Communication_Patricia Haas, Accessory Dweling UnitsJuly 3, 2009
City Council
Planning Service Dept.
Dear Council Members:
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I am writing to encourage you to adopt the Proposed Ordinance Section 5-2.2
Regarding Conditional Uses for R 1 Dwellings - in particular Accessory Dwelling Unit.
My name is Patricia Haas. My mother has been in a nursing home for almost 3
years now. She entered the home the day after her husband died. She didn't want to be
alone. She wanted to feel safe and cared for. It would've been nice if she could have
moved in with us having her own separate area of the house.
For mom to have a private room at Stonehill is about $60,000 per year. I have put
ten thousand five hundred miles on my car visiting her and you know how expensive gas
is. It is my pleasure to visit with my mother and am not complaining. I can afford this
but many can't. With longevity in the family, this could become very costly. Dad
provided well for mom but what about those who can't afford it. Most nursing homes
don't have private rooms for those without means.
My dad wanted to die at home and he was dead set against nursing homes. So
many are. I don't want to end up in one either unless I need nursing care. My husband
died in May of this year. He was 69. I don't like being alone either. If my family
wanted to take me in, I would be most thankful. I would want to have my privacy
however, and my children should have their privacy too. If it would mean adding on to
their home, I would certainly abide by the zoning and building codes.
Please consider adopting the Accessory Development Unit proposal for the safety,
comfort, and financial benefits for our aging population.
Thank you immensely.
Pat icia Haas
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