young children in the area w ith \ chiclcs using this road, especially if they go down the road the <br />wrong way. <br />Smith suggested tabling this application for 30 days to allow Woodhill Country Club time to meet <br />PAGE 14