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