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LaQuey indicated he did not say that and limited his comm is to the surrounding properties. Murphy stated that was implied by Mr.LaQuey. White stated Mr. LaQuey has made his points and that he w uld like to hear from the other residents in the audience. White concurred with Council Member Murp y that the building is not a fire hazard and that it is sprinkled. White asked whether Mr. LaQuey has b en inside the building in recent years. Mr. LaQuey indicated he has been in the neighborhood in recent years and inside the building when he was younger. LaQuey noted the windows are rotting and that expanding foam sealant has been used to seal the windows. White noted that type of sealant is used in a number of build ings, including the City's Public Works Building, and that Mr. LaQuey is incorrect in his assertions that the building has not been maintained and is a fire hazard. [ Mike Maddie,2150 Prospect Avenue, stated in his view thelEmily Program's charter is exceptional but that the neighbors do have some anxiety over this facility. Maddie stated his concern relates to the proximity of the building to the neighboring residences and[that he is unsure what the purpose is of the 100-foot setback for hospitals but noted the conditional use permit overrides that. Maddie indicated his primary concern deals with the fact that another medical facility can move into this structure if the Emily Program leaves, and that he is also w rried about the stigma there may be with having a psychiatric facility in their neighborhood. Maddie commented he hopes the program is exceptional but that the residents do have a concern regardi g the use of the property. Maddie asked whether there will be parking on the street to ccommodate visitors. Sheri Danielson, stated she is the parent of two girls and thai she is the new president of the French Creek Homeowners Association and she has been given permission to speak on their behalf. Danielson indicated she only became aware of the Emily Program at the end of January when she was forwarded an e-mail that had been forwarded a number of times from Melissa Maddie. She has read the documents on the City's website regarding this application and noticed that only fifteen actual residents were listed as being notified by the City in December. (6. #10-3442 THE EMILY PROGRAM, 2180 NORT SHORE DRIVE, Continued) Danielson noted the French Creek neighborhood lies 300 fe:t to the west of the property,which is fairly close. Seventeen homeowners live in her neighborhood and only one resident was notified of this request by the applicant. There are 255 potential people in the surrounding area to this facility,which includes the 48 homes closest to the Hill School property. This area ;lso includes the Crystal Bay Post Office, a public playground, a basketball court and a grassy play area The neighborhood area to the east contains 15 additional homes,which also includes a portion of the D.kota Trail and rest stop. The area to the southeast also includes a portion of the Dakota Trail and ha- an additional eight homes. There are approximately 88 homes within close proximity of the Hill ',chool property and yet only 15 residents were notified,which leaves a significant number of resident. that were not notified. Danielson stated in her view this is not a representative hearing given the lack o notice given to a large majority of the residents in the surrounding area.