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ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />OF MAY 11, 1999 <br />• County Road 15 as a way to alleviate the traffic concerns in that area. <br />Sansevere indicated that he does not have the full history regarding this matter, but is looking at <br />what is fair and equitable to all parties involved. Sansevere commented that this access will not <br />greatly reduce traffic on County Road 15, but will make travel safer for a percentage of the Club's <br />members. Sansevere noted that the Club is not requesting full access and that some conditions <br />are being proposed. Sansevere commented that he would like the Country Club to consider some <br />type of card access system to restrict the use. <br />Mayor Jabbour stated in his view Woodhill Country Club is entitled to use of this road, but that <br />some restrictions need to be placed on the conditional use permit to allow the City to have some <br />control over what occurs on this property. Jabbour commented that Woodhill is attempting to <br />limit the number of people who can gain access through Woodhill Avenue by its proposal. <br />Jackson commented that he understands what the members of the City Council are saying, noting <br />that the Country Club's Board of Directors is in attendance at tonight's meeting to gain a better <br />understanding of all the positions involved. Jackson indicated that he does not have the authority <br />to make substantial changes to the proposal without first holding a board meeting, but would like <br />to be informed what the City Council is proposing as far as restrictions. Jackson remarked that <br />Woodhill Country Club has come to the conclusion that this is the proper method for handling this <br />issue. <br />1k X <br />Mayor Jabbour stated that the City is not requesting that Woodhill C'ounti y' Club settle this issue <br />tonight but is attempting to come up with some conditions that should be placed on the conditional <br />use permit that all parties can live with. Jabbour indicated that the City has issued numerous <br />conditional use permits where the right to review the permit has been reserved by the City. <br />Gaffron commented that the City does have the right to incorporate that condition into the conditional <br />use permit. <br />Mayor Jabbour commented that the City does need to protect the rights of its citizens as well as <br />the rights of the City. <br />Sansevere suggested that this application be reviewed in approximately six months, noting that their <br />busiest season will have ended. <br />McCarthy commented that he does not feel this issue should be reviewed every year, and suggested <br />that the City wait until County Road 15 is completed before a review is conducted. <br />Peterson commented that, under the Club's proposal, the residents of Woodhill Avenue would need <br />to adjust their lifestyles during the majority of the daytime hours, noting that she would be in favor of <br />limiting the number of hours that the access is open. <br />Flint stated that if the Country Club has the right to dismiss its lawsuit without prejudice and bring <br />it back before the Court if they feel that they are being treated inappropriately by the City. <br />Malkerson inquired whether the people in opposition to this application will have an opportunity to <br />speak to these different points if the Applicant is able to comment on them. <br />Mayor Jabbour stated that they are not going to reopen the public hearing section of this meeting, <br />but that the comments by the Applicant will be limited to questions that the City Council may have <br />regarding various items in their proposal. <br />• Mayor Jabbour commented that he would not be in favor of a card access system, noting that <br />Page 13 <br />