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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket, Supplemental for BZA 07-22-24 July 12, 2024 Dear Board of Zoning Appeals members, Good afternoon. In response to a few questions from our neighbors, we will host a discussion at 4423 E 116th Street on July 18 at 6:30 pm. We’ll talk about the home remodel, how we provide care for our residents with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, how our care model relates to the remodel, and property values in Carmel for neighbors living next to similar homes like ours. The letter I sent to our neighbors is included in this update. We will also hand out an information packet, which is likewise included here. The handout will include detailed renderings of the remodeled home and landscaping, activity plans used in other Legato Living homes, and an appraisal study we commissioned regarding Carmel neighbors living next to similar boutique memory care homes. Regarding the property values, the data show that similar boutique memory care homes in Carmel do not negatively affect neighboring property values. I look forward to our meeting on July 22. Very truly yours, Andrew R. 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What memories do you have of visiting a lake? Was it with friends or family? 2. Did you like to swim in a lake? Or did you prefer to go boating on the lake? 3. What kind of wildlife do you recall seeing? Beaver, snakes, or turtles? 4. What was the water like? Was it warm or cold? Clear or murky? 5. Did you like to sunbathe or prefer to play games, hike, or fish when at a lake? 6. Have you ever watched the sunrise or sunset by a lake? 7. Have you tried to skip a stone across a lake? 8. Did you know? Lake Tahoe is so large that it straddles two states: California and Nevada. Have you ever been to Lake Tahoe? If not, did you ever want to? Swimming in a Pool 1. Was taking a dip in a pool something you enjoyed? Was it above ground or inground? 2. Did you like to swim in a pool or lake? Why? 3. Were you a good swimmer? Do you recall who taught you to swim? 4. Did you wear a bathing cap in the pool? If so, what did it look like? 5. Was the pool water warm or chilly? Did you prefer to ease in slowly or jump right in? 6. Do you recall sitting on the side of the pool and dipping your feet in the water? 7. Did you ever get splashed from swimmers while you were sunbathing? 8. Fun Fact: The ancient Greeks were the first to create swimming pools for exercise and fun. Did you have a pool in your backyard? Sunbathing 1. Was sunbathing something you enjoyed when younger? If so, why or why not? 2. Have you ever used suntanning oil or lotion? What do you remember about the smell? 3. What did you wear while sunbathing? 4. Do you recall any tips to prevent tan lines? 5. Where did you like to lay in the sun? 6. Did you like to lie on a blanket or sit in a lounge chair? Did the chair or blanket ever leave marks on your skin? 7. What did you like to do while sunbathing: people watch, read, or sleep? 8. Fun Fact: The first suntan lotion was made in the 1930s––Ambre Solair by L’Oréal. Did you use suntan lotion for tanning or for protection from the sun? At the Shore 1. What memories of the shore do you have? What did you see, hear, or smell? 2. Did you like swimming in the ocean? Ever get knocked down by a wave? 3. Did you ever sit under an umbrella? What was that like on a windy day? 4. Did you bring beach chairs, or do you prefer to lie on a beach blanket or towel? 5. Did you enjoy sitting near the water or farther back? 6. Did you ever get sand in your bathing suit? 7. Did you collect seashells? Did you ever put one up to your ear? What do you remember hearing? 8. Fun Fact: Denmark holds the record for the tallest sandcastle (69 feet). Did you like to build sandcastles? ©ActivityConnection.com – Pondering Prompts (Summer Activities) – Page 2 of 2 Sleepover Camp 1. Did you or your children enjoy camp? What was especially memorable? 2. What was a camp activity you liked? Arts & crafts, campfire songs, or sports? 3. Did you get a rash from poison ivy or have any other injuries while at camp? 4. Was there a camp store? Do you remember budgeting your money so it would last? 5. Were you homesick? Did you write letters to friends and family or receive any while away? 6. What was the cabin like? How many kids slept in a cabin? Did you have bunk beds? 7. What special skills, if any, did you learn? 8. Did you know? Summer camp is a billion dollar industry and creates millions of seasonal jobs. Did you ever work at a camp? Drive-in Movies 1. What was going to a drive-in movie like? 2. Did you or your children get comfy in the backseat of the car? 3. What do you remember about the speaker that was hung on the car window? How was the sound? 4. What movie did you watch at the drive-in? Did they ever offer a double feature? 5. Was a swing set available in case children got restless? 6. What did they sell at the concession stand? Popcorn, candy, soda, ice cream, etc.? 7. Have you ever gone to a drive-in for a date? 8. Fun Fact: The first drive-in movie was opened in Camden, New Jersey, in 1933. Why do you think they were so popular? Amusement Parks 1. Did you visit amusement parks when you were young? What was it like? 2. Do you like roller coasters or the merry-go- round? 3. What success have you had playing games for prizes? What kinds of prizes? 4. What kind of foods did you enjoy at the park? Cotton candy, candy apples, ice cream, etc.? 5. Do you remember if the park had a fun house? What do you remember about them? 6. Was there a “tunnel of love” ride? Ever go on it with your beloved? 7. Do you recall seeing clowns? Did any walk on stilts or perform tricks? 8. Fun Fact: Walt Disney World in Florida is larger than Manhattan, New York. Have you visited this amusement park? Picnic 1. What do you like about going on a picnic? What sights and sounds do you remember? 2. What kinds of foods do you enjoy on a picnic? 3. What kind of cloth did you put on the ground or table? Was it gingham? 4. Did ants or other insects interrupt your picnic? 5. Do you like to picnic in the sun, or do you prefer to be under a tree? 6. Besides eating, what else do you like to do while on a picnic? Do you like to read, nap, play Frisbee or another game? 7. Have you ever brought your dog on a picnic? 8. Fun Fact: The world’s largest picnic basket is in Newark, Ohio. Have you visited it? Did you own a wicker picnic basket? ©ActivityConnection.com – Finish the Song Lyric – Page 1 of 5 EZ Does It – Music Finish the Song Lyric Can you complete the lyrics to these well-known songs? Read the following and pause for a response. Then follow up with a brief discussion about each song. Some songs have two lyrics to finish. 1. “When I was just a little girl, I asked my mother, what will I be ___________?” (be) “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)” sung by Doris Day was featured in the 1956 film The Man Who Knew Too Much. It went on to become synonymous with Day’s optimism and resilience. With its empowering message, “Que Sera, Sera” has inspired generations to embrace life’s adventures with courage and grace. 2. “Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me ___________.” (go) Do you know the next line? “You have made my life complete, and I love you ___________.” (so) “Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley is a ballad that was initially written for the 1956 film of the same name. The melody of the song was adapted from the 1861 Civil War ballad “Aura Lee,” while the lyrics were written by Ken Darby and Presley himself. 3. “I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine, anytime, night or day, only trouble is, gee whiz, I’m dreamin’ my life ___________.” (away) “All I Have to Do Is Dream” by the Everly Brothers is another dreamy ballad. Released in 1958, the song was penned by the renowned songwriter Boudleaux Bryant. The song’s harmonious blend of tender lyrics and the Everly Brothers’ signature vocal harmonies propelled it to the top of the charts. 4. “All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray, I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s ___________.” (day) “California Dreamin’” by the Mamas & the Papas was released in 1965. This folk-rock classic captures the essence of longing for the warmth of California during a cold New York winter. The song’s harmonious blend of vocals and the iconic flute solo have made it an enduring symbol from the 1960s counterculture movement. 5. “I get no kick from champagne, mere alcohol doesn’t thrill me at all, so tell me why should it be true, that I get a kick out of ___________?” (you) Debuting in the 1934 musical Anything Goes, Cole Porter ’s classic “I Get a Kick Out of You” sets the stage for romance with its witty lyrics and captivating melody. The song has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, and remains a beloved standard in the American songbook. ©ActivityConnection.com – Finish the Song Lyric – Page 2 of 5 6. “Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine, my darling dear, love you all the ___________.” (time) “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” by the Penguins is a soulful doo-wop staple from the 1950s. The group recorded the song in a garage, and it went on to sell over four million copies. This proved that independent record labels, like Dootone Records, which represented the Penguins, could succeed. 7. “Ohhhh, my love, my darling, I’ve hungered for your ___________.” (touch) The 1955 song “Unchained Melody,” with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret, was originally written as a theme for the prison film Unchained. The song made it into the Top 100 ten different times since. However, many are familiar with the Righteous Brothers’ version because it was featured in the film Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg. 8. “When whippoorwills call, and evenin’ is nigh, I hurry to my blue ___________.” (heaven) “Blue Heaven” was written in the 1920s, and Eddie Cantor featured it in the 1927 musical Ziegfeld Follies. It has since been covered by a wide range of artists, including Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Betty Grable, Al Jolson, and Dolly Parton. It could even be heard several times on the TV show M*A*S*H. 9. “Sometimes I wonder why I spend the lonely night dreaming of a ___________.” (song) Do you know the next line? “The melody haunts my reverie, and I am once again with you, when our love was ___________.” (new) The song “Stardust” was written by composer/ bandleader Hoagy Carmichael in 1927, after he had given up his initial career path in law. However, one of the most popular versions of the song came out 30 years later when Nat King Cole recorded his rendition of the tune. Many others have also covered it over the past century, and both Bette Midler and Willie Nelson are on record saying it is their favorite song. 10. “When you kiss me, heaven sighs, and though I close my eyes, I see La Vie en ___________.” (rose) The lyrics for “La Vie en Rose” were written by Edith Piaf herself, while Louis Guglielmi (goo-lee-EL-mee) and Marguerite Monnot (mo-NO) wrote the music. The song made Piaf an international star, and the title translates to “life is pink.” It is a play on the phrase “rose-colored glasses,” which means to look at life with optimism. Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong also recorded a well-loved duet of the song. 11. “Well, since my baby left me, I found a new place to dwell, it’s down at the end of Lonely Street, at Heartbreak ___________.” (Hotel) “Heartbreak Hotel” was Elvis Presley’s first No. 1 hit and million-selling single. Tommy Durden, one of the song’s co-writers, first got the inspiration to write the song after reading in the newspaper the words of a depressed man who said, “I walk a lonely street.” 12. “It’s not the pale moon that excites me, that thrills and delights me, oh no, it’s just the nearness of ___________.” (you) Originally penned in 1937, this song is another written by Hoagy Carmichael. “The Nearness of You” was supposed to be included in the soundtrack for a film that ended up being canceled. It wasn’t until a few years later, in 1940, that Glenn Miller’s orchestra recorded it and made it a hit. Today, it holds a place in the Great American Songbook and has been sung by many an artist. ©ActivityConnection.com – Finish the Song Lyric – Page 3 of 5 13. “Look at me, I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree, and I feel like I’m clinging to a cloud, I can’t understand, I get misty, just holding your ___________.” (hand) “Misty” was initially composed by Erroll Garner in 1954 to simply be instrumental, until Johnny Burke added the lyrics about a year later. Sarah Vaughan and Johnny Mathis are among the many musicians who have recorded the song. Mathis’ version went all the way to No. 12 in 1959. 14. “I’ve got a crush on you, sweetie pie, All the day and night-time, hear me ___________.” (sigh) Ella Fitzgerald’s enchanting rendition of “I’ve Got a Crush on You” was written by George Gershwin with lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It was originally written as a fast-paced, Broadway dance number, but the well-known version of today is a more leisurely, sentimental ballad. Here is another memorable line from the tune: “Could you coo? Could you care? For a cunning cottage we could ___________?” (share) 15. “Never know how much I love you, never know how much I care, when you put your arms around me, I get a fever that’s so hard to ___________.” (bear) Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell wrote the song “Fever” in 1955. It was initially recorded by 18-year-old singer Little Willie John, which topped the R&B charts. However, it is Peggy Lee’s sultry rendition of the tune most people recall. 16. “Now you say you’re lonely, you cry the whole night through, well you can cry me a river, cry me a river, I cried a river over___________.” (you) First published in 1953, “Cry Me a River” is a popular torch song written by Arthur Hamilton. Ella Fitzgerald was supposed to debut the song for the soundtrack to the 1955 film Pete Kelly’s Blues, but the song was dropped from the movie. In the end, Julie London debuted it on her album Julie Is Her Name. It went on to become her signature song. 17. “Sugar pie, honey bunch, you know that I love you, I can’t help myself, I love you and nobody ___________.” (else) “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” by the Four Tops reached No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 10 in the U.K. It was written by the Motown team—Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Eddie Holland. According to music lore, Dozier was inspired to write the song after recalling memories of his grandfather, who used to playfully say things to women passing by, like “Good morning, sugar pie. How you doin’, honey bunch?” 18. “Stars shining bright above you, night breezes seem to whisper ‘I love ___________.’” (you) Do you know the next line? “Birds singin’ in the sycamore trees, dream a little dream of ___________.” (me) “Dream a Little Dream of Me” was penned in 1931 and has been covered by over 400 artists since. Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt composed the music, and Gus Kahn wrote the lyrics. It went on to become Mama Cass’ signature song after reaching No.12 in the U.S. and No.11 in the U.K. in 1968. 19. “Can’t buy me love, love, can’t buy me love, everybody tells me___________.” (so) Released in 1964 as part of the soundtrack to the film A Hard Day’s Night, “Can’t Buy Me Love” by the Beatles became an instant hit. With its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, it encapsulates the carefree spirit of the swinging sixties. ©ActivityConnection.com – Finish the Song Lyric – Page 4 of 5 20. “When the night has come, and the land is dark, and the moon is the only light we’ll ___________.” (see) The “Stand by Me” song many know and love was written by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and Ben E. King and released in 1961. However, the inspiration for the tune came from a gospel hymn of the same name written by Philadelphia minister Charles Albert Tindley in 1905. 21. “You’ve lost that lovin’ ___________.” (feelin’) The song continues: “Whoa that lovin’ feelin’, you’ve lost that lovin’ feelin’, now it’s ___________.” (gone, gone, gone) Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil are the husband-and-wife songwriting team that wrote “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” upon request from Phil Spector. Spector had just signed the Righteous Brothers to his record label and reached out to them for a song. The song went to No. 1 on the charts in both the U.S. and the U.K. The song was also used in the 1986 film Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise, who sings it to Kelly McGillis in a flirtatious moment. 22. “Come on along and listen to the lullaby of ________.” (Broadway) This tune, written by Harry Warren with lyrics by Al Dubin, is about how those who work on Broadway are up all night and don’t say “good night” until morning. Wini Shaw sang “Lullaby of Broadway” in the musical film Gold Diggers of 1935, and it went on to win the 1936 Oscar for Best Song. 23. “Shake it up, baby, now, twist and ___________.” (shout) This tune was written by songwriters Bert Berns and Phil Medley and initially recorded by the Top Notes in 1961 with Phil Spector producing. However, it was the Isley Brothers version that Berns produced in the summer of 1962 that became the No. 1 R&B hit we all know today. 24. “Let’s go fly a kite, up to the highest height, let’s go fly a kite and send it ___________.” (soaring) This song was written for the musical Disney film Mary Poppins starring Julie Andrews. It is sung at the end of the movie by actor David Tomlinson and many of the main cast members. 25. “How many roads must a man walk down, before you call him a ___________?” (man) “Blowin’ in the Wind” by Bob Dylan is a protest song that resonated with audiences during the tumultuous 1960s. Released in 1963, it became an anthem for the civil rights movement and anti-war protests with its thought-provoking lyrics and haunting melody. 26. “Show me the way to go home, I’m tired and I wanna go to ___________.” (bed) Do you know the next line? “I had a little drink about an hour ago, and it’s gone right to my ___________.” (head) This song is about over-indulging in liquor and is believed to have been based on an old folk song of English or Irish origin. Several popular recordings have been made of the song over the years, though one of the most memorable is in the 1975 film Jaws when it was sung by Brody (Roy Scheider), Quint (Robert Shaw), and Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss). ©ActivityConnection.com – Finish the Song Lyric – Page 5 of 5 27. “Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly ___________.” (away) Jimmy van Heusen was a part-time test pilot during World War II and wrote “Come Fly with Me” with Sammy Cahn as a tribute. Frank Sinatra recorded the song for his 1958 album of the same name. 28. “I heard it through the grapevine, not much longer would you be ___________.” (mine) “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye is a Motown classic that was originally recorded in 1967. With its driving rhythm, the song remains one of Gaye’s signature songs, capturing the pain and anguish of love lost. 29. “Maybe millions of people go by, but they all disappear from view, and I only have eyes for ___________.” (you) “I Only Have Eyes for You” was written by Henry Warren and Al Dubin for the 1934 movie musical Dames. That same year, Ben Selvin recorded it, and it climbed to No. 2 on the charts. However, it was the Flamingos rendition recorded in 1959 that many know and love today. It also can be heard in the 1973 film American Graffiti, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard. 30. “Oh, yeah, I’ll tell you something, I think you’ll understand, when I’ll say that something, I wanna hold your hand ___________.” (hand) The chart-topping hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles, released in 1963, marked the beginning of Beatlemania and propelled the Fab Four to international stardom. ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles EXTRA! Root of the Matter Out in the sticks If someone lives out in the sticks, it means they live out in the countryside or in the middle of nowhere. This phrase depends entirely on the word sticks, which is a euphemism for trees. Sometimes the phrase appears as out in the Styx. This references the River Styx of the underworld in Greek mythology. The River Styx was far beyond the normal borders of the living world, so to be out in the Styx meant you were far away indeed. Who Said So? This Canadian American actor, comedian, writer, and artist once said, “Behind every great man, there is a woman rolling her eyes.” Only Human As humans evolved over the past many millennia, a tiny bone hidden in the tendons of the knee, the fabella (Latin for “little bean”), began to disappear. Scientists have discovered that this little bone is making a comeback. The doctors analyzed 21,000 knees from the past century and found that in 1875 the fabella only existed in 17.9% of the population. Today, it is present in 39% of the population. Why the increase? Doctors think because we are better nourished, taller, and heavier, the body is responding by regrowing this little bone. MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024 Today is Canada Day, celebrating the day that Canada’s Constitution Act of 1867 went into effect. This act united Canada’s three colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single dominion. Word Scramble G H N E I A P Having contents piled above the brim or edge ANSWER: Jim Carrey ANSWER: HEAPING ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles EXTRA! Who Am I? I was born February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. I am widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. I have had numerous achievements, including six NBA championships, 14 All-Star selections, and five Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards—in fact, in 2022, the NBA MVP trophy was renamed after me. I played the majority of my career with the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and my iconic sneakers are still in high demand. Who am I? Wild Kingdom While searching for mammoth tusks in Siberia, a group of hunters discovered a 42,000-year-old foal perfectly preserved in the permafrost. The prehistoric horse must have fallen into the mud and died, and then the mud froze, perfectly sealing its body for millennia. Scientists call the foal the most perfectly preserved Ice Age animal ever found. Even its blood was still in its veins. And it is with this blood that scientists hope to clone the animal, bringing the Ice Age horse back to life. But the question remains: Is it ethical to bring a prehistoric animal back to life? What’s in a Name? This music superstar, popular on Earth and beyond, was born Peter Gene Hernandez. Today is World UFO Day, commemorating the alleged UFO crash near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947. Conspiracy theorists have long speculated that the U.S. Army covertly concealed the remains of the purported flying saucer. Buy a Vowel S _ _ L _ N G Voyaging by ferry or cruise ship TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 ANSWER: SAILING ANSWER: Michael Jordan ANSWER: Bruno Mars ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles EXTRA! You Are What You Eat Throughout the Bahamas you will find conch fritters on the menu, for this dish is a long-standing Bahamian tradition. Queen conch are giant, snail-like mollusks that live inside those beautiful conch shells. The meat is dipped in a savory batter mixed with local vegetables, such as tomatoes, onions, and sweet green peppers, and then deep-fried to a golden brown. The high-protein shellfish tastes a lot like calamari but with no fishy taste. Many families have their own versions of the dish, and recipes are passed down from generation to generation. Eye in the Sky It rains on the sun, but not with water. In the corona, or outer atmosphere, of the sun, rain falls in the form of one-million-degree plasma, or electrically charged gas. Great loops can be seen shooting from and returning to the sun’s surface. These are the loops of superheated plasma. As they reach their apex 30,000 miles from the sun’s surface, the plasma cools, condenses, and then, thanks to gravity, falls back to the sun as “coronal rain.” This new discovery explains why the sun’s corona is hotter than the surface. The “rain” cools the sun’s surface. Riddle Me This What needs an answer but doesn’t ask a question? Today is Compliment Your Mirror Day, a day dedicated to embracing self- love and positive self-reflection. Take a moment to look at yourself in the mirror and acknowledge that you are beautiful, smart, capable, and strong. Word Wise Which word is not like the others? xylophone cymbals recorder tambourine WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 ANSWER: The recorder is a woodwind instrument; the others are percussive. ANSWER: A telephone ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles EXTRA! Gadgets & Gizmos LG has developed a new smart TV set that is not only 4K and OLED (meaning the picture quality is the best possible), but it also rolls up! It sits in a rectangular box, tidily stored until you want to watch. And when you’re done, it rolls away to provide an uncluttered view. Think-tionary zwodder A. A long spoon used for the ceremonial mixing of teas and coffees in the Middle East or B. A drowsy, befuddled mental state caused by lack of sleep When Was It? It was during this year that Nelson Mandela was freed from prison. The Hubble Telescope was launched into orbit by the Space Shuttle Discovery. The Berlin Wall began to be torn down at the Brandenburg Gate, and East and West Germany were reunited. The United States deployed troops to Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shield. When was it? Today is Independence Day in the United States. On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress representing America’s 13 colonies presented their Declaration of Independence, declaring freedom from the British monarchy. Buy a Vowel Q _ _ S T _ _ N A sentence worded so as to elicit information THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024 ANSWER: QUESTION ANSWER: B. After staying up late to study, the student was stuck in a zwodder during exams. ANSWER: 1990 ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles EXTRA! Silver Memories 25 years ago, a significant partial lunar eclipse occurred, commonly referred to as a “blood moon.” This partial eclipse was visible from various parts of the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. During a partial eclipse, Earth comes between the sun and the moon, causing a shadow to fall on the lunar surface. The term blood moon is often used because, during the eclipse, the moon can take on a reddish hue due to Earth’s atmosphere filtering and refracting sunlight. The July 1999 lunar eclipse was a memorable celestial event for many skywatchers around the globe. Weather or Not Getting struck by lightning is extremely rare (actually the odds are 1/12,000), but it’s even rarer when you aren’t in a storm. Photographer Brian Skinner was photographing a distant storm over the ocean when lightning struck the sea, traveled through the water, struck his camera’s tripod, which had sunk into the wet beach sand, and then zapped his hand. His hand was blackened, and his gold ring bent from the jolt, but weirdest of all, Skinner claimed to have gained superpowers of clairvoyance and superstrength, powers that slowly wore off as the energy left his body. High Five Can you name the five most spoken languages in the world? Today is Bikini Day. On this day in 1946, Parisian designer Louis Réard debuted his women’s two-piece swimsuit. The scandalous suit was named after the Bikini Atoll, where the atomic bomb was tested four days earlier. Word Scramble E G N E I N U Truly what something is said to be; authentic FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 ANSWER: 1. Chinese; 2. Spanish; 3. English; 4. Hindi; 5. Arabic ANSWER: GENUINE ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles EXTRA! Picture of the Day I put this candle in the window to call my husband home from the pub. Now it’s your turn to come up with a good caption. Who Said So? This American poet, highly regarded for his contributions to American literature, said, “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” Passing Fancy In the late 1700s, equipment such as tubes, a fumigator, and a bellows was commonly found along the River Thames in London. This was the equivalent of today’s defibrillators. But what were these contraptions used for? Doctors thought that drowning victims could be resuscitated by blowing smoke up their bottoms. The nicotine of tobacco was believed to make the victim’s heartbeat faster. The warm smoke was thought to dry out the victim’s waterlogged insides. Luckily, smoke enemas fell out of favor by the mid-19th century. Today is International Kissing Day. This holiday was established in 2006 to honor this amorous practice. Many kissing traditions might stem from early Christian practices where a kiss was used to express blessings or peace. Buy a Vowel _ N F _ R M _ T _ _ N Facts provided or learned about something or someone SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2024 ANSWER: INFORMATION ANSWER: Robert Frost ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles EXTRA! Centennial Memories 100 years ago, the transition from sporadic airmail delivery to full-time airmail service started. This enhanced the speed of mail and goods delivery by connecting cities via dedicated airmail routes and also set the stage for the transformation of aviation infrastructure. Crucially, these routes became the foundation for passenger air travel, as airlines gradually shifted their focus from exclusively transporting mail to transporting people, paving the way for the modern air travel industry. Garden Party Orchids come in 28,000 species, and many of the flowers have strange names to match their unique appearances. The Monkey Face orchid looks—you guessed it—just like a monkey’s face. The Swaddled Babies orchid looks like a baby wrapped up in a white baby blanket. The Tiger Face in Moon Orchid of Indonesia is famous for its striped interior flower that looks just like a tiger’s face. The Virgin Mary in Moon Orchid appears like a tiny carving of the Catholic Madonna. The specialized blooms are believed to attract pollinators. What’s in a Name? This G.I. Jane actress was born Demi Gene Guynes. Today is World Chocolate Day. Chocolate not only tastes good but also it has been proven time and again to be good for you! It is chock full of fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and mood-boosting chemicals like theobromine. Word Wise Which word is not like the others? anole iguana agama mamba SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024 ANSWER: A mamba is a type of snake; the others are lizards. ANSWER: Demi Moore PROPERTY VALUE INFORMATION • Testimony of next door neighbor to Story Cottage home at Cary Road at January 23, 2022 Board of Zoning Appeals hearing (Story Cottage is a similar memory care home to the proposed Legato Living home) • July 2024 appraisal by Joseph Sprunger, certified appraiser, of property values near Story Cottage home at Cary Road comparing before and after Story Cottage was opened in April 19, 2021 • Listing of 50+ studies nationwide on impact of small assisted living facilities on property value and related metrics Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals, January 23, 2022 Next Door Neighbor to Story Cottage testimony (Note: Story Cottage is a similar memory care home as Legato Living) Video link: https://carmelin.new.swagit.com/videos/206167?ts=1237 Time: 20:37-22:20 of video THE RECORD. >> GOOD EVENING. MY NAME IS JENNA. I AM HERE TODAY BECAUSE I AM ACTUALLY A RESIDENT -- OR I AM A NEIGHBORING TO STORY COTTAGE ON CARY GROVE. I LITERALLY LIVE RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THEM, I JUST WANTED TO GIVE MY INSIGHT IN REGARD TO WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE A NEIGHBOR TO A FACILITY. GENUINELY, I LOVE LIVING NEXT DOOR TO THESE INDIVIDUALS AND TO THIS PROPERTY. IT BRINGS ME JOY TO KNOW THAT THE INDIVIDUALS THAT RESIDE AT THIS HOME ARE BEING VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF, THAT THE PROPERTY VALUE, US A HEARD, MY PROPERTY VALUE HAS INCREASED JUST FROM RESIDING NEXT DOOR. WHEN I PURCHASED THE HOME, I WAS AWARE OF WHAT WAS GOING IN AND KNEW THAT IT WOULD NOT AFFECT MY PROPERTY VALUE, BUT GOING OFF OF WHAT I I WAS PURCHASING VERSUS WHAT THE LAND WAS PURCHASED FOR. WITH THAT, THE LANDSCAPING IS CONSTANTLY TAKEN CARE. PARKING IS NEVER AN ISSUE. THE OVERALL CONCERN OF MEDICAL VEHICLES BEING THERE ARE NOT AN ISSUE. YES, YOU MAY HAVE AN AMBULANCE THAT ARRIVES BUT IT IS NO DIFFERENT THAN IF I FALL OFF A LADDER AND CALL 911. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VISITING THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT RESIDE IN THIS HOME RESPECT THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND CHERISH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AS MUCH AS THE INDIVIDUALS THAT RESIDE IN THE HOME AND AS MUCH AS I DO. I JUST WANTED TO PROVIDE THAT INSIGHT TONIGHT AND I'M HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU GUYS MAY HAVE OFFLINE BUT I JUST WANTED TO GIVE YOU THAT FEEDBACK TODAY. THANK YOU. JS24085Ligato Living 13633 Carey Rd Carmel Hamilton IN 46033 Joseph Sprunger Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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GP Residential Certifications Addendum .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Form TOCNP - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE Client Appraiser File No. Property Address City County State Zip Code TABLE OF CONTENTS Ligato Living JS24085 13633 Carey Rd Carmel Hamilton IN 46033 Joseph Sprunger APPRAISAL AND REPORT IDENTIFICATION 2-2(a) 2-2(b) Comments on Standards Rule 2-3 I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief: - The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. - The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. - Unless otherwise indicated, I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and no personal interest with respect to the parties involved. - Unless otherwise indicated, I have performed no services, as an appraiser or in any other capacity, regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three-year period immediately preceding acceptance of this assignment. - I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or the parties involved with this assignment. - My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. - My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. - My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice that were in effect at the time this report was prepared. - Unless otherwise indicated, I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report. No personal inspection(s) were made. - Unless otherwise indicated, no one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person(s) signing this certification (if there are exceptions, the name of each individual providing significant real property appraisal assistance is stated elsewhere in this report). - See Certifications. Comments on Appraisal and Report Identification Note any USPAP related issues requiring disclosure and any State mandated requirements: The only intended user is Legato Living. No other parties are intended users. The intended use of this consulting assignment is provide actual sales data for properties near 13633 Carey Rd. Carmel, IN. This is not a 'full' appraisal. I disclose that I am active Real Estate Broker in the state of Indiana Joseph Sprunger CR61500011 IN 06/30/2026 07/11/2024 07/09/2024 Form ID20_LT - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE Client Appraiser File No. Property Address City County State Zip Code This Report is one of the following types: Appraisal Report (A written report prepared under Standards Rule ,pursuant to the Scope of Work,as disclosed elsewhere in this report.) Restricted Appraisal Report (A written report prepared under Standards Rule ,pursuant to the Scope of Work,as disclosed elsewhere in this report, restricted to the stated intended use only by the specified client and any other named intended user(s).) APPRAISER: Signature: Name: State Certification #: or State License #: State:Expiration Date of Certification or License: Date of Signature and Report: Effective Date of Appraisal: Inspection of Subject:None Interior and Exterior Exterior-Only Date of Inspection (if applicable): SUPERVISORY or CO-APPRAISER (if applicable): Signature: Name: State Certification #: or State License #: State:Expiration Date of Certification or License: Date of Signature: Inspection of Subject:None Interior and Exterior Exterior-Only Date of Inspection (if applicable): Low - High - Median - Page 1 Form SCNLGL - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE Low - High - Median - Page 2 Form SCNLGL - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE Low - High - Median - Page 3 Form SCNLGL - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE Additional Comment Scope of Work The assignment involved analyzing the potential impact of Story Cottage Home at 13633 Carey Rd., Carmel, IN 46033, which opened on 04/19/2021, on surrounding residential property values. No relevant home sales for direct analysis were identified. Subsequently, I conducted an unrestricted 1/2 mile search to establish the low, high, and median sale prices. Following this, a similar analysis was carried out in Clay Township, east of Keystone Rd. The search dates were 04/20/2020 to 04/19/2021, 04/20/2021 to 04/19/2022, 04/20/2022 to 04/19/2023, 04/20/2023 to 04/19/2024. I am making no opinion on impact of value, but have provided the results of the findings. General Text Addendum Form TADD - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE JS24085 Ligato Living 13633 Carey Rd Carmel Hamilton IN 46033 Joseph Sprunger Client Appraiser Property Address City County State Zip Code File No. JS24085Assumptions, Limiting Conditions & Scope of Work 13633 Carey Rd Carmel IN 46033 Ligato Living Joseph Sprunger 7122 Ember Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46236 STATEMENT OF ASSUMPTIONS & LIMITING CONDITIONS - The appraiser will not be responsible for matters of a legal nature that affect either the property being appraised or the title to it. The appraiser assumes that the title is good and marketable and, therefore, will not render any opinions about the title. The property is appraised on the basis of it being under responsible ownership. - The appraiser may have provided a sketch in the appraisal report to show approximate dimensions of the improvements, and any such sketch is included only to assist the reader of the report in visualizing the property and understanding the appraiser's determination of its size. Unless otherwise indicated, a Land Survey was not performed. - If so indicated, the appraiser has examined the available flood maps that are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (or other data sources) and has noted in the appraisal report whether the subject site is located in an identified Special Flood Hazard Area. Because the appraiser is not a surveyor, he or she makes no guarantees, express or implied, regarding this determination. - The appraiser will not give testimony or appear in court because he or she made an appraisal of the property in question, unless specific arrangements to do so have been made beforehand. - If the cost approach is included in this appraisal, the appraiser has estimated the value of the land in the cost approach at its highest and best use, and the improvements at their contributory value. These separate valuations of the land and improvements must not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal and are invalid if they are so used. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the cost approach value is not an insurance value, and should not be used as such. - The appraiser has noted in the appraisal report any adverse conditions (including, but not limited to, needed repairs, depreciation, the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc.) observed during the inspection of the subject property, or that he or she became aware of during the normal research involved in performing the appraisal. Unless otherwise stated in the appraisal report, the appraiser has no knowledge of any hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, or adverse environmental conditions (including, but not limited to, the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc.) that would make the property more or less valuable, and has assumed that there are no such conditions and makes no guarantees or warranties, express or implied, regarding the condition of the property. The appraiser will not be responsible for any such conditions that do exist or for any engineering or testing that might be required to discover whether such conditions exist. Because the appraiser is not an expert in the field of environmental hazards, the appraisal report must not be considered as an environmental assessment of the property. - The appraiser obtained the information, estimates, and opinions that were expressed in the appraisal report from sources that he or she considers to be reliable and believes them to be true and correct. The appraiser does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of such items that were furnished by other parties. - The appraiser will not disclose the contents of the appraisal report except as provided for in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and any applicable federal, state or local laws. - If this appraisal is indicated as subject to satisfactory completion, repairs, or alterations, the appraiser has based his or her appraisal report and valuation conclusion on the assumption that completion of the improvements will be performed in a workmanlike manner. - An appraiser's client is the party (or parties) who engage an appraiser in a specific assignment. Any other party acquiring this report from the client does not become a party to the appraiser-client relationship. Any persons receiving this appraisal report because of disclosure requirements applicable to the appraiser's client do not become intended users of this report unless specifically identified by the client at the time of the assignment. - The appraiser's written consent and approval must be obtained before this appraisal report can be conveyed by anyone to the public, through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or by means of any other media, or by its inclusion in a private or public database. - An appraisal of real property is not a 'home inspection' and should not be construed as such. As part of the valuation process, the appraiser performs a non-invasive visual inventory that is not intended to reveal defects or detrimental conditions that are not readily apparent. The presence of such conditions or defects could adversely affect the appraiser's opinion of value. Clients with concerns about such potential negative factors are encouraged to engage the appropriate type of expert to investigate. The Scope of Work is the type and extent of research and analyses performed in an appraisal assignment that is required to produce credible assignment results, given the nature of the appraisal problem, the specific requirements of the intended user(s) and the intended use of the appraisal report. Reliance upon this report, regardless of how acquired, by any party or for any use, other than those specified in this report by the Appraiser, is prohibited. The Opinion of Value that is the conclusion of this report is credible only within the context of the Scope of Work, Effective Date, the Date of Report, the Intended User(s), the Intended Use, the stated Assumptions and Limiting Conditions, any Hypothetical Conditions and/or Extraordinary Assumptions, and the Type of Value, as defined herein. The appraiser, appraisal firm, and related parties assume no obligation, liability, or accountability, and will not be responsible for any unauthorized use of this report or its conclusions. Additional Comments (Scope of Work, Extraordinary Assumptions, Hypothetical Conditions, etc.): See General Text Addendum Form GPRES2AD - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE File No.: Property Address:City:State:Zip Code: Client:Address: Appraiser:Address: Copyright© 2007 by a la mode, inc. This form may be reproduced unmodified without written permission, however, a la mode, inc. must be acknowledged and credited. 3/2007 JS24085Certifications 13633 Carey Rd Carmel IN 46033 Ligato Living Joseph Sprunger 7122 Ember Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46236 APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief: - The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. - The credibility of this report, for the stated use by the stated user(s), of the reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. - I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and no personal interest with respect to the parties involved. - Unless otherwise indicated, I have performed no services, as an appraiser or in any other capacity, regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three-year period immediately preceding acceptance of this assignment. - I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment. - My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. - My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. I received $395 for this report and offered to attend the neighborhood meeting for no additional cost. I have quoted a fee of $50/hour to attend and public zoning meetings. My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice that were in effect at the time this report was prepared. - I did not base, either partially or completely, my analysis and/or the opinion of value in the appraisal report on the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin of either the prospective owners or occupants of the subject property, or of the present owners or occupants of the properties in the vicinity of the subject property. - Unless otherwise indicated, I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report. - Unless otherwise indicated, no one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person(s) signing this certification. Additional Certifications: I have not conducted any personal inspections for this assignment. In addition I had a verbal discussion with another Certified Appraiser, Evan Kaeb, who is also with Branch Appraisal Services. Additionally, I utilized graph and chart templates created by Evan Kaeb, for which he will be compensated. DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE *: Market value means the most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: 1. Buyer and seller are typically motivated; 2. Both parties are well informed or well advised and acting in what they consider their own best interests; 3. A reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; 4. Payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and 5. The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. * This definition is from regulations published by federal regulatory agencies pursuant to Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) of 1989 between July 5, 1990, and August 24, 1990, by the Federal Reserve System (FRS), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), and the Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This definition is also referenced in regulations jointly published by the OCC, OTS, FRS, and FDIC on June 7, 1994, and in the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines, dated October 27, 1994.I have not conducted any personal inspections for this assignment. In addition I had a verbal discussion with another Certified Appraiser, Evan Kaeb, who is also with Branch Appraisal Services. Additionally, I utilized graph and chart templates created by Evan Kaeb, for which he will be compensated. Andy Hein Ligato Living ahein@legatoliving.com Joseph Sprunger Branch Appraisal Services, Inc (317) 491-4424 joe@branchappraisalservices.com 07/11/2024 CR61500011 IN 06/30/2026 Form GPRES2AD - "TOTAL" appraisal software by a la mode, inc. - 1-800-ALAMODE File No.: Property Address:City:State:Zip Code: Client:Address: Appraiser:Address: SI G N A T U R E S Client Contact:Client Name: E-Mail:Address: APPRAISER Appraiser Name: Company: Phone:Fax: E-Mail: Date Report Signed: License or Certification #:State: Designation: Expiration Date of License or Certification: Inspection of Subject:Interior & Exterior Exterior Only None Date of Inspection: SUPERVISORY APPRAISER (if required) or CO-APPRAISER (if applicable) Supervisory or Co-Appraiser Name: Company: Phone:Fax: E-Mail: Date Report Signed: License or Certification #:State: Designation: Expiration Date of License or Certification: Inspection of Subject:Interior & Exterior Exterior Only None Date of Inspection: Copyright© 2007 by a la mode, inc. This form may be reproduced unmodified without written permission, however, a la mode, inc. must be acknowledged and credited. 3/2007 Daniel Lauber,Impacts on the Surrounding Neighbor hood of Group Homes for Persons With Developmental Disabilities, (Governor’s Planning Council on Develop- mental Disabilities, Springfield, Illinois, Sept. 1986) (found no effect on property values or turnover due to any of 14 group homes for up to eight residents; also found crime rate among group home residents to be, at most, 16 percent of that for the general population). This study is available online as a PDF file from http://www.planningcommunica- tions.com — click on the “Publications” button. L. Dolan and J. Wolpert,Long Term Neighborhood Property Impacts of Group Homes for Mentally Retarded People, (Woodrow Wilson School Discussion Paper Series, Princeton University, Nov. 1982) (examined long–term ef- fects on neighborhoods surrounding 32 group homes for five years after the homes were opened and found same re- sults as in Wolpert, infra). Julian Wolpert, Group Homes for the Mentally Re tarded:An Investigation of Neighborhood Property Im pacts (New York State Office of Mental Retardation and De- velopmental Disabilities Aug. 31, 1978) (most thorough study of all; covered 1570 transactions in neighborhoods of ten New York municipalities surrounding 42 group homes; compared neighborhoods surrounding group homes and comparable control neighborhoods without any group homes; found no effect on property values; proximity to group home had no effect on turnover or sales price; no ef- fect on property value or turnover of houses adjacent to group homes). Martin Lindauer, Pauline Tung, and Frank O’Donnell,Ef fect of Community Residences for the Mentally Retarded on Real–Estate Values in the Neighborhoods in Which They are Located State University College at Brockport, N.Y. 1980) (examined neighborhoods around seven group homes opened between 1967 and 1980 and two control neighborhoods; found no effect on prices; found a selling wave just before group homes opened, but no decline in selling prices and no difficulty in selling houses; selling wave ended after homes opened; no decline in property values or increase in turnover after homes opened). Suffolk Community Council, Inc., Impact of Community Residences Upon Neighborhood Property Values July 1984) (compared sales 18 months before and after group homes opened in seven neighborhoods and comparable control neighborhoods without group homes; found no dif- ference in property values or turnover between group home and control neighborhoods). Christopher Wagner and Christine Mitchell, Non–Effect of Group Homes on Neighboring Residential Property Values in Franklin County (Metropolitan Human Services Commission, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 1979) (halfway house for persons with mental illness; group homes for neglected, unruly male wards of the county, 12–18 years old). Eric Knowles and Ronald Baba, The Social Impact of Group Homes:a study of small residential service pro grams in first residential areas Green Bay, Wisconsin, Plan Commission June 1973) (disadvantaged children from No small land use has been studied for its impacts as exhaustively as community residences for people with disabilities including small assisted living facilities.More than 50 scientific studies have been con ducted to determine if the presence of a community residence group home,care home,sober living home,small halfway house,assisted living facilities for up to 16 residents)has any effect on property values,property turnover,or neighborhood safety.No matter which methodology has been used,every study has concluded that when these land uses are not clustered on the same block and are licensed or certified,they have no impact on property values,even on the houses next door,or on the marketability of nearby homes,neighborhood safety,neighborhood character,parking,traffic,public utilities,or mu nicipal services.The studies listed here constitute a representative sample. Most of the studies report on the different types of community residences separately so that,for example,you’ll see the findings on sober living homes separately from those for group homes for people with developmental disabilities. These days,such studies are rarely conducted for the same reason that there are no new studies examining on the link between smoking and lung cancer.Both questions are just so well settled that funding to conduct new studies simply is no longer available. A Representative Sample of the 50+Studies on the Impacts of Small Assisted Living Facilities and Community Residences for People With Disabilities urban areas, teenage boys and girls under court commit- ment, infants and children with severe medical problems requiring nursing care, convicts in work release or study release programs). Minnesota Developmental Disabilities Program, Analy sis of Minnesota Property Values of Community Interme diate Care Facilities for Mentally Retarded ICF–MRs) Dept. of Energy, Planning and Development 1982) (no dif- ference in property values and turnover rates in 14 neigh- borhoods with group homes during the two years before and after homes opened, as compared to 14 comparable control neighborhoods without group homes). Dirk Wiener, Ronald Anderson, and John Nietupski, Im pact of Community–Based Residential Facilities for Men tally Retarded Adults on Surrounding Property Values Using Realtor Analysis Methods,17 Education and Train- ing of the Mentally Retarded 278 (Dec. 1982) (used real- tors’ “comparable market analysis” method to examine neighborhoods surrounding eight group homes in two me- dium–sized Iowa communities; found property values in six subject neighborhoods comparable to those in control areas; found property values higher in two subject neigh- borhoods than in control areas). Montgomery County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, Property Sales Study of the Impact of Group Homes in Montgomery County 1981) property appraiser from Magin Realty Company examined neighborhoods surrounding seven group homes; found no difference in property values and turnover rates between group home neighborhoods and control neighborhoods without any group homes). Burleigh Gardner and Albert Robles, The Neighbors and the Small Group Homes for the Handicapped:A Sur vey (Illinois Association for Retarded Citizens Sept. 1979) real estate brokers and neighbors of existing group homes for the retarded, reported that group homes had no effect on property values or ability to sell a house; unlike all the other studies noted here, this is based solely on opinions of real estate agents and neighbors; because no objective sta- tistical research was undertaken, this study is of limited value). Zack Cauklins, John Noak and Bobby Wilkerson,Impact of Residential Care Facilities in Decatur (Macon County Community Mental Health Board Dec. 9, 1976) (examined neighborhoods surrounding one group home and four in- termediate care facilities for 60 to 117 persons with mental disabilities; members of Decatur Board of Realtors report no effect on housing values or turnover). Metropolitan Human Services Commission, Group Homes and Property Values:A Second Look Aug. 1980) Columbus, Ohio) (halfway house for persons with mental illness; group homes for neglected, unruly male wards of the county, 12–18 years old). Tom Goodale and Sherry Wickware, Group Homes and Property Values in Residential Areas, 19 Plan Canada 154–163 (June 1979) (group homes for children, prison pre–parolees). City of Lansing Planning Department, Influence of Half way Houses and Foster Care Facilities Upon Property Values (Lansing, Mich. Oct. 1976) (No adverse impacts on property values due to halfway houses and group homes for adult ex–offenders, youth offenders, alcoholics). Michael Dear and S. Martin Taylor, Not on Our Street, 133–144 (1982) (group homes for persons with mental ill- ness have no effect on property values or turnover). John Boeckh, Michael Dear, and S. Martin Taylor, Prop erty Values and Mental Health Facilities in Metropolitan Toronto, 24 The Canadian Geographer 270 (Fall 1980) residential mental health facilities have no effect on the volume of sales activities or property values; distance from the facility and type of facility had no significant effect on price). Michael Dear,Impact of Mental Health Facilities on Property Values, 13 Community Mental Health Journal 150 (1977) (persons with mental illness; found indetermi- nate impact on property values). Stuart Breslow, The Effect of Siting Group Homes on the Surrounding Environs (1976) (unpublished) (alt- hough data limitations render his results inconclusive, the author suggests that communities can absorb a “limited” number of group homes without measurable effects on property values). P. Magin, Market Study of Homes in the Area Sur rounding 9525 Sheehan Road in Washington Township, Ohio (May 1975) (available from County Prosecutors Of- fice, Dayton, Ohio). (found no adverse effects on property values.) y Compiled by Daniel Lauber,AICP,Attorney/Planner Copyright 2022 by Daniel Lauber.All rights reserved.Used by permission. http://www.grouphomes.law