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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 522-97
(Adopted as Resolution No. 494-97; Duplicate #)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 596 AMENDING
SECTION 1106.02, SUBD. 2 AND 3 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING CODE TO
ALLOW EIGHT CHILDREN IN FOSTER FAMILY HOMES, GROUP HOMES AND
GROUP FOSTER HOMES; PLANNING CASE NO. SP-014-97
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Code was amended on July 15, 1996 by Ordinance No.
575 to allow eight children in foster family homes; and,
WHEREAS, the intent of the amendment was to allow group homes and group foster homes
operated under the Minnesota Rules applicable to the Department of Corrections, as well as foster
family homes operated under the Minnesota Rules applicable to the Department of Human Services to
have eight children; and,
WHEREAS, the way in which the amendment was written is unclear as to whether it allows
group homes and group foster homes to have eight children; and,
WHEREAS, providing for this type of care in a residential setting for up to six children has
been established as an allowed use in residential zoning districts by Minnesota State Law; and,
WHEREAS, the number of children may be increased to eight by adoption of a local ordinance
authorizing the two additional children; and,
WHEREAS, it is a benefit to children and to the community at large to provide for this type of
care in a residential setting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission does
hereby recommend that the Mounds View City Council adopt Ordinance No. 596 amending Section
1106.02 of the Mounds View Zoning Code which relates to numbers of children permitted in
residential care facilities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this
resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 5th day of February, 1997.
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Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director
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