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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, July 22, 2002 <br />• 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />PUBLIC CONIMENTS - Continued <br />Barrett stated that while it could be allowed, the Council needs to make it clear that the permit <br />could still be denied if something showed up unexpectedly. <br />Sansevere indicated that, while emotionally he wanted to do what he could for the kids and the <br />school, he needed to learn what the legal suggestion would be. <br />Barrett stated, once again, that the City Council had employed the right to waive the paperwork <br />temporarily to allow the applicants to move in, but required the permit to be completed in a <br />timely fashion. <br />Murphy asked if staff could foresee any code problems. <br />Gaffron indicated that the proposed Montessori School meets all the zoning requirements, the <br />building allows 60 students, while the school has 56, they are not offering a school lunch <br />program, there will be no changes to the facility, and the school found all conditions acceptable. <br />Mr. Kuruvilla stated that all of the inspections are underway in order to meet the move in date of <br />August 1, 2002, and so far the Fire Marshall and building inspections have been okay. <br />Mayor Peterson stated that she had no problem allowing them to move into the building in 10 <br />days while they go through the CUP process. <br />Murphy pointed out that the City finds itself in a unique situation and has been given the rare <br />opportunity to do something for the kids. <br />Murphy moved, to grant a temporary Conditional Use for the purpose of opening the <br />Orono Montessori School pending approval of the formal process, with the understanding <br />that if the City Council determines not to grant the permit this temporary use may be <br />revoked. <br />Mr. Kuruvilla asked under what condition the school might be asked to move. He reiterated that <br />this past year had been very difficult, losing their home to arson and then being asked to move <br />from a temporary location. He stated that they had been through quite a bit and would like to feel <br />comfortable that they have found a semi - permanent location. <br />Murphy indicated that it is the City Attorney's job to look out for the City's interests, however, <br />he believed the Council was committed to doing everything they could to lessen the burden for <br />the school. <br />0 Mayor Peterson seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes 3, Nays 0. <br />PAGE 7 of 35 <br />