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Responses to the, Seven HCriteria <br />1.) The Property is not currently in condition of reasonable use for it's <br />Occupant: Parkinson's is a progressive degenerative disease, but with an <br />unkn,.C3W1_1_ time frarn in its proeression= In -my father's case, he his been <br />fortunate that it has been a slow progression thus far, and he <br />has been able to maintain living independently, albeit with growing care - <br />giving support from his family. Although his health encourages us to <br />facilitate his surroundings so that he can maintain an 'Independent lifestyle <br />for several more years, Parkinson's strikes at the fundamental level - balance <br />and coordination — so minimizing/eliminating the need for stairs within the <br />home to fulfill basic daily needs is paramount. As his daughter and primary <br />caregiver,, residing my father in a location that is in close proximity to me is <br />also crucial for our capacity to support him living independently. 1126 <br />Beaton Way is the ideal location Oust three doors aNvay and, in the sanne cul- <br />de-sac as my home, 1129 Benton Way) for me to provide the support for <br />him while also juggling the separate care giving I provide for my mother <br />(4,-,h�y 111n., div orced), being a parent to rny I l -yr old son, and working. Not <br />solving the floorplan problems to 1126 Benton Way will cause hardship to <br />my father and those who support him. <br />un'que to the <br />The pl-*gh+ of 4- e'andowne%Wr *s due to cirew --%s nc%.a I <br />Aw. I L Lh ia I <br />preg pertv, not created b the landowner: The builder of the 30+ year old <br />4V ' <br />home community located on the Benton Way neglected to <br />r-118 7 <br />obtctiin a ID%lq-.4__r...ke1[ 1 ar' ce, for <br />I ' iar..,,__. - , -1 it's homeo w,,, ners, and therefore, Dur home does <br />not technically conform to today's current codes, such as set backs or <br />permeable/non-permeable use. <br />3.) We feel this deviation from the Ordinance is still in keeping with the <br />spirit and intent of the Ordinance-, The addition we are proposing does not <br />make the overall existing footprint any closer to lot lines or neighbors, as <br />we would build in the "center" of the lot, between the house and garage. <br />4.) The variance will NOT create a land use not permitted in the zone. <br />