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Printup stated he has heard more valid public safety reason lI not to support it and that he would like to keep Orono rural in character. Printup requested the City Councjil delay any approval vote tonight or in the very near future because a lot more thought and consideration needs to go into this application. Printup requested the City Council not take the approach of"I know what's best for you,"because we live here,we know best, and those are the two reasons why you should oppose this program from operating in Orono. Steve Byrnes, 1025 Heritage Lane,noted that he does have connection to the Emily Program. Byrnes stated he has never met Dr. Miller,but he would like to say thank ou to him for saving his sister's life,who suffered from an eating disorder. Byrnes commented that it is time some of the residents spe: in favor and support of The Emily Program. Byrnes indicated he has been a resident of Orono his entire''.dult life a that he s surprised at the reaction of some of his neighbors. The residents here live in a wond 1 city,with a number of resources.. This is an opportunity to help others. Byrnes stated simply because y®4','Psuffer from an eating differ does not mean that you are mentally ill. The people who seek help for an-iting disorder is because they want help and not because they are court ordered. Byrnes noted he does have some concerns as well. He has o small boys who like to play in the park,walk to the post office, and run on the trail. Byrnes stated the provi•ions he has and from Dr. Miller and the fact that they are willing to surrender the CUP is goodnougipr h'ag and that this is a wonderful opportunity to help our neighbors and other people out. Mike Maddie,2150 Prospect Avenue, statedstatedVowing the rst city Council meeting,he wanted to learn some more facts about The EmilyProgram. He didmake a visit io one the facilities because he had some �I ne ofhe major concerns is what due diligence concerns due to his lack of knowledgell�out the prc� raj g has been done by the City and Staff as it relates to this ag tion and the fact that all of the information on the program has come from the applicant. (4. #10-3442 THE EMILY ()GRAM,2180 NORT', SHORE DRIVE, Continued) Maddie indicated he did go to the Na nal tang Disorders website in an attempt to learn more about this disorder � �; t �` Auld like to diddle grou d on this application and try to figure out what furthe, '�o�atiori""�s n " In order to del ' ne,:what is pest for The Emily Program,the community, and the rodents of this neighbothot. die noted the majority of the residents oppose the proposed location. Some of the rationale for opposinginclude, one, operating a %7 facility will change the character and identity of the Crystal Bay neighbo ,two, constant em cy calls at the facility will have an impact on the children's perspective of safety in the neighborhood;and' ee, in terms of safety and risk concerns,the facility will be a non-locked down facility. Made asked Wit&feasible to presume that'Isomeone with suicidal thoughts who flees the facility will pose,a clear a resent risk. Murphy noted an adderFurn to that statement would be, a cl ar and present risk to whom. Maddie indicated he presumes the person would be a risk to imself. As it relates to traffic and parking, based on the research that he has done,all logical indication point to the fact that it is likely traffic will increase on the weekends,which is when most people will b home. Maddie noted he did speak to some real estate agents who seem to think that property valuations cou d potentially be negatively impacted but they are unable to quantify that. Maddie stated as it relates to due diligence on complaints ag inst the facility,the residents were told by Dr. Miller that he was aware of no complaints against the buildi g. The neighbors feel that additional objective