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Roseville Planning Commission Minutes November 4, 1987 Page 2 Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, 2543 Western, stated they weren't con- cerned about the fence, but they do not sign any papers without their attorney's analysis. They also stated they don't like the idea of a foster home in the area, and often times they do not appreciate the behavior of these children. Peterson asked how a foster home was placed in that area without a similar notice such as the one forwarded by the City relating to the fence. Pat Johnson replied that the State and Ramsey County regulate this activity, not the City, and the State holds the respective license. Peterson asked what about the fact that this is a corporation. Dahlgren replied that zoning laws do not control who owns property. The applicants replied that Outcomes, Inc. is a non- profit entity. Peterson asked what could be done about one of the children's inappropriate behavior. Johnson replied that the issue before the Planning Commission was the height of the fence, not the licensing of the facility. Judy Dressler asked where the new fence would be placed on the southern part of the property. The applicants replied in the same place that the current fence is in place. John Lichtscheidl, of 2550 Western, asked what the difference was between a retarded child and a foster home child, and why is this facility in the neighborhood. Johnson replied that the issue was not the foster home, it was the fence under consideration. Dressler asked why variances are needed to make a fence six feet. Dahlgren replied it is important for aesthetic purposes in the City, and a six foot fence limits the visibility in the right-of- way area. An unnamed neighbor asked whether the six foot fence would set a precedent. Johnson replied that it would not; that in each case, a fence variance would have to be based on a viable hardship. John Lichtscheidl stated that it was his opinion that the State of Minnesota should care for the children, plus he was extremely concerned that the owner of the property does not live in the house. Johnson again replied that this was not the issue before the Planning Commission. DeBenedet asked what would happen if the fence were built the thirty foot right-of-way. The applicants stated it create probelms in that it would reduce the backyard size, the additional space is extremely helpful with respect to care of autistic children. behind would and the Goedeke asked whether security would be placed on the doors. The applicants replied that they were currently being installed.