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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> JUNE 19,2000 <br /> (#2589 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB, CONTINUED) <br /> Storch stated the proposing addition will add 1,000 square feet to this barn, with the addition in <br /> effect resulting in an increased use of this facility. Storch stated the Woodhill Country Club <br /> operates under a Conditional Use Permit, and in her opinion these improvements will expand the <br /> current use of the facilities. Storch stated under the Conditional Use Permit the Country Club has <br /> the right to continue doing what they are doing now but should not be allowed to rebuild a <br /> deteriorating barn which is located within a residential neighborhood. Storch stated the proposed <br /> expanded use and additional parking is not within the purview of the Conditional Use Permit. <br /> Weinberger stated this application is a Conditional Use Permit Amendment amending an existing <br /> conditional use which is currently allowed within the RR-1B zoning district. Weinberger stated <br /> the Country Club could technically expand or remodel under the Conditional Use Permit <br /> Amendment versus a non-conforming use. <br /> Smith inquired whether Jackson anticipated the number and scope of the parties held at this <br /> facility will increase or change at all in the future. <br /> Jackson stated the Country Club is not looking to expand the number of parties held at this <br /> facility but is up to the members to determine when and where they will hold a party. Jackson <br /> stated the majority of the parties at this particular facility occur in the wintertime, with a smaller <br /> number occurring in the summer months. Jackson stated he is unable to predict whether there <br /> will be a major increase in the use of the facility following the improvements. <br /> • Smith inquired whether the facility is currently under-used today because of its condition. <br /> Jackson stated he is surprised at the amount of usage the barn gets at the present time. <br /> Lindquist stated in his view there are two main issues that need to be addressed prior to approval <br /> of this application. Lindquist stated Woodhill Country Club has an obligation to be a good <br /> neighbor and to try to get along with the adjoining residents as best as possible. Lindquist stated <br /> the other issue is the conditional use permit. <br /> Lindquist indicated he was on the Planning Commission at the time the private road was <br /> approved, with an agreement being reached with Woodhill Country Club that the use of this <br /> private road would be limited at off limits after a certain hour. Lindquist stated he would not be <br /> willing to approve this application until the problems with the neighbors are resolved. Lindquist <br /> stated in his opinion there is no question the proposed improvements will expand the use of this <br /> facility, and that the problems with the neighbors should be addressed prior he could give approval <br /> to this application. <br /> Smith commented that the Country Club may not be following the standards that were set by the City <br /> Council. <br /> Lindquist recommended Woodhill Country Club sit down with the neighbors to see how these <br /> issues can be resolved. Lindquist indicated he would like to see that meeting occur prior to any <br /> approval being given on this application. <br /> 411 <br /> PAGE 10 <br />