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• ("Al o,-,ct( (Ise- APPLICATION FOR NaREVINEE MEMORANDUM 9/6/94 7:38 AM Background This application is for a Dependent Living conditional use permit for the property at 7744 Hwy 14, Middleton,Wisconsin 53562. My parents bought the property in 1992 as a retirement homestead to keep in the family as a permanent gathering place. Since that time,my father has died and my mother is without transportation because she doesn't drive and public transportation does not extend to this property. My husband and I are in the process of selling our house in Madison,and will move to this property as soon as possible. the house is currently only a two bedroom house. While ours is a close knit family,we feel it is necessary for each of us to have our own space in order for each generation to maintain its familiar life style,in addition we want to have space that is handicap accessible. Immediate Plan Our plan is to convert the existing attached garage into a handicap accessible apartment for my mother,Mary Pauze'. This space would include a living room,bedroom,bath and kitchenette. The garage as it now stands is fully insulated and heated. While the insulation and current heating system will have to be updated,we feel that conversion of the garage is the most reasonable way to achieve our goal of living together while maintaining the integrity of separateness. As shown on the attached to scale drawing of the property,this project would involve a 12 X 21'9 addition to the existing garage,this addition would be done this fall,as soon as the necessary permits are issued. Because it is so late in the year,the screened-in porch,deck and addition planned for the back of the house will not be done until next spring. At present,we plan no major changes in current landscaping although since the house lies at the bottom of a hill,there will need to be some work done in the rear to insure proper drainage when the back of the house is expanded. We have added several flower beds,trees and shrubs but do not consider these improvements major landscaping projects but ongoing beautification of the property.The garage is connected to the house through a breezeway which is enclosed,fully insulated and would provide a common entrance to both living areas. There will also be a separate,private entrance to the new apartment in addition to a door which will lead to the screened-in porch in the back. Parkin As can be seen from the drawing and the survey map,the property fronts US Highway 14. There is ample parking(at least six cars can be comfortably parked)at the end of the driveway. We are also planning to add a detached garage adjacent to the existing pole building. Since my mother does not drive, she will not need a parking space. Long Range Plan/Use The inteni'when the house was purchased was to provide a family homestead that is handicap accessible. The oldest family member requiring this kind of facility will live in the apartment and the family member who is the care giver will live in the main house. There is no plan to dismantle the apartment when my mother dies. At that time,I will be the most likely candidate to move into that space and one of my five children will assume the role I now have. There is no intention to use the property as a rental property,in fact our design and intent is clearly for family only. We feel the property in size and location is suitable for the intended use. Our next door neighbor's property is zoned commercial. The rest of the nearby land is used for agriculture. Allowing us this variance should in no way change the character of the area. We have contacted the chairman of the Town of Middleton Board. he has stated that he see no problems with our request,but has indicated that approval would be contingent on the understanding that the garage/apartment could never be used as a rental unit. We would be content with that restriction as rental is not in oucnor does it fit into our extended family lifestyle. PlaA/ We want to begin work on our plan as soon as possible. Target date is October 11, 1994 and ask that you complete the necessary action on this request by that time. Check#1110 for the$100 filing fee is attached. Sincere Shirley&Step s en No -s and Mary Pau e' 6710 Putnam Road Madison,Wisconsin 53711 Phone: 273-1748;831-8528(Middleton phone) cc: Middleton Planning Commission - Attention: Patty (copy of complete packet)