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of the 10,150 residential programs for which capacit was listed (including waivered services It <br /> programs for which residential capacity is capped at our), 81, or less than 1% have a licensed <br /> capacity of seven to ten residents. Dr. Dirk Miller of he Emily Program claims that economics <br /> would prevent other organizations from purchasing t e property should his program leave, but <br /> the quantity of potential suitors alone suggest that it i extremely unlikely. Additionally, few of <br /> these programs would likely have any more of an a verse impact on the community than the <br /> Emily Program. By and large these residential ho es provide foster care to children and <br /> residential services to people with disabilities — our most vulnerable citizens. The likelihood <br /> that one of these programs would have an adverse a fect on the community is extremely rare. <br /> On the other hand, 9,780 of these residential pro rams, or over 96%, serve six or fewer <br /> residents and could presumably move into any nei borhood without city approval. Clearly, <br /> granting a conditional use permit to the Emily Progr m does not significantly increase the risk <br /> of less neighborhood friendly residential programs from entering our city. <br /> Ultimately, if the conditional use permit for the Emi Program is denied we, as a community, <br /> will be left wondering what other uses the historic p operty might serve. More than likely we <br /> will find ourselves in this same position, wondering hether the proposed use will likely have a <br /> significantly adverse impact on the neighborhood. ry likely they will not propose the same <br /> significant investment that the Emily Program has to preserve and enhance the property. Let's <br /> not pass up this opportunity. At the most recent city Council meeting the phrase "perception is <br /> reality" was cited as evidence of the potential impact of community fears. Undeniably those <br /> fears are real. However emotions can be temporal. The longer view which sees the Emily <br /> Program's unique opportunity to preserve an h storic landmark, while simultaneously <br /> becoming a venerable asset of our community is th reality that will stand the test of time. I <br /> encourage you to approve their proposal. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Sean Cashin <br /> 4 <br />