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A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, questioned how members would get from the main parking lot to the overflow parking lot (Mr. Gilgun stated they could walk across areas of the course but if they are driving they would need to go down Hill Street). Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, asked what the comparative size of the Men’s and Woman’s locker rooms is (Ralph Capploa, Main Street Architect at 25 Mathewson Dr Weymouth Ma, stated the Men’s is just over 200 and the maximum capacity for the Woman’s is about 114. Its about 50 percent expansion capability. If they felt the membership shifted dramatically there is the ability to accommodate that in the basement). Mr. Clifford questioned if the overflow parking spots are currently usable (Tim Williams, Allenn and Major Associates at 100 Commerce Way Woburn Ma, stated there is ample room for parking. Cars will need to park off of the paved surfaces. People will start to queue up next to each other, no stripping needs to be done). Mr. Clifford clarified that people will be parking half on paved area and half on grass and if there is there is any intent to make that more friendly (Tim Williams stated that’s correct. There is no plan at the moment but they can work on that with the club). Mr. Clifford stated its probably better to be pervious but it could be problematic on a rainy day. Having it easily usable the goal. A Board Member, Martha C. Wood, asked if there are plans to provide signage for the overflow parking in the overflow area (Mr. Gilgun stated the likely hood this area will be needed is small. A parking attendant could be stationed there). Associate Member, David Williams, stated his concern for parking. (Mr. Gilgun clarified the parking plan). Mr. Williams stated if they build it they will come and they didn’t do that. The Zoning Administrator, Julie Moore, stated the Bylaw states “as needed” in regards to parking for a golf club. She did some calculations as if it did not have this definition and the required parking spaces would be 96 and they are proposing 93 parking spaces. Deborah Fisher, 98 Outlook Drive Lexington Ma, stated after last Board of Appeals Hearing the Club Board members met with the woman’s division and showed the original design and shared the new proposed design. We appreciate that everyone is keeping an eye on the future. The interest in lockers is not in great demand. Most people live close to the golf course. Having a lounge is important. The number of lockers in this design well exceeds the demand. There was a concern for toilet facilities and that was increased. What they have done is responsive to their meeting and would meet future demand for a very long time. They will continue to pay attention to it. Mr. Gilgun stated even though there may be 40 women active golfers in the club only a fraction of them actually opt to have a locker. The locker rooms were discussed further. Mr. Gilgun stated the issue of the number of lockers is not a deterrent to any women expressing an interest I this club. There may be other factors as to why women don’t choose to apply for a