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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> JUNE 19, 2000 <br /> • <br /> (#9) #2589 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB, 200 WOODHILL ROAD—CONDITIONAL USE <br /> PERMIT, 7:18 p.m.—8:24 p.m. <br /> Edward Jackson, President of Woodhill Country Club, was present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Weinberger stated the Woodhill Country Club has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to permit <br /> the expansion of the barn to accommodate a kitchen, storage area,bathrooms and coat room. The <br /> interior of the existing barn will be remodeled and a deck and porch will be added to the barn near <br /> the paddleball courts. Weinberger stated the use of the barn will remain essentially the same,with <br /> the Club requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit updating of the facility. <br /> The Woodhill Country Club is also requesting a sewer connection for the barn although it is outside of <br /> the MUSA. Weinberger noted a portion of the Woodhill Country Club is located in Wayzata,with the <br /> barn being located in Orono. Weinberger noted it is against the policy of the City to amend the <br /> MUSA because it is located within the rural/residential district. Weinberger stated the City is <br /> able to add up to 50 units to the MUSA based on certain criteria. <br /> Weinberger stated a sewer line does run through the Country Club and does serve the club house, <br /> which is approximately 400 feet from the barn. The Applicant is requesting a sewer connection for <br /> this facility because the existing system for the barn is non-compliant at this time due to the three <br /> • foot separation issue. The septic tanks of the existing building are located approximately 28 feet <br /> from the building,with the addition bringing the tanks to within 10 feet, which meets State standards. <br /> Weinberger noted the existing system will be required to be replaced, with other suitable sites in the <br /> adjacent area being difficult to find due to the topography and the drainage in this area. Staff is <br /> looking for direction from the Planning Commission on whether it would be appropriate to allow <br /> City sewer to this area since the use of the barn is not considered residential. Weinberger stated the <br /> ultimate decision on whether City sewer should be provided to this facility would be up to the City <br /> Council. <br /> Weinberger stated the proposed addition would not significantly change the use of the building. <br /> maximum occupancy of the building is listed at 150 people based on the usable space within the <br /> structure. City Staff does not feel the addition will have a negative impact on the adjacent <br /> residences since the barn is not visible to the neighbors. <br /> City Staff is recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions <br /> that grading and drainage plans be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer;two, access for <br /> all contractors and equipment shall use the County Road 15 entrance to the Country Club;three, <br /> the building shall meet Fire Code protection standards; four,the building shall meet the minimum <br /> ten foot setback to the septic tanks; five, evidence of a standard septic system to accommodate the <br /> proposed use of the building or connection to sanitary sewer only if approved by the City Council. <br /> Jackson stated he is the president of Woodhill Country Club and a resident of Woodhill Road, <br /> which is adjacent to this property. Jackson stated the Club would bear the total expense of <br /> running the sewer line to the barn. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 8 <br />