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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> JUNE 19,2000 <br /> (#2589 WOODHILL COUNTRY CLUB, CONTINUED) <br /> Hawn inquired whether the Club is willing to bear the entire cost of the connection. <br /> Jackson stated they have some questions on how the connection charges would be calculated on <br /> this project,but that the Club would like to have a sewer connection to these outside buildings. <br /> Shelly Storch, 1245 Woodhill Avenue,noted in talking to some of her neighbors regarding this <br /> proposed project, some were given notice of the hearing while others weren't. Storch indicated <br /> some of her neighbors have indicated they are opposed to this project. <br /> Storch stated she is opposed to this project because it will result in an expanded use of the <br /> private road. Storch expressed frustration over the fact that the gate to this private road,which is <br /> supposed to be locked at 8:00 p.m.,was left open 30 percent of the time. Storch stated this <br /> situation has only improved after numerous complaints to the City and to the Country Club. <br /> Storch stated the proposed addition will only add to the use of this barn and increase traffic <br /> levels on the private road, which will cause added traffic, noise,and safety concerns in their <br /> neighborhood. Storch cited an incident which occurred on New Year's Eve in which a long line <br /> of cars utilized this private road after midnight when it should have been closed. Storch indicated <br /> they have been unsuccessful in their attempts to get this area monitored by the local police since <br /> it is considered to be a private road. <br /> • Storch noted that this private road was to be off limits to construction people and vendors,but is <br /> routinely used by commercial vehicles for access to the Club. <br /> Storch noted the Club has installed a monitor on the gate to check the levels of traffic on this <br /> road this past week, but in her view is biased since the Club is aware when they will be busy or slow <br /> and will not accurately reflect the amount of cars that utilize this private road. <br /> Storch commented she has attempted to work with the Club on these issues, noting that none of <br /> her phone calls have been returned. Storch stated she does not want to see her quality of life <br /> adversely impacted any further by the actions of the Club. <br /> Jackson stated the facility has existed on the property for a number of years and has been <br /> neglected. Jackson stated the Club is not looking to expand the use but is looking to upgrade and <br /> modernize the facilities. Jackson stated the addition of the kitchen may cause use of the barn <br /> to become more attractive, but the use of the barn will not change with the improvements. Jackson <br /> stated the improvements to the bathrooms will make them handicap access. <br /> Smith inquired whether the improvements are designed to make the bathroom facilities function <br /> better or whether the Club will be adding more toilets and expanding the other areas of the barn. <br /> Jackson stated the usable space within the building is being expanded by approximately 17 square <br /> feet. Jackson stated the kitchen area will be made larger, with the appliances being upgraded. <br /> Jackson stated currently the food being provided to this facility is brought down from the main <br /> club house or is brought in from the outside. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />