Agenda Package - City of Vernon

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December 23,2010
Melinda Smyrl
Planning Assistant
City of Vernon
3400-3Oth Street
Vernon BC V1T sEo
RE: Four Unit Assisted Livinq Apartment Buildinq
Dear Ms. Smyrl:
pursuant to our meeting regarding our proposed 4 unit assisted living apartment on
Centennial drive I offer the following description of the project which will provide
explanation for the variance permit.
My wife and I have undertaken this project as a means to provide assisted living for our
son Steven and his fiancé Ashley who both have Down's Syndrome. The building has
been specifically designed to provide them with a place to live but also to accommodate
two Caregivers to meet their needs through fulltime care.
This four suite apartment building has 3 three suites on the main floor. The primary
Caregiver for Steven and Ashley shall reside in Suite 1, and Suites 2 and 3 are one
bedroom and one bedroom plus den which shall be attainable housing or possibly
available to others seeking part time care. The second floor is Suite 4 where Steven and
Ashley and a secondary Caregiver shall reside. Steven and Ashley will share Bedroom 1
and aíso have individual "Quiet Rooms" to pursue hobbies and other interests. There is a
common kitchen and laundry room which are used by Steven and Ashley but also by the
Caregivers as part of an assisted living program. The secondary caregiver also has their
own þrivate sleeping quarters in Suite 4 to ensure that fulltime care is provided.
The exterior of the building and landscaping will offer great curb appeal and designed to
blend but compliment the existing older neighbourhood. The building will be craftsman
style with a covered porch entry and rear covered deck and finished with an earth-tone
blônd of Hardi Plank siding. The main walls of the house will be Khaki Brown and the
fascia and trims will be Navajo Beige.
I hope that this clarifies the purpose and design of the building. I look fon¡vard to meeting
with you and discussing this important project in the very near future. lf you have any
questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
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