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seem upstanding, the city needs to know and understand the guidelines. It also must be made clear that the CUP runs with the land, and therefore, a new owner could come in and take over the same type of Operation with different results. She also expressed concern that assaultive behavior might occur in the home because of the wrong mix of kids. She verified the accuracy of Mr. HenderSon's statements regarding the range ofldds placed in a home. She noted that public safety is a concern mentioned in a CUP and should be addressed. She stated that the legislature is presently flooded with bills concerning the process of placement in these homes, and so this is an unknoWn variable to consider. She disclosed that the Department of Human Services is also involved in the placement of kids in these homes. She strongly urged the Planning Commission to hold off doing anything other than what is mandated by state statute. A resident inquired about the CUP process, and Ms. Frolik explained same. Mr. MqLafferty responded to sewage concerns by informing that the Department of Health has been to his home three times, performing tests and measuring the sewage system, and they have determined that it's capacity is sufficient. He also advised that three water tests were performed. He stated that this is a CUP, not a rezoning; he is not asking to be rezoned. He explained that he can never have more than eight boys; it's a restriction by the Department of Corrections. He also stressed that he has to follow the rules of the Department of Corrections and the Volunteers of America. GaiI Jarernko, 8443 Mississippi Boulevard N.W., Coon Rapids - reported that Mr. McLaffeny requested a variance for sewer from the county. She explained that she lives next door to a group home Which is a corporation. No one over 18 lives there, only the children placed there. She announ~ced that this is becoming a franchise industry with a outstanding recidivism rate of 70%. Mr. MCLafferty replied that he only had a 5% rate of recidivism. Commissioner Hendriksen advised that he is a resident of this area and will abstain from voting. He encouraged the Planning Commission to decide whether they would consider a multi-family home for this area, and on that issue alone should deny this request. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner Deemer to adjourn the public hearing. Further Discussion: It was consensus to submit into the record of this public hearing the letter of opposition received from Darryl and Bonita Cadwell, dated April 3, 1995, and the information submitted by Mr. Henderson which includes a Ramsey Police Report of Subject Property and the Dep~ent of Corrections Rules Governing Group Foster Homes. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, Deemer, LaDue, Terry~and Thorud. Voting No: None. Abstain: Commissioner Hendriksen. The pablic hearing adjourned at 8:25 p.m. RespeCtfully submitted, Joann'e Kusler Sylvia Frolik Recording Secretary Zoning Administrator Hearing/Planning Commission/April 4, 1995 Page 4 of 4 I I I I I I ! I I I, I I I I ! I I I