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• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 8, 1993 ZONING FILE #1795 - CONT. Mabusth explained the applicant proposes a day care center with limited catering. The applicant has expanded the proposal to 70 student /teacher limit. The number of persons allowed will be limited by State allowances, the water use and the limitations of the septic system. The City Engineer has recommended traffic flow to the outer edge of the property, but the applicant was concerned with that pattern and has proposed parking spaces, with no drop off area. The County has encouraged access to the property further to the east along County Road 6, and the County does not want to encourage parking spaces established along the right -of- way /property line. She noted water usage will be monitored through a meter. She noted the applicant has provided for 13 parking spaces, but only 8 are required. Kelley stated he felt the site unsafe for a day care. He felt this represents an intensification of the original use. Jabbour said It is a permitted use in this zone. . Kelley indicated this is a dangerous situation and he could not approve it because of health, safety and the welfare reasons. He felt the area is not suitable for a day care. • Cliff Otten stated he thinks the proposal will work. He noted the stop light slowing traffic down. He stated the parking as proposed provides for a parent to drop off their child, and they propose a large fenced outside play area. Walters noted because of the pre - school situation that they propose, people coming and going will be staggered throughout the day. Otten stated he understands why the County cannot approve the additional parking along the lot line, but the area will still be ava i I ab I e. He noted i t w 1 1 1 on I y take 2 -3 m i nutes per parent to drop off their child. Kelley took exception to that statement. He suggested additional parking will be needed as parents do not just drop off their children, and tend to take a little time to discuss the day or necessary needs with the provider. Walters stated 70 people at the center would be the maximum allowed, but she does not anticipate that many people there at one time.