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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, February 8, 2010 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> Page 15 of 20 <br /> <br />(6. #10-3442 THE EMILY PROGRAM, 2180 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, Continued) <br /> <br />Bremer stated that would be a detailed process and would require the applicant to go through a public <br />hearing since the use of the property would change. <br /> <br />Mattick reiterated that a state license is only required for a facility that houses more than six patients. <br /> <br />LaQuey stated as it regards the six-bed facility, there would be different limitations on that type of <br />facility, and that a sex offender facility is a potential future use for this property. <br /> <br />Maddie asked if it is possible for this application to go from a conditional use permit to an interim use permit. <br /> <br />Mattick indicated it would require a change to the City’s code and that the request would need to come <br />from the applicant. A conditional use permit can be terminated for lack of use if the property is left <br />vacant for a period of time. The Emily Program could also submit a request to the City once they leave <br />the property that the conditional use permit be terminated. <br /> <br />McMillan asked whether their other facilities have an outdoor sitting area. <br /> <br />Miller stated there is limited green space on the property but that they have proposed an outdoor walkway <br />going from the building to the garage. They would also like to have a little garden and fire pit. <br /> <br />McMillan stated they would like to know exactly everything the applicant is proposing for the site given <br />the limitations of space. <br /> <br />Betti stated they would like a garage for the van, a garbage enclosure, and will be improving the <br />landscaping, such as additional plants and possibly some rain gardens. They are willing to share those <br />plans with the neighbors. <br /> <br />Franchot stated his biggest concern is what the future use of the property would be once The Emily <br />Program vacates the building. Franchot commented he has heard a number of very positive comments <br />about The Emily Program. <br /> <br />White stated he would like some more information from the other cities that have The Emily Program <br />located in their area. <br /> <br />Murphy recommended that Dr. Miller and the neighbors get together to discuss their concerns. <br /> <br />Bremer indicated she would like this application to be brought back before the Council at the same time <br />as the application for the garage. <br /> <br />Bremer moved, Murphy seconded, to table Application #10-3442, The Emily Program, 2180 North <br />Shore Drive. <br /> <br />McMillan requested the applicant be given the required sign to be posted on the property or building. <br /> <br />VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 02/22/2010 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 02/08/2010 [Page 15 of 20]