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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> JUNE 19,2000 <br /> • <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 type 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 /> wrong 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 thrown 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 work 100 percent of the time due to the weather. <br /> Hawn stated a box of some type 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 are 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 with vehicles 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 <br />