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4, <br /> is in a mostly residential neighborhood in a very rural urrounding with virtually no other for- 3 <br /> profit businesses nearby - The Emily Program would h ve a big impact here. <br /> 3) Property is Too Small <br /> According to city ordinances, the setback requirements for a hospital-type facility are 100 feet on <br /> each side to the nearest street or property line. These s tback requirements are to insulate <br /> neighbors from the activities of such a business. The ill School property has the following <br /> setbacks: south side - 44 ft., north side - 92 ft., east sid - 41 ft., west side - 21 ft. There is <br /> clearly minimal buffer for the surrounding residents. <br /> 4) Property Values Will Decline ' <br /> l In one interview Dr. Miller states that concerns about t e impact to surroundingproperty values <br /> pp P Y <br /> are "unfounded." But if you add a business, increase t affic, overall activity, street parking, <br /> lighting and emergency vehicles in a quiet, rural neigh orhood, isn't it logical to think that <br /> property values will decline—regardless of who owns he property? <br /> 5) The City of Orono must uphold its ordinances a d philosophy. <br /> 1 <br /> Orono Municipal Code Sec. 78-5 states: <br /> "use of land for residential purposes is considered p imary with other uses considered <br /> supporting this use , it is not the intention to ex and or allow all such commercial or <br /> industrial activity to a degree where it conflicts wit the primary residential use and the <br /> other guiding principles." <br /> The stated philosophy of the city of Orono is PRES RVATION. " To preserve our <br /> distinct urban and rural land use patterns and lifes les; to preserve our local character <br /> and identity." <br /> 1 <br /> i <br /> I <br /> Granting a CUP would conflict with the primary resid tial use of the land and would not follow <br /> Orono's stated philosophy of preservation. <br /> These are not irrational concerns being voiced by the Orono neighbors- we are hying to <br /> preserve the quiet, rural setting that we all love. We'vould have the same concerns whether the <br /> proposed business is a gas station, restaurant or retail store. We have no prejudice against people <br /> with eating disorders and support the mission of the Emily Program. We welcome the Emily <br /> 3 <br />