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for fear that once an exception is made, more will follow. He noted that the majority of the <br />homeowners have been in the neighborhood a long time, yet he noted a few owners who might <br />wish to take advantage of R-3 zoning. Mr. Christian commented that six boys is a lot to watch, <br />and eight would be even more stressful. He felt that if such an exception is allowed, it should be <br />granted on a temporary basis in order to determine its workability. <br /> <br />Larry Wells, 7321 154th Lane N.W. - stated he was one of Pat McLafferty's children. He <br />reported that they have been living in the home for almost a year and there has been no criminal <br />activity whatsoever. He stated that murder or any such criminal conduct isn't occurring in their <br />home and there shouldn't be any such worries. <br /> <br />Jason Keppler, 7321 154th Lane N.W. - stated that he is also a foster child of Pat McLafferty. He <br />explained that their home really isn't a foster home, they look at it as a family; they are friends and <br />they love each other. He stated that they do not run around committing murders and sexually <br />abusing people. <br /> <br />Stan Lemberg, 15334 Rhinestone Street N.W. - stated he was concerned that if the rezoning were <br />granted then it would occur again. He did not want to see the property rezoned. <br /> <br />Ernie Larson, 7229 - 153rd Lane N.W. - stated his home was approximately 500 feet from the <br />foster home and that he had no strong feelings one way or another about the foster home's <br />existence. However, he was concerned about whether the issue of sewage disposal was addressed <br />when the addition was constructed. He feared that if this use continued, and certainly if it <br />expanded, the whole neighborhood might be required to install city water and sewer. <br /> <br />Ms. Frolik responded that the Uniform Building Code does not presently require upgrades of <br />septic systems with an expansion, however, that will change as of 1/1/96. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski also verified that the County Department of Health has agreed to be <br />responsible for the septic system because of the use of the property. <br /> <br />Ms. Frolik added that the Department of Health has performed several septic inspections and find <br />the system acceptable. <br /> <br />Willis Berry, 7220 153rd Lane N.W. - said he didn't understand why the City doesn't just grant <br />the CUP, and rescind it if it doesn't work. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer replied that a CUP can only be rescinded if the terms are not complied with, <br />not "if it doesn't work." <br /> <br />Douglas Fountain, 15255 Garnet Street N.W. - inquired whether, when he built his house in <br />1965, he was issued an occupancy certificate which stated how many people could reside there. <br /> <br />Ms. Frolik replied that she had no knowledge of such. <br /> <br />Mr. Douglas responded that the City has a problem with enforcing their ordinances and codes. He <br />was certain that his occupancy certificate states how many people may live there, and he wondered <br />whether Mr. MeLafferty was in compliance with his own occupancy certificate. He stated he had a <br />serious concern regarding the sewage capacity of the McLafferty home, declaring that he does not <br />want to "bear the cost of sewer and water systems out here where we really don't need them." <br /> <br />Carol Kampff, 8330 Redwood Street, Coon Rapids - related that she lives in a neighborhood <br />which has had a Department of Corrections licensed home, and they have had an increase in police <br />calls in the neighborhood. She stated that, while the boys residing in the home who spoke tonight <br /> <br />Public Hearing/Planning Commission/April 4, 1995 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />