Iatridis said the University has hired acoustical engineer Robert S. Berens of Acentech Inc. to investigate the rooftop complaints.

Berens recommended redirecting the ventilation exhaust in a vertical direction, replacing the kitchen and dishwasher exhaust fans with quieter models and building one-foot-high barriers to surround and muffle fan noise.

These changes should be completed within the next few weeks, he said last night.

Lutjens said that turning the fans off completely at night after a certain time, as the Hubers had requested, is impossible, because the club's pastry staff needs to work all hours of the night to complete the club's many orders.

Events involving music have also been moved from the club's North and East dining rooms to rooms not directly facing the Huber's residence, Lutjens said.

Iatridis said that all employees and vendors had been informed of proper hours for garbage disposal operation and Faculty Club deliveries and were aware of the consequences for violation.

However, Iatridis insisted that none of the club's staff has been able to detect the unpleasant aroma cited by the Hubers.

The University promises to reroute exhaust, replace fans and erect sound mufflers.

Mrs. Huber had styled her battle as one between "David and Goliath."

Benjamin C. Barnes, chair of the License Commission, told her that David had won.

The commission will hold a follow-up hearing on April 24.

Barnes instructed both sides to meet informally before that time to iron out remaining issues