3508 NORTON AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

Housing Hope S�u 7-86 Page -5- 7• 4t�e two structures on-site are currently rented, (staff report) 8• 7t�e Applicant is a non-profit agency organized �A asaist in the coordination of low income housing within the City of Etrerett. 7fie Applicant proposes to provide emergency shelter for those in need at the facility. 7tie anticipared average length of stay will be approximately 15 to 30 days, although some extensions beyoncl 30 days �Y � �cessarY- Zhose being provided shelter at r�is facility will be families who have been displaced because of fires and other disasters and their inability to pay high rents. (exhibit 9) 9. Since 1980, the number of homeless families has grown because the available low cost housing has diminished or it does nor_ satisfy the needs of families. �he proposai of the A�^;,�soanr will provide an alternative for energency shelter for homeless families in an environment which meets the needs of *�e families and provides an adequate working environment for social workers who are helping the fmnilies. (Peteraen testimony) 10, 7t�e first priority of the Appli�ant will be �A house two-parent families at the facility. 7t�e secorx] priority will be to provide housing for men with children because there is no housing facility available for then. If there is additional roan at the facility, housing for women with children will be provided, (Cl�nningham testimony) 11. Referrals to the facility will be made rhrough the American Red Cross, Volunteers of America, the Salvation Army, World for Wanen, Stop Abuse, DSHS and other social organizations. (staff report) 12• The Applicant e�loys two staff ine�nbers who will screen applicants to determine their needs and if they are inwlved wi�� drugs or alcohol. Zt�e facility will not provide energency shelter for those sufferinq drug and alcohol illnesses. (Petersen testimony) 13. No alcohol will be allowed on premise. (Petersen testimorry) 14. 'ltie parents of the facility will be responsible for �e supervision of the childcen within the site. (Petersen testimor�y) 15. 7t�e Appliwnt has indicated thar a play area may be provided in r_� of the parking spaces within the garage. If such a projeck is oortpleted, the Applicant muat ptovide two parking spaces outside r�e garage in the paved area. (CUnningham testimony) 16. 4fie avera9e length of s�ay in the �nergency shelter will be approximetely 15 days. 7t�e unifs used for transitional housing will have an average *xnancy of approximar.ely six monrha, (perersen testimony)