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Mr. McNabb stated when there are events, unless you’re registered, you’re not supposed to be on the property. Mr. Liu stated the bylaw does allow for private functions but it has to be approved by the Board. Mr. Barnert asked in the winter, when there is no golf, is the restaurant going to be open for lunch and dinner (Mr. McNabb stated there would have to be enough volume. In the winter time there is very little use there. They have had the opportunity to look at how much volume is going through. The course has always been at 60-70% at capacity). Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, stated parking is a major concern. He stated Mr. McNabb indicated there were 75 people at the club at one point. He questioned where all the cars were parked (Mr. McNabb stated that was not what he said. He stated by viewing the log-in sheets, the historic usage has been between 60-70% of available time slots to play). Mr. Clifford questioned how many people come to the rotary event on Mondays (Mr. McNabb stated he’s not sure but he doesn’t believe he referenced 75 people). Mr. Clifford questioned the pro shop (Mr. McNabb described the pro shop). Mr. Clifford stated he is not against the overall concept of expanding the golf club but he has qualms with how it’s being done. The design is like its turning its back on its neighborhood. The oak tree is probably 250 years old, what is going to replace it is a utility function of having an electrical transformer. The folks that live in the houses across the street get a view of a building that looks like a commercial warehouse. Not sure that is an appropriate balance of the hardship to the community versus the advantage of your proposals. Mr. Clifford questioned if it was a men’s only club (Mr. Gilgun stated no). Mr. Clifford questioned why the women’s locker room was so small (Mr. Gilgun stated it is based on the historic use of the locker room facilities as well as the number of men versus female members. There were several female members that were part of the planning committee that contributed their concerns about locker room facilities. This is more than adequate to accommodate the needs of the female members). Mr. Clifford that is the same argument that the universities made when section 9 was adopted. Then an amazing thing happened. They were forced to have the facilities for them and the women were very much interested in participating in sports such as golf. Mr. Clifford stated he would vote this proposal down with this space between the men’s and women’s locker room. Mr. Gilgun questioned what impact that has on the neighborhood. Mr. Clifford stated the impact is on the community of Lexington because it is a facility that is being allowed to develop in a way that discriminates against at least half of the citizens. Mr. Gilgun stated that is an unfair characterization. The Board and the golf course team discussed the locker rooms further. They also discussed the wait list and the number of current members.