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RESOLUTION
Council File # 10-627
Green Sheet # 3//SO /Cv
MINNESOTA
I WHEREAS, Melvin G. Miller, in PED Zoning File No. 10-113-461), d/b/a/ "My Father's House
2 Minnesota" ("MFHM") applied for a conditional use permit ("CUP") and a pazking variance in order to
3 establish transitional housing for drug and alcohol recovery for 6 adult males along under the provisions of
4 Leg. Code §§ 65159 and .601for property commonly known as1116 Pacific Street, [PIN 332922430070]
5 and legally described as Drakes Re Of B28 1011 1 lbl l Lot 1 Blk 8; and
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7 WHEREAS, the property in question, 1116 Pacific Street, is zoned R4 residential; and
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9 WHEREAS, on Mazch 18, 2010, the Planning Commission's Zoning Committee, pursuant to Leg. Code §
10 61303, duly conducted a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard
11 and, at the conclusion of the said hearing, moved to recommend approval of the said application subject to
12 certain conditions as described below; and
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WHEREAS, on March 26, 2010, the Planning Commission, based upon all the files, records, and the
evidence presented to its Zoning Committee during its March 18, 2010 public hearing, as substantially
reflected in its minutes, moved to approve the said CUP application, with certain conditions, based upon
the following findings of fact, as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 10-30, dated March 26,
2010 as well as the conditions imposed by the Commission:
1. My Father's House Minnesota, Inc.'s mission is "to end long-term homelessness and reduce
chemical dependence by providing a safe, clean and drug free living quarters to Minnesota's
homeiess population who have been identified as having alcohol and drug related problems: '
They aze proposing to provide transitional housing to five (5) male residents on this property. The
facility will be staffed by an executive directar, program director, prograni manager, staff cook,
and staff driver. At least one staff person will be on site at all times. Throughout their residency,
clients will progress toward independent Jife skills, sobriety, and placement into permanent
housing.
2. Sec. 65.1591ists six standards that all transitional housing facilities must satisfy:
(a) In residential, T'Nl-T'N3 traditional neighborhood and OS - B2 business districts, a
conditional use permit is required for facilities serving more than four (4) adult facility
residents and minor children in their care. This condition will be met upon approval of this
application.
(b) In RL-RT2 residential districts, the facility shall be a minimum distance of one
thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet from any other transitional housing facility with
more than four (4) adult facility residents, licensed community residential faciliry,
emergency housing facility, shelter for battered persons with more than four (4) adult
facility residents, or overnight shelter. This condition is met. There is no such service
within one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320 feet) of the proposed transitional housing
use.
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• The Council therefore finds that the proposed use is in fact a"rooming and boarding house" which
is not a permitted use in an R4 zoning dish
The Council fitrther fmds that the Planning Commission erred when it granted a parking
variance for the proposed use. Because MFHA use is not transitional housing it does not
need parking variance. Further, even if MFHM were transitional housing, the Planning
Commission nevertheless ened in its finding No. 4(a): there is nothing unique about this
particulaz property that compels granting a parking variance. The property has a garage
providing adequate off-street parking for single-family residential purposes. Furthermore,
the property can be put to a reasonable use as a single-family home and nottring about the
present configuration of the house and lot prevent this use from continuing.
• The Commission further erred in its finding 4(e). The parking variance was driven by
MFHM's desire to operate a multi-family use in a single-family zoning district. The
variance would then permit a use that is not permitted under the zoning code.
242 t1ND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that far the reasons stated above, the appeal of Jacob Dorer is
243 hereby granted; and, be it
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24� FURTHER RESOLVED, that the legal analysis prepared by the City Attorney's Office dated May 19,
246 2010 is also incorporated herein by reference as further support for the Council's decision; and, be it
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248 FURTHER RESOLVED, that because the Planning Commission erroneously approved a use that was not
249 a permitted use under the provisions of the zoning code, the CUP and variance application fees submitted
250 by the applicant shall be refunded; and, be it
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252 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Ciry Clerk shall immediately mail a copy of this resolution to Melvin G.
253 Miller, Jacob Dorer et al, the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission upon its adoption and
254 approval.
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Requested by Department oE
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Action Requested:
Granting [he appeal of Jacob Dorer and refunding application fees submitted by the applicant.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Re�ect (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firtn ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person(firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet.
lnitiating Problem, tssues, OpportUnity (Who, What, When, 4Vhere, Why):
Advantages IP Approved:
Disadvantages If Approved:
Disadvantages If Not AppYOVed:
Total Amount of
Trensaction: CosllRevenue 8udgeted:
Wnd'mg Sourte: Activity Number:
Financiai Information:
(Explain)
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(c) Except in B4 — BS business districts, the facility shall not be located in a planning
district in which one (1) percent or more of the population lives in licensed community
residential facilities, emergency housing facilities, shelters for battered persons with more
than four (4) adult facility residents, overnight shelters, and/or transitional housing facilities
with more than four (4) adult facility residents. This condition is met. District 4 has a
concentration of .58% of the population living in such facilities.
(d) In RL-RTl residential districts, the facility shall serve six (6) or fewer adult facility
residents and minor children in their care. In RT2 residential, TNl — TN3 traditional
neighborhoods, OS-B3 business and IR-Il industrial districts, the facility shall serve sixteen
(16) or fewer adult facility residents and minor children in their care. This condition is met.
The proposed transitional housing use would take place in an R4 district and would serve
five (5) adults.
(e) In RL-RT2 residential dish the facility shall not be located in a two-family or multi-
family dwelling unless it occupies the entire structure. This condition is met. The proposed
transitional housing use would take place in a single-family dwelling.
(� In residential districts, facilities serving seventeen (17) or more facility residents shall
have a minimum lot area of five thousand (5,000) square feet plus one thousand (1,000)
square feet for each guest room in excess of two (2) guest rooms. This condition does not
apply as the proposed use would only serve five (5) residents.
3. Sec. 61.501 lists five standards that all condiYional uses must satisfy:
(1) The extent, location and intensity of the use wi11 be in substantial compliance with the
Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by
the city council. This condition is met. The proposed transitional housing use is in accard
with the current Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan housing plan policy 6.7, "Link services
with affordable housing." These services include job trainang and education, which My
Father's House Minnesota, Inc. intends to provide. The proposed Housing Plan also
contains language supporting My Father's House Minnesota, Inc.'s mission to "end long-
term homelessness and reduce chemical dependence," including policy 3.4, "Assist in the
preservation and production of homeless and supportive housing." The District 4 Plan
Update also includes goals which would be supported by the proposed transitional housing
use. The unemploymenUunderemployment goal "to promote the creation of ineaningful
work for Dayton's Bluff residents and to promote better education of residents so that they
will be better prepared for jobs of the future" will be supported by My Father's House
Minnesota Inc.'s job training programs.
(2) The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the
public streets. This condition is met. The applicant has stated that the residents and staff
will get around primarily through a staff driver and that residents will not be permitted to
keep their own personal vehicles at the property. Due to the limited number of vehicles, the
hvo-caz garage with alley access and the on-street parking will be sufficient to provide
adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion for the transitional housing use.
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(3) The use will not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the
immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. This
condition is met. The house rules for My Father's House Minnesota, Inc. indicate that the
transirional housing use would not be detrimental to the exisring character of the
development in the immediate neighborhood, nor would it endanger public health, safety,
and general welfare. These rules include a requirement that clients are expected to keep the
property and themselves in a"neat, clean, presentable responsible manner" and are
prohibited from bringing "alcohol, dmgs, pomography or weapons" on the premises.
(4) The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the
surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. This condition is met. The use
would not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding
property for uses permitted in the district because the My Father's House Minnesota, Inc.
mission statement, history and description, operational plan, and essential services plan all
indicate that the transitional housing use proposed would have minimal neighborhood
impact. Among other requirements, the clients would be required to keep respectful hours
and retum to the premises before 11:OOpm on a weeknight or 12:OOam on a weekend and
they would be required refrain from bringing alcohol or drugs on the premises.
(5) The use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district
in which it is located. This condition is not met. The proposed use would take place in an
existing single family home, which appears to conform to the minimum lot size, height
maximum, and yard setbacks for the R4 zoning district. However, the parking requirement
far transitionai housing is one space for every two residents, so My Father's House, Inc.
would require three (3) parking spaces. The site plan shows only a two (2) car garage, so a
variance for parking is required.
4. Section 61.601 sets out the required findings for a variance of the Zoning Code:
(a) The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provision of
the code. This finding is met. The transitional housing use for five (5) residents is a
reasonable use for this property. Under strict provision of the parking requirement, the
property in question could not be used as a transitional housing facility for five (5)
residents.
(b) The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property, and these
circumstances were not created by the landowner. This finding is met. This property has a
short driveway and the lot configuration does not provide room for a parking pad adjacent
to the garage, so the land owner cannot use it for the required parking within the confines of
the private property line. The landowner did not create that situation, as the garage and
driveway location both appeaz to predate his ownership of the property.
(c) The proposed variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and is
consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare of the inhabitants of the City
of Saint Paul. This finding is met. The intent of the parking requirement is to ensure that
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properties provide adequate parking for their various uses. The two (2) parking spaces on
the site will be adequate for this transitional housing facility. My Father's House
Minnesota, Inc. will have a van onsite and hire a staff driver. The applicant has stated that
the five (5) adult residents of the facility will not be permitted to keep personal automobiles
on site.
(d) The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property, nor will it alter the essential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably
diminish established property values within the surrounding area. This finding is met.
Permitting the variance to reduce required parking by one space will maintain the current
character of the property and the supply of light and air to adjacent property.
(e) The variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the
provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor
would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property, This finding is
met. The variance of required parking would permit a transitional housing facility, which is
a conditionally permitted use in the R4 district.
( fl The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel of land. Thas finding is met. The applicant is seeking the
variance of required parking so he can have a transitional housing facility on the property
and not primarily to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, under
the authority of the City's Legislative Code, that the application of Mr. Melvin Miller for a
conditional use permit for transitional housing for drug and alcohol recovery for six (6)
adult males and variance for parking at 1116 Pacific St is hereby approved subject to the
following additional conditions:
1. The applicant obtains and maintains certification as a Group Residential Home from
Ramsey County.
2. The applicant enfarces the House Rules (attached in full to this resolution) including
property upkeep, no entry after 11:OOpm on weekday evenings and 12:00 am on weekend
evenings, and the prohibition of alcohol, drugs, or weapons on the premises.
3. Residents may not have their own vehicles on-site.
4. Potential residents will be screened by Ramsey County and the applicant and those who
have a history of sexual offense and/or violent crime shall not be refened to the transitional
housing facility at 1116 Pacific or accepted as residents there by the applicant.
5. The applicant shall provide a van for the residents' use, and the van shall be parked
inside the garage when not in use.
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6. The House Rules and a staff contact name and phone number will be provided to the
neighbors within one block of 1116 Pacific and to other neighborhood residents upon
request.
7. The number of adults staying overnight at the property will be limited to six (6), one of
whom will be a staff person.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Leg. Code § 61.702(a), Jacob Dorer, duly filed an appeal (PED
Zoning File No. 10-217806) from the determination made by the Commission, and requested a hearing
before the City Council for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the said Commission; and
WHEREAS, acting pursuant to Leg. Code §61.702(b), and upon notice to affected parties, a public hearing
was duly conducted by the City Council on May, 5, 2010, where all interesYed parties were given an
opportunity to be heard and, at the close of the public hearing, the Council laid the matter over to May 19,
2010 for the purpose of receiving an opinion from the City Attorney's Office regarding whether the use as
proposed was a transitional housing facility; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 201 Q the City Attorney's Office submitted an opinion in which the City
Attomey's Office concluded that the use proposed by MFHM was not "transitional housing" as defined
under Leg. Code § 65.154; that the proposed use appeared to more closely resemble a"connnunity
residential facility, health deparhnent licensed" use as defined under Leg. Code § 65.155; but, that the
operational aspects of the use described by MFHM were ultimately most similar to a"rooming and
boarding house" which is a use not permitted in an R4 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Council, having heazd the statements made, and having considered the application, the
report of staff, the record, minutes and recommendation of the Zoning Committee and the Commission's
resolution, and the analysis of the City Attorney's Office does hereby
RESOLVE, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul, pursuant to Leg. Code § 61.704 hereby reverses the
decision of the Planning Commission in this matter, based upon the following findings of the Council:
The Council finds that the Planning Commission erred when it approved the proposed use as
transitional housing. Given the degree of "disability" which defines an individuaP s eligibility for
Group Residential Housing payments, it is unlikely that the clients Ramsey County will place into
MFHM are individuals capable of "living independently within a reasonable period of time,
generally about 18 months." The Council further finds that the lack of any requirement by MFHM
to have the individuals who will reside at MFHM to "participate in appropriate program activities
designed to facilitate independent living" also demonstrates why the proposed use is not transitional
housing. Thus, the Pianning Commission erred when it approved a CUP for the proposed use as
transitional housing.
• The Council also finds that the proposed use does not meet the definition of a community
residential facility, health department licensed." The Council finds that the level of "direct and
indirect supportive services" as well as the operational philosophy of MFHM does not meet the
level of services expected far a licensed community residential facility.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING &
ECpNOMIC DEVfiLOPMENT
Cecile Bedor, Olrec(or
CTTY OF SAIN'I` PAUL .
Chris�opher 8. Coleman, Mayor
April 9, 2010
Ms. Mary Erickson
City Council Research Office
Room 310 City Hail
Saint Paul, Minnesota 551Q2
Dear Ms. Erickson:
25 Wes! Fourth S(ree!
Saln! Patd, MN 55102
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Telephone: 651-266-6700
F¢csim�le: 651-228-3220
I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday,
May 5, 2010, for the following zoning case.
Zoning File Number: 10-217-806
File Name:
Address:
Jacob Dorer et af
1116 Pacific 5t.
Purpose: Appeal of Planning Commission decision approving a conditional
use permit for transitional housing for drug and alcohoi recovery for
6 adult males and a parking variance of 1 space
Previous Action:
Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval 6- 0- 0,
Planning Commission Reaommendation: Approval, 'f7-1 (Fernandez),
I have confirmed this day with Council President Lantry's office. My understanding is that this
public hearing request will appear on the Council agenda on or before the Aprii 2&, 201Q, Gity
Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legaf Ledger.
Please call me at 651-266-6551 if you have any questions.
Sjncerely, _,
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CI'IY O� SAi�i IT PAUL
Christopher B. Caleman, .�tayor
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Ms. Man/ Erickson
City Council Research Oifice
Room 310 City Haii
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
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Re: Zoning File #: 10-217-806
File Name: Jacob Dorer et ai
Address; 1116 Pacific St, SW corner af Frank
Purpose: Appeai of Planning Commission decision approving a conditional
use permit for transtitional housing for drug and alcohol recovary
for 6 adult males and a parking variance of 1 space
Citv Cout�cil Hearinq: P+ffav 5 201� 5:30 p.m., Gi#v Gounctl Chambers
. Staff Recommendation:
District Council:
Zoning Committee Recommendation:
Support:
Opposition:
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval
District 4
Approval with condition(s), vote: 6- Q
1 peopfe spoke, 0 letters were received
9 people spoke, 5 letters were received
Approval, vote: 17 -7 (Fernandez)
Staff Assigned:
Emiiy Goodman, 651-266-6551
Aftachments: Pianning Commission resolution:
Planning Cor�m+ssioh minufes,
Zoning Committee minufes,
Deadline forAction Extension Letter
Corresgondence received
Staff Report packet
cc: Zoning �iie #: 10-217-806
Applicanf:
Gify Council f�embers
Disfrict Councii: 4
Donna Drummond
Wendy Lane
Allan Torsfenson
Peter Warner
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Department of Plannrng and Economic Development
Zoning Section'
i4D0 City Nal1 Annex
25 West Fourth Street
- Saint Paul, MN 551 02-1 634
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Address 988 hAcisan Ave.
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TYPE OE IaPPE�` L: Application is hereSy made toY an appeal to the:
�_ ❑ Pfanning Commission, under provision of Chapter 61, Seclion 701, Paragraph e of the
i _., Zoning Cods, of a decision made by the Planning Administrator or Zoning Administrator
OR
� City Cauncil, under provision of Chapter 61, SecUOn 702, Paragraph a of the Zo�ing Code,
of a decision mada by the Pianning Commission
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Date of decision: March 26th 2010 Fife Number: 10-30 �P�`-��
GF.OUNDS FOR ABPEA�.s ExplaiR why you fae! there has been an error in any requfrement, permit, decislon' or
refusal made by an administrative otficial, or an error in Fact, procedure or flnding made by the Planning
Commission.
Due to°space limitations, please see atfached sheet ior grounds for appeal.
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GROiJNES FOP�F,PPr��; Expiain whyyou `eel there has be�r a� erro; in.any
requi.*�ment, per, decision or re�asai made by an adm;rist; ad ofnciai, or an
e? � ar in fac�, procedure or finding mGde by che Plann;, g Comtr.issia
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The Mounds Park neighbcrhood believzs �.hat �he, Plan�!ing Commission errea��r'cizen
�hey approved the appiica�ion by Mel+rin Nttilzr, We be.1i2`ve tha� *hey:nac�e errors of
fact,and finding and appeal this decision to the Ciry Council, We nnd probiems with
both the conditional use and the variance and v�ould ]ike to appeal bo*h with this
one appeal, Briefly stated below are t3ie errors we find below, and would ]ike ta
expand on these points in writing and in person in greater detail than possible here,
Firstiy, Che Commission made errors of iact when considering the facility; and may.
have believed that iC is a licensed faeility, when itt facr.it is run under contraetwith
Ramsey County, We believe that the figure of,58olo per population is based on
Iicensed facilities and not County contract and other aduit resident faciiitles, A
licensed faciliry implies a different level oi oversight than one that is contracted. We
also 6nd the' parking variance to be recoriimended in error, The reasonable us2
standard.described in 4(a) states that no reasonable use can be found for the
building uniess this variance is granted, In Fact, for over 100 years, it has functioned
as single Family home.
. Secondly, the Commission made errers of finding when theyfound that the use
would not be detrimental to the existing character ofthe development in the
immediate neighborhood and would endahger the publiG health safety and general
welfare. The for-profit carporation running this facility has no experience with an
adult facility of this nature, Gity staff says that the rules of the house will ensure thai
the residents keep the hause "neaE, clean and presentable". The rules that they have
devised are in a singie par.agraph that is tnuch too genera] to derive these
conclusions, and the history of the house does not bear out that theywilllead to a
safe or clean environment. Unfortunately the owners have repeatedly shown that ,,
they cannot maintain the in a city-approved manner, It recently took more
than 6 months to get the owners to repair. a condemned po'rch. The rules say that no
alcohol or drugs are allov5ed on the.premises, but fail to mention that sobriety is a
requirement for Iiving in the house. The rules also fail to�deScribe the repercussions
of violating the,policies, Wi11'the residents be turned out on the streeC, or picked up
by police? Tt�e staff running ehe facility have never owned, operated or worked in a
iaciliLyfoT adults. This is evident from their incamplete and confusing application.
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V�Ye also find an error in the cdmmissions finding that two parking spots wiIl be
sufflc;eni for the residence because the residents won't have cars. There will be Yhe
hause van, but there will al,so be a full time staffperson, plus a cook and/or driver
[since th�vanwill be stor.ed in the garage) and/or other staff person - so there
could be 3 vehicles of staff, not includingvisitors, who will be permitted to park
there. We helieve that at least four or five would be needed, rather than the two
available.
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WNEREAS, Mr Nielvin Miller, File # 10-113-?81, has applied for a condi#ional use permii for transitionai
housing for drug and alcohol recovery for 6 adult males and variance for parking Under the provisions cf §
65.159 and s61.601 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, on proper(y located af 1116 Pacific St, Parcel
Identification Number (PIN) 332922430070, legally desaribed as Drakes Re Qf 828 1011 11 b19 Lot 1 Slk
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WHEREAS, the Zoning Commiftee of the Pfanning Commission, on Nlarch 18, 201 Q held a pubiic
hearing at which alI persons present were given an opportunity to be heard pursuant fo said appiicaf+on in
accordance with the requiremenfs o'F §81.303 oi the Saint Paut Legislative Code; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to iis Zon'tng
Committee at the public hearing as substantialiy reflected in the minufes, made the following findings ofi
fact:
1. My Fathet's House Minnesota, Inc.'s mission is "to end long-term homelessness and reduce
chemical dependence by providing a safe, clean and drug free living quarters to Minnesota's
homalass popufafion who have been identifted as having alcohol and drug related problems."
• They are proposing to provide transifional housing fo five (5) male residenfs on this property. The
facility will be staffed by an executive director, program director, program manager, staff cook, and
stafF driver. At least one staff person will be on site at all times. Throughou# their residency, cfients
wiil progress toward independent life skilis, sobriety, and placement into permanent housing.
2. Sec. 65.159 lists six standards that all transitional housing facilities must satisfy:
(a) (n residentral, TIY9-TN3 fraditional neighborhood and OS — 82 busrness districts, a conditional
use permtt is required for facillties serving more fhan four (4) adu(t facility residents and minor
children rn theircare. This condition will be mef upon approval of t�'�is applicafion.
(b) ln RL-RTZ residential districts, the facility sha!l be a minimum distance of one thousand three
hundred twenty (1, 320) feet from any other transitiona! housing facrlity with more than four (4J adult
facilrty residents, (icensed community residenfial facitiiy, emergency housing facilify, she(fer for
6attered persons with more than four (4) adult facilrfy residents, or ovemiqht shelter. This condifion
is met. There is no such service wifhin one �housand three hundred twenty (1,320 feet) of the
proposed transitional housing use.
(c) Except in 84 — B5 business districts, the faeility shall not be located in a planning districf in
which one (9) percent or more of the popu/ation lives fn /icensed comm�rnity residentia/ facilities,
emergency housing facilities, sheiters fo� battered persons with more than four (4) adult facility
�esidents, overnight shelters, and/or transitional housing facilities wi#h more than four (4J adu/t
facility residents. This condifion is met. bistrict 4 has a concentra#ion of ,58% of the populafion
living in such facilities.
(d) /n, RL-RT1 residential disfncfs, the facility shall serve six (&) ar fewer adu/t facllity residents and _
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family home, which appears fo conform io fhe minimum !ot size, heighf maximum, and yard
setbacks for the R4 zoning district. However, the parking requirsment for transitional housing is
one space for 2very twa residenfs, so My Fa#f�er's House, fnc. wouid require three (3) parking
spaces. The sife ptan shows oniy a two (2) car.garage, so a variance for parking is required,
4. Secfion 69,601 sets out the required findings for a variance of_ the Zoqing Coda:
(a) The proper`y in question cannat be put to a reasonable use unde� the strict provrsron of the .
code. This finding is met. The transitionaf housing use for five (5) residents is a reasonable
use for tl�is proparty. Under stricf provision of the parking requirement, fhe property in
quesfion coutd nof be used as a transifional housing facility forfive (5} residenfs.
(bJ The p(ight of the (andowneris due to circumstances unique to his properfy, and these :.
circumstances �,vere not creaied by the landowner. This finding is mef. 7his property has a
short driveway and the lot configuration does not provide roorrt for a par•king pad adjacen� to
fhe garage, so the land owner cannot use it for the requi"red parking within fhe confines of the
�rfvate property line. The landowner did not create fha{.sifuafion, as the garage and driveway '
9ocaiion bofh appear to predafe.his ownership of fhe property.
(cJ The proposed variance is in keeping wifh the spint and intenf of fhe code, and is consistent
with fhe healfh, safety, comfori; mota/s and wsifare of tf�e inha6iiants of the City of Saint Paul.
This finding is mef. The infenf of fhe parking requiremenf is to ensure fhaf properfies provide
adequate parking for fheir various uses. The two (2) parking spaces on the site will be
adequate for this transitionaf housing facility. My Father's House Minnesota, lnc. will have a
van onsite and hire a staff driver. The appiicant has stated thaf the five (5) adult residenfs of
the facilify will_not be pePmitfed to keep personal automobiles on site. '
(d) The proposed variance will not impair an adeqUate supply of light and air to adjacent property,
nor will it alter the assential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably diminish
established properiy values within fhs surrounding area. This.finding is met. Permitting the
_ variance fo reduce required parking by one space will rnainfain fhe current character of the
property and_the supply of light and air to adjacent property.
(e) .The variance, if granted, vrould not parmit any use that is not permitfed under the provisions of
the code for the property in the distnct where the affected land is located, nor would it alter or
• , change the zoning district classification oi the propecty. This finding is met. The variance o�
required parking would permit a transitional hous'rng facilifij,_ which is a candaional�y permitted ._
use in Ehe R4 district. . '
- (fl TFie request for variance is not 6assd pnman7y on a desire td increase the valoe or income
potential of the parcel of land. This finding is met. The appficantas seeking fhe variance of .
required parking so F�e can have a ftansPfiona( housing faciiify o�i tfie properfy.and nof primarify
to increase fhe valu� or income pofentia! of the parcal of iand. .
NQNl,. THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED, by fhe Sainf Paul,Planning Commission, under the authorify of
fhe City's Legislafive Code, fhat fhe apptication of Mr. IUtelyin Milter fior a conditional use permit for .
±ransitional housing for drug and aicoho[ Cecovery for six (6) adutt males and var�ance for parking af 1118
Pacifrc St is hereby ap�roved subject ta ihe following addi6onai condifions.
9: Tt�e applicant obfains and tr7aintains eertifcation as a Group Residential Fiome from Ramsey County.
2. The appiicant enforcas fhe House f2ules (attachecl in fui! to this resalufion) includir�g property upkeep,
" no entiy after 11:OOpm on weekday evenings and 12:OQ am onweekend evenings, and ihe
prohibition of alcohol, drugs, or weapons on fhe premi'ses.
-3. Residents may not havs their own vehides on-site.
4. Pofenfial residents.will be screened by Ramsey County and the app(icanf snd tfiose who have a
histoty of sexual offense and/or violent crime.shall nof be referred to the fr�nsitianaf facility at .
1116 Pacinc or accepted as residents there hy fhe app(icant..
b. The applicant sFia!! p�ovide a van for the_ residenfs' use, and- fh�T'.Y`an s�Fta �e park�d insi8e'�� `garage
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Saia* Paul P?ar�ing CConmission
Citc HaII Confereu�e Cenfex
IS Lz�llogg �oulevard Y�Y est
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A neeting oi the P1a.nning Comtnission of the City oz Saint Paul was held Friday, March 26, 2010, at
83fl a.m. zn the Conference Genter oi Ci.ry Hall.
Commissioners Mtnes. Halverson, Merrigau, Porter, Smitten, Thao, Youag; and
Present: Messrs. A1ton, Commers, Connolfy, �'ernandez, Gelgelu, Goodlow, Kramer,
Nelson, Scbertlez, Spauldi�g, Ward, and Wickiser.
Commissioners Mmes. *DonneIIy-Cohen, *Wencl, andNlr. *MarguLies
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�'ilso Presenf: Donna Drummond, Planning Di�ector; PhIl Belfiori, Lany Zaugs, Deparhnent of
Safery and Inspections staff, Allan Torstenson, Patricia 3ames, Luis 1'ereira,
Sarah Zorn, Anton 7erve, Emily Goodman, and Sonja Butler, Depark�nent of
Planning and Economic Development staff.
�. ApprosraI of minutes Ts'Iarch 12, 2010.
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1VIOTZOId: ConsnsissionerlYelson moved approval ofthe nxi�xutes oflYlarch �2, 20X0.
Commzssianer Thao secanded fhe ta:otio�z Tlie morio�s c¢rried zcnanzmatrsly on a vaice vote.
C�air's Annouucemenfs
Commissioner Commers, who is the Com�nission's first vice chaiz, chan'ed the meeting. He
announced that thete wouId be a change in the agenda's order; the Zoning Committee business
would be first and direcfly after would be the pubfic haaring. ,
PIannYUg f3Y`i'°ec'tot''s'Announcements
Donna Drummond reported fl7at the announcement for applicants to the Transportation
Comrnittee went out this week. She asked commissioners if they are aware of people who would
be good membets oi that commirtee that they shouid encourage them to apply. The deadline for
applications is April 30"�. There was a nodce on last Wednesday's City Council agenda fhat
Raymond Matter is suing the City of Saint Pau1 regarding a zoning case that the Planning
Commissiou had dealt with. It was a permit for the eseablishment of a legal non-conforming nse
for an excavafing business in Highwood. The City Council denied Ray Matter's appeal of
conditians„placed on the permit so the case is now goiug to court.
FUBLTC &EARIl'�G:
Commissioner Commers announced that.the Sainf Paul Planuing Couunission was holding a
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iYfflT'ION: Co�rz'rnF.s,rioner Xramer moved fJie Zonang CoYrvnifsee's recoxv;zend¢tior� to ¢pprove .
tlie madification o� no:zconforming use perinit subject to ¢dditlonal car<ditions. The matiorz
carried on a voice vofe with Nelson, Sp¢ulding, Ward vatir�g agcrnst t1¢e mcfian.
�' I O-I 10-727 Audrey NZatson — Conditionat use.permif for gazden center wir3a modificafion of lot
zrea. 1769, Selby Avenue betwesn Fauview and wbeeler. (flnton .Terye, 65I/266-G567)
lY�OTFON: Camnissioner Fframer moved tT:e Zonin; Comfnittee's recom.*nendation to rrpprove
tlae conditionat use permit subject to addiiiorzai corcditions. The rrzotion carried z�animourly
on a voice vote
�I0-113-461 Melvin Miller — Conditional use permit for transitional housing for drug and alcohol
recavery, for 6 adult m aies and vaziance for parking. I 116 Pacinc Street, SW comer at Frank.
(Emily Goodmcm, 651/Z66-6551)
Commissioaet Spanlding asked wkether or not this particvlar use should be certified as a Group -
Residentiai Home by Ramsey County. �
Commissioner Kramer e�lained that the first.condition within the resolution is. tfiat certificafion
fias to be received from Ramsey Couniy, and thaf condition wouid apply to any operator ai thfs
iocation. Uniit that certification is received, flie conditional vse permit is not in effect, Sincs it is
a condition of approval, it would also give the City the ability to revoke the conditiional use
permit m the future if that certification was canceied.
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Coramissioner Femandez said Phhaf because ofthe s�ong neighborfiood opposiuoa to tvis pernut,
fie wili be voting a° ;nst this.
1Vt0?`LON: C'o�avzxissioner L�ramer moved the Zoning Commiftee's recommendafion to ¢pprove
tTze conditioxa7 use perrxit subjecf to additional coxditians. The mation carried on a voice vote
� rvith Camrzvssianer Fernartdez voti�cg agaitzsf flze motion
Coaunissioner Kramer announced the items on the agenda for the neot Zoning Committee ..
meeting on Thursday, April l, 2010.
VT. HUD Consolidated Plan: 2010-ZO I4 — Staff informaiionat presentafion.
(Luis Pereirq 651/265-6591)
Mr. P ereira distributed a hand out showing the efigible uses of HUD programs and how Saint .
Paul has ussd ttie program fimds m the past. Fie said that the HUD t`onsolidated Plan is a plan _
' required to be complefed every (5) five pears by eniifIement communities fhat receive HUI7
funding. It is a pIanning document, not a budget doc�ent So it does specify some general
- pazamaters and priorities in varions areas, parficuiarly housing and to a lesser eb-tent, community
deveIopment. Tfus new update wotild apply to the 2010-2014 period replacing ttle 2005-2009 .
p1an. This is specific to three di#ferentE�UD funding sources: (CDBG) Community Development
Block Crrant, HOME Tnvesiment Partaership, and EmergEncy Shelter Grant.
� GDBG is the biggesE funding sourca raceived ouf of the tbree, and fixe most flekible, and '
decisions need to be made on how fo allocate these funds. There are three big naiional objectives
thaf E?UD vas for ttiesa funding sources. The big ons requires that a minimum of 70 percent of .
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!llli43UTE5 O� THE ZOPdiNG C��IfPl1fTTEE
Thursday, �b9arch 98, 2010 - 3:3J p.m.
� Gity Cauncil Chambers, 3rd Floor
City Ha1I and Gourt Nause
15 4'Jest Kellogg Boul�vard
PRESENT:
EXCUSED;
STAFF:
Alion, F3bnnelly-Cohan Goodlow, Kramer, Ne�an and WencJ
Commers, N9argulies
Ernily Goodman, Samanfha Langer, Patricia James, and Peter Warner
The meefing was chaired by Commissioher Kramer..
iL�ieivin t�litler -1 Q-913-461 - Gonditional use Qermii for #cansitional housing for drug and 2lcohol
recovery for 6 adulf m�ies ar�d variance for parking, 1116 Pacifiic St, SW corner at Frank
Emily Goodman presented fhe statf report with a recommendafion of approval with conditions for the
Condifional Use Permit & Variance. Emily Goodman also stafed District 4 recammended denial, and there
were 0 letters in support, and 5 letfers in oppasition.
Upon questions from the Commissioners, Ms Goodman stated she was not sure how long they have owned
the property,
Rev. Dr, Earl MiAer, Me{vin Miller and Gregary Maxie, the applicants were present. Mr. Miller explained that
� re was a great need for transitiona( housing in the community and #hey have aftempted to meet ali the
uirements and address aff of the concerns in the neigh6orhood. He also stated he feels the issues with
safety don't relafe to the zoning �ode. Mr. Miller also noted that they have explained to the neighborhood that
they take the safety issue seriously. The County and My Fathe�'s House Ninnesofa; Inc. wiil do an
assessment on possible residents and oEher controls will be put into place to ensure the neighbors safefy. _
Gregory Maxi stafed there is a growing need for transitional housing. He explained that with their backgrounds
they meet the qualificafions to operate the transitional housing faci(ity.
Upon inquiry from the Commissioners, Mr. Mifler stafed that fhey, have fhe capacify oi six residents and i� they
were at ful4 capacity they would nof have staff fiving at the property, He confirmed that there would be a s�aff
member on site 24 hours a day.
,Rev. Dc Earl Milier stated they have owned the property fhree years and it was not occupied during this time.
He explained that they have been working on this project for two years a�d they have ranovafed the property
�vifhin the Iast year, He stated currenfly the properfy meefs al1 County requirements. Ha explained they have
done their research and iheir backgrounds and education q�aalifres. thern fo run a iransitianal housing iacility.
Gregory Maxie explained that they currentiy have fwelve strict house rules that could be changed or updated
immediately if staff sees any potentiai probiems thatjeopardize the other residenfs or neighbors. He stated
they submitted a copy ofi the poiicies and procedures (see attached).
Nlr. Maxie ex�lained that Ku.rt Taylor of Ramsey County has accepted their proposal and is waiting for Zoning
Commif�ee(Planning Commission approval to pursue with the licer�.,s. Mr. Maxie stated that to htis knowledge
�fate does not require anything.
i�r. Miller explained that there shouid be adequa#e parking for Pwo io three staif inembers and a van will be fhe
pr.imary transpartation for the residents which wili be kept in the garage.
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pface by the Counfy and (Ny Fafher's House Minnesofa (MFHNi}: Mr. Miller also stafed he doesn'f be(ieve-.
properfy Values wi(f be affected. Ne also explained thaf visifation wi1[ be timifed and a sign up she�t wi1! be
posted so that they can account for how many peopie wiit visit t�te proparty at one time,
Gregory Maxie explained thaf uiilizing the van will limit any poientiai parking or traif+c issues and it wi11 be kepi
in the garage. Mt. Maxie sfafed he befieves the chi]dren will be very safe due to the safety guards thsy have
pui in place. They are trying to provide a posifive service for the neighborhood. He reiferated they are nof
luoking to rnake a lof of money if is:a genuine concern to help people, He also stated thaf there will ba on2 to
tv�o staff inembers on site at all times. �
Melvin Miller expiained fhe accommadations_and that there are a tofai of five bedrooms. He explained the
source of the clienfs wiii be from Ramsey County and the adr"rrission policy is listed in detail on page four of tviy
Fafher's House Minnesofa Poficies and Procedures iUfanua[ fhaf was submitEed (see affached).
Gregory NTaxie expiained tMe RULE-25 Chemical Heafth a§sessment, Mr. Maxie also stated that the cGents �
they t wil! be decided_ by Ramsey.County &ut MFNM prohibits sexua! deviant predators and people �ith
a h'tstory of violen�e from staying af MFNM. He aiso explained thaf. MFHM also conducfs an assessmenf. Mr.
Maxie explained Ramsey Countyls providing the funding and #hey will de#ermine the length of the sfay.for
each individuai which can be a minimum of thirfy days and a maximum of eighteen months. He also stafed
ihey a van hasn't been purchased yef. He confirmed that fhe residents cannot_have a vehicfe at the property.
The public hearing:was closed, '
Commissioner Kafhi Danne(ly-Cahen moved approva� with conditions of fhe Condifional Use Permit &
Variance. Commissioner Erick Goodiow seconded fhe mofion. �
Aner discussion regarding concerns Encluding; house rules, batt on vehicles; number of res'rdents, and onsiie
staff not being �isted in fhe Condition Use Permit, the-motion failed by a Vote of 3-3-0. Cornmissioners Wencl,
Nafson and Chair Kramer voted against the motion..
Aftar further discussion on adding the following condifions: 1) the applicanf enforces House Rules (attachedj
4acluding property upkeep; 2) residents may nof have vehicies on-site; 3) pofential residents will be scr°ened
by Ramsey County and.MFHM and those v✓ho have a history of violence or sexual offences wiii not be
permitfed; 4) a van wifl be provided for the residents; and 5) adulfs staying overriighf are limited fo six, one oi
�,�!hom wiii be a staff person, fhe mofion passed by a yofe of 6-0-0. Commissioner Katfii Donnelly=Cof�en
roved approya( wfth condifions.of fhe Conditional Use Permif & Variance. Cammissioner Barbara Wend .
seconded the mofion. .
Adopted . Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Abstained - 0
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1. FtLE NAME: Neivin Mi11er FiLE �: 10-113-461
2. �t�PLICANT: Mzivin Miller HEA.RtNG Dl�TE: Marcn 18, 201C
3. fl'PE OF aPPLICATlt3?�!: ConditionGl Use Permi# & Variance
4. LOCATi0�7: 1116 Pacinc St, 5W comer at Frank ,
5. PIN & LEG.4L DESCR1PTi0�1: 332922430070, Drakes Re Of 628 1011 11b11 Lot 1 Blk 8
o. PLAPl3d1�G flISTP,IGT: 4 PF2ESEf�ST ZO�!l1vG; R�',
7. ZOfVi1VG CODE REFEREt�ICE: § 66.159; § 61.501; §61.601; 01.202(bj
8. STAFF REPORT DATE: March 10, 2010 8Y: Emily Goodman
9. DATE.RECEfVED: Fe6ruary 25, 2010 60 DRY DEADLItVE FOR ACTfON: ApriJ 26, 2010
A. PURPOSE: Condifional use permit for transitional housing for drug and alcohol recovery for six (6)
aduit males and variance for parking
B. PARCEL SlZE: Approximately 40 ft. of frontage on Pacific Street, with 130 ft, on Frank Street,
and an approximate area of 5120 sq. ft. ,
C. EXISTING LAND USE: Single family dwelling
D. SURROUNDItVG LA1�D USE:
North: Mixed-density residential and business uses (RM2, R4, and 82)
Easf: Single-family residential uses (R4)
South: Single- and mulfi-family residential uses (RM2, R4)
. West: Single-family residential uses (R4) _
E. ZONING CODE CI 1 ATIO�: §65.159 lists conditions for transiiional housing facilities; §61.501 lists
general requirements for ali condifional uses; §61.202(b) authorizes the planning commission to
grant variances when related fo permits, using the required findings of §61.601.
F. HISTORY/DISCUSSIOt�: There are no zoning actions or records for fhis property.
G. DISTRICT COUPiCIL RE�OINMENDATION: The District 4 Community Coundl sent a letfer to the
City stating fhat the Council does not support approval of a conditional use permit for transitional
housing at 111�6 Pacific Street.
H. FINDlRIGS:
1. IViy Fafher's House Minnesota, inc.'s mission is "to end long-term homelessness and reduce
chemical dependence by providing a safe, clean and drug free living quarters to Minnesota's
homeless population who have been idenfified as having alcohoi and drug related problems.°
They are proposing to provide fransitional housing to six (6) mafe residents. on this property.
The facility will be staffed by an executive director, program director, program manager, staff
cook, and staff driver. 7hroughouf thefr residency, ciients wtill progress toward independent fife
skills, sobriefy, and placement into permanent housing.
2. Sea 65.9 591ists six standards that all transifionai housing facilities must satis#y:
(aJ In reside�tial, TN9-TN3 traditionaJ neigh6orhood and OS — 82 bvsiness districts, a
condifional use permit is r2quired for facilifies serving more fhan four (4) adu/t facilify residants
and mtnor children in ft�eir care. This condifion will be met upon approval of fhis application.
(b) In RL-RT2 residential drstricts, tne facilify shall be a minimum distance of one thousand three
hundred twenty (9, 320) feet from any other transitionat housing facility with more fhan four (4)
adult facitity residents, licensed cornmunity residentia( facility, emergency housfng facilify, shelfer
for battered persons with more fhan four (4) adu/f facility residents, or overnight she(ter. This •
• condition is met. There is no such servica wifhin one thousand three hundred iwenty (�,320
feet) af the proposed transifsonal housing usa.
(c) Except in B4 — 85 business districts, the faci(ity shall not be loeated rn a planning district in
which one (1) percenf or more of fhe popu/ation lives in /i�ensed communify residentia/ faci/ities,
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emergency.housing facilities, she(ters forbattered persons wrth more fhan four (4) aduli faoilify
residents, overnight shelters, andlor transitional housing facifities with more than faur (4) adul'r
facility residenis. 7his condition is met. District 4 has a concsnfraiion of .58% oT the populafion
living in such facifities,
(d} fn RL-RT� residentia/ drsfricts, tha tacilify shall senie s& (8J or fe�n�er adult facififyresideots
and minor children in their care, in P,T2 residsniial, TN� — TN3 fradrtional neighborhoods, OS-
� B3 business and (R-l9 industrial districts, the faciliiy shall setve sixteen (16) or fewer adu(t facility
residents and minor children in therr care. This condition is met. The proposed transitional
housing use wauld fake piace in an R4 district and wouid serve six (6) adutts at capaciiy.
(e) /n RL-RT2 residentia/ distrrcts, the facilify sha/f not 6e located in a two-family or multi-tarraily
dv✓ellirig unless is occupies the entire structure. This condition is mef. The proposed transifional
housing use would fake place in a single-family dwelfing.
(� tn residential disfricfs, facilities serving sevenfeen (97) ormore facilify rssidsnts shalt have a
minimurri !ot area of five fhousand (5, 000) square feet p(us ona thousand (9, 000) square feef for
each guest room in excess of hvo (2) guest rooms, Th'ts condition doas rtof apply as the
proposed use would only serve six (6) residents.
3. Sea B1.501 lists five sfandards tfiat all candi6onal uses must satisfy:
(9J The exfent, location and intensity of the use will be fn substantial compliance with the Saint
Paul Coinprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea p/ans whicfr were approved by the
citycouncil. This conditian is met. The proposed trans'rfiona! hQUSing use is in accord with
the currenf Sainf Paul Comptehensive Plan housing plan policy 6.7, °Link services witfi
affordable housing." These services include job training and education, which My Father's
House Minnesata,. �nc, intends to provide. The proposed Nousittq Plan a{so confains
Ianguage supporting My Father's House Ntinnesota, lnc.'s m'tss'ton to "end long-term
homelessness artd reduce chemical dependence," inc(uding policy 3,4, "Assist in the
preservation and producfion of homeless and supporfive housing." Ths District 4 Plan
Update also inciudes goals which wou(d be supported by fhe proposed fransifiona( housing
use. The unempfoyment/underemployment goai "to promote fh2 creafion of ineaningful work
for Daytaris Bluff residents and to promote better education of residenfs so that fhey will be
bet�er prepared for jobs of the future" will be supported by My Father's House Minnesota
Inc.'s job training prograins.
(2J The use wl(/ provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffia congestion in the pub/ic
streets. This�condifion is met. The applicant has'stated that ihe six residents and four stafi
wili get around primarily through a staff driver and fhat residents will not be permi#ed to keep
' their own personal yehicles at the properiy, Due to the limited numb2r of vehicles, the iwo-
car garage wifh a�ley aceess and the on-sfreet parking witl be sufftcient fo provide adequafe
ingress and egress to minimize tra�c congestion for fhe iransitional housing use.
(3) 7he use will not be detrirrienta! to fhe existing characfer of the development in the immediafe
neighborhood orendangertfte publichealth, safetyand general we(fare..'fhis conditian is
met. The house rules for My Father's House Minnesota, Inc. indicate thaf the transitional
� housing use wouid not be deirimenta! ta the existing character of the develop,-nertt in the
immediate neighborhood, nor would it endanger public health,. safiety, and ge�erai tivelfare.
These tules include a requirement fhat clienis are expecfed to keep tfie property and
fhernselves in a"neat, clean, presentable responsible manner� snd are prohibited from
6ringing "alcohol, drugs, pomogt�aphy or weapons" on the pr'em'tses,
(4) The use wr/l not impede the norma! and ordarly development and improvement of the
surrounding property for uses permitfed in fhe disfrict. This condition is met. 7he use.wouid
not impede'the noCmal and orderiy development and improvement ofi the surrounding
prop�rfy for uses permitfed in fhe �sfricf because the Nly Fafhe�'s House Minnesofa, lnc.
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mission statemer�f, history and descripiion, operafional plan, and esseniial servic�s pian all
indicaie #hat the fransifionai housing use proposed wouid have minimal neighborhood
impact. Among ofher requir2ments, ihe clienis would be required fo ke�p raspectiul hours
and retutn ta the premises beiore 11:OOprn on a weaknight or 12:OOam on a weekend and
they would be required refrain irom bringing aJcohol or drugs on the premises.
(5) The use shall, in a!! oiher respecis, conTO�m to the applicable regulations of fhe disirici in
which it is located. This conditian is not met. The pronosed use would take ptace in an
exisiing single famiiy home, v�thich appears to conform to the minimum lof size, height
maximum, and yard setbacks for the R4 zoning district. However, the parking requiremenf
for transitionai housing is one space for every i�,+io residents, so My Father's House, inc.
` would require three (3) parking spaces. The site pian shows only a two (2) car garage, so a
variance for parking is required.
4. Section 61.601 sets oui the required findings for a variance of the Zoning Code:
(a) The properfy in question cannot be put to a reasonab(e use under the strict provision of the
code. This find'tng is met. The transifional housing use for six (6) adult males is a
reasonable use for this properfy. Under strict provision of the parking requirement, the
property in question could not be used as a transitional housing facility for six (6) adults.
(b) The plight of tlie landowneris due to circumstancas unique to hrs property, and these ,
circumstances were not c�eated by the landowner. This finding is met. This property has a
short driveway and the fot configuration does not provide room for a parking pad adjacent
• to fhe garage, so fhe land owner cannot use it for the required parking within fhe confines
of the private property line. I he landowner did not create that situation, as the garage and
driveway locafion both appear to predate his ownership of the property.
(c} Th2 proposed varlance is in keeping wifh the spirit and intent of the code, and rs consistent
wifh the health, safety, corr�fort, mo�a(s and welfare of fhe inhabitants of fhe Crty of Saint
PauL This finding is mef. The intent of the parking requirement is to ensure that properiies
provide adequafe parking for iheir various uses. The two (2) parking spaces on the site will
be adequate far fhis transitional housing facility. My Father's House Nlinnesota, Inc. will
have a van onsite and hire a staff driver. The applicant has stated that the six (6) adult
residents of the facility wiil not be permitted to keep personai automobiles on site,
(d) The proposed variance �.vil1 not impair an adequate supp/y of light and air to adjacent ..
properfy, nor wil( if alfer fhe essenfial character of fhe surrounding area or unr'easonably
diminish established property va/ues within the surrounding area. This finding is met.
Permitting fhe variance to reduce required parking by one space wifl maintai�� fhe current
character of the property and the supply of iighi and air to adjacent prope�ty.
(e) The varian�e, if granfed, wovld not permif any use fhat is nof permif#ed under fhe
provisions of the codz for tha p� operty in the dist�ict where the affected (and is loca!ed, nor
would it alter or change the zoning drsfrict classi�cation of the prope�ty, This finding is met.
The variance of required parking would permit a transitianal housing facility, which is a
condiiiona(Iy permifted use in the R4 district.
(fJ �he request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to rncrease the vafue or incoms
potential of the parce! of land. This finding is met. The applicant is see.king the variance oi
required parking so-he can have a transitional housing facility on the property and not
primarily to increase the value or income potential qf the parcel of land.
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conditional usa permit for transitiorial housing for drug arid alcohol recovery for six (6) adult males
and variance for parking subject to the fallowing addifional conditions:
1. The appficant obtains and maintains certification as a Group Residentia! Home from Ramsey
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2. _ The appli�ant enforces fhe Nouse ftules �nciudi7g na enfry after 11:OOpm on weekday aveniRgs
and 92:00 sm on weekend evenings, fhe prohibition of aicahol, drugs, or weapons on #he �_
premises, and proparfy upkeep.
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TY'PE O� PERA4IT: Applicaiion is hereby made ior a Conditional Us2 Permit under previsions of
Chapfer ��Section {� , Paragraph� o# the Zoning Gode.
SUPPORTING INfORMATIOPl: Explain how the use will meef al1 of tha appficable standards and canditions.
I� you are requestirig modificafion of any spec'sal condifions or standards for a condifional use, explain why
the modification is needed and how if ineefs the rsquirements fos modification of speciz7 condifiions in
Section 61.502 0{ fhe Zoning Cade. Atfach addi#ional sheeis if necessary.
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Reauest for Proposal: MY FATI�R'S HOUSE M�IrTESOTA.INC, BASE RATE GROUP
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Need for Transiiional GRzi ............::..........:....:......:.............................:..:.........................:.... 1
�fisstioa Statemenf ........................................................................._...,.................................. Z
Vendor Fac# Sheet (Attachment: A:) .............................:........................:............................... 3
Iiistory and Deseription oi Who We Are (Aftachment: B) ......:....................:..................... 4
� Organizational Chart (Attachment: C) .........:.............:................................:..:...................... � 5
Financial Siability (_Atfiachme¢t D) ......................................:.....................................:..:...... 6/7
Essential 5ervices Planned and Offered (Attachment: E) ................................................:..... 8
Stafi qaa�iftcations .........................................:..:......:...........:.................:.............................. 9
Individual Discharge Plan ..............:.......................:.........................:.................................... 10
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Energency Procedures ....:...:............................................:.......................................:..........: 12
ConsentForm ...................................._.........._......._.......:.............:............ �.......................... 13
The Homeless and Chemiczl FIealth Scaie,-Pretest ............................................................� 14 ,
The Homeless and Chemical Health Sca1e,-Post-test ......................................................... . 15 -
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire .................._..:..........._............._...................................... - 16
- Niy Father's House Mi.nnesota, Inc .................................:..................:._.:.............................. 17. .
K eierences and Suggestad Readings ..:............................:...:................................:............:. T 8
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Long-ferm home?essness, snbstasce abase anc� dependency are serious social problems ;.ha#
can have profotmd effects physically, mentaily, moraIIy and spiritually on individuais and their
families. In addition, these social problems can contribute significantly to other ser�ous emotional
and behavioral problems. T1�e United States federal definition of homelessness, Title 42, Chap�er
119, Sub-chapter i, is a person who lacks a f�ed, regular, and adequate night-fime residence; in
addition to an individual who has a primary nighf-time residence that is a supervised publicly or
privately operated shelter designed to provide temparary liviug accommodafions, including welfare
hatels, cone egated shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill.
In addition, homelessness can also be described as an institution tfiat provides atemporary
residence for individuals intended to be instihrtionaiized; or a public or private place not designed
foz, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (LTS Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 2009). The Third Annual Homeless Assessment Report_to
Congress (2007) indicated that the point-in time there were 671,888 homeless and unsheltered
families inthe nation. The Minnesota Coalifion for the Homeless (2008) reported that 9,000
. iudividuals were homeless; sutprisingly, very little changes has occurred from tlze 2003 stafistics
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S�bstance abuse can be described as a maIadaptive pattern of substance use Ieading to
clinicaily si�ificant impairment or disiress in failure to fialfill major obligations (e.g., af work, home
and or schooI). This criterion also applies to reoccurring legal problems,'Substance Depandency is
described as a maladapfive paitern of substance use leading to significant impaiiment or distress
marlced by: dimizushed effects of continual use, a need for increase amounts for intoxication, neglecf
of important social, occupafion or activities are given up, or unsuccessful attempts to reduce or
control usage (Diagnostic Statistical Manusl, 2000). . Individuats who presenf themselves �vith snch
problems need treatment, care or rehabilitafion,
Transitionai housing programs have been implemented by GRH planners to combat the
growingpopulafion of long-term homeless individuals who are addicted to drugs and alcohol and
have other men,tal illness concerns, My Fathex's House Minnesota, Ine., staff strives towazds success
of individuals beooming self-sufficienf to live indepeadently. As it has been noted, no
comprehensive, coordinated services exist in the targeted area of Dayton Bluff, in Ramsey Counfy,
Minnesota to meet the identified needs of individuals over 18 years of age. Not surprisingly, MFHM,
Ino. is s#rafegicallp designed and unique in assisfing the homeless and chemically dependent .
individuals become independenf, staying abstiuent from atl mood aitering chemicaLs, and
establishing self-sufficiency to live in permanent housing.
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To end long-ta� �omelessness arod reduce chemical dependence byproviding a safa, clean
and drug free living quarters to Minnesota's homeless population �rho have.been ideatified a� having
alcohol and drug related problems. We advocafe for clients wfio ase homeless in i6e Twin Cities to
obtairi�pennanent suitable,low income subsidize housing aad reduce the risk of continual use oi
mood altering chemicals. In addiiaoa, My FatUer's House Ivlinnesota, Tnc. (Iv1FHM, IN�) seeks to
gromote harm reduction to individtials by increasing protective facfors oi being responsible
productive sooial human beings. Our mission statement i s huilt on the belief thaf it is tbrough
co2laboration azsd participation at alI levels that Iong tesm social chaage can be effectiva. Our arena
of staff are made up of spirit filled, Chtist-]ike team of pro.fsssionals, and our service philosophy is
"Always pray becaase when prayers goes up; blessiags come down."
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Doing Business As:
Transitional �`rroup Residential Hausin� (GRHI
Service Siie Tf otber than Corporate Headquarters): 1116 Pacific Street Saint Pau3. Minnesoia
55106
Corporate Headqu,u Address:
11 I6 Pacific Sireet Saint Pau1. Minnesota Zip Code: 55106
'�'elephone: (6�1) 485-2618 �'AX:
Corporation type: X P�ofit Non-Profit Public
Partnership Proprietorship
Federat Tas ID#: 41172Q681
E-Mail Address: earlfinillern,qwest.net�melvinemiller(t�vahoo.com�ma�earegorv(c��yahoo com
Executive Director: Rev. Dr. Earl Miller Telephone :( 651) 283-8728
Program Director: Melvin Miller Telephone: (651) 325-6329
Accounting Contact & Titt_e � Telephone: Proaxam Director�Melvin Miller (6511325-5329
List names of those with autl�ority to sign billings and receive payments i�cluding names, tifle, and
telephone number:
Rev_. Dt. Earl Miller (Execufive Direc#or & Chair Phone: 651Z83-8728
Melvin Miller (Program Director) Phone: (651) 325-6329
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Date:
If applicable: Licensed to do business by:
(PIease include copy of license)
Histary and ➢escriptian of �Iho We Are °
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The Rev., ➢r. Earl Miller Founder and Executive Director of Iv1y Fathei's I3ouse Minnesota,
Inc. (iv1PHM; Inc.) felt there was a gcowing need to reach ont into the commun?iy and make a; _
'7uf�ierence in the 7ives of the unforLunafe by provi3ing a frieudly, drng-free, safe and clean,. -
supporfive social liviug environment where �]1 aze welcome to get their Iives on the right track. Rev.
Dr. Eazl MiLter's experience as a respeotful clergymzn and member in the community has counseled
individual males and femates who shued some of the common conceins of being-homeless, addicted
to alcohol and drugs, to haviag family and legal problens. As the congregation of churches and othez '
community members acl�owIedged there was a need to do somethiug fo help, many of the� offer .
their ho�ies as a temporary place to Iive; surprisingly, many ofthe u�fortuuate e�pressed ihat f.bere
wa§ nothing 7�ke having their own pIace fo call home. .
As the vision became cIear to Dr. EarI M'itler, �e acknowledged the biblical scripture "There
is 'plenfy of room' in TY1y Father's $ouse (7ohn, 14:1-�" and as he set up, launched, and instifuted
his ideas, there came MyFather's House Mulnesota, Inc., Transifional Group Cliential Housing
(CTRFi). As a hvman service, MFHIv� Inc. is ciurentIy designed to serve 6 adutt males, who bave
been identified as being Jiterally homeIess, who have a history of alcohol anddrugproblems, and
who are seeking petma�uent subsidized Iow-income housing. Tlle MFHM, Tnc. staff wi7l always
strive to supplement and fulfiII the needs of �his popuIaiion of vulnerable adult mates by providing a
drug free aad safe living environmenf, va.hile influencing posifive social change #o improve the
quality of their lives_as social human beings, The program director of MFHIVI, Inc: Me2vin Miller,
aad his staff aze spiritvaIIp aouted in s�triving fo promote mo�ivation and oommiimenf fo Iearning
positive values of discipl'vie, obedience.fo authority and being responsible adults.
The execuiive director, the prograrrm director and staff beIieve fhaf viewing one's seLf in a
positive way influences motivaiion, high levels of self-esteem, end�ance, a seuse of psychological
importance, and seLf eonftdence to p�ssue and achieve spiritual, personal and social goals. In
addition, ttse MFHM, Ine., is founded on fhe beltef fhat homeIessness and certain menfal illiiesses are
situational and can be overcome if we as the community.put oiu� best foot fo�ward and show that we
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1 he E�ecutive Di*ector and Chau Dr. Rev. Ear7 ?vfiller will set L�,
1_attnci� z��d institi�e �y addifionat progra�s and assure aIl stafe
requrements (e. g., licensing, permits, insurance and aIl o�er
ful�. ucial responsibilities have been met, and signing billing.
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and implement ane or more ofthe program's professionai services. In
addition. The pxogram direcYor will be responsible for accounts
receivable, accounfs payable and purchasulg all needed household
necessities.
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The Program Manager: Gregory N1aYie will be responsible for
managing multiple interdependent projects, including coordinating that
will lead to better quality of services, success rate and client group
facilitation. lead towazds successful iransition into peimanent housing
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The MEI3NI, Inc:, is a new piogram; however, the ftnanaial stabil�ty and operafion °.
insinzctions will be noted on February 27, 2010, and wiII operate on a year-round basis with a
complefion date and evaluation ott Februaiy 27, 2011. A total of 4,992 work hours will be provided
by the director, program manager, caok and diiver.
1)irector's work scheduled Izoua�s:
' At Ieast 60 percent of the Program Director's work scheduled hotus will be altocafed to
im�lement%ng professional sirateg'tes aad adminis�lration. TIiese work hours include: t'tme for the
director to fznaJize all decisions and docutnenfing a11 discharges_for bitUng purposes. _-
Progf'am. manager's workscheduled haurs:
At least 65.perceni of the Progzam House Manab r`s work scheduled Jiours wz�l be allocated
to direct contact vaith clients, this includes: assigning beds, orientafion, facilitating Iife skills
awazeness group, monitoring safety and compliance to rules, work-shbps focused an harm
reduction, behaviors, intex�eisonal relationslups witfi others, and awareness on cIients mat�ing the _
transition from group residentiai housing into permanent Iang-tean flousing.
Caok's wark schedulad ho�trs:
At least 85 percent of ihe coak's vlark scheduled hours wi1J be xeporting kitclzea needs to the
prograui manager, preparing ttte vreekly menu, serving three-meals per day; and m atta the
sanifary cleanliness and operafion of t7ie latchen_
Driver's tvork scheduled Iio�ars
At least 90 percent of the dziver's wark scheduled hours wi11 be for deliveries, pick- up and
dropping-off clients at MFHM, Inc. aud to assure that clients, whose mobility is Iimiied, get fo _
important appoinfinents,
Bud�eir �
'The costs to operate this program are exiYemeIp reasonable and the budget is based on: 1) -
the e�fe,nsive objectives, design, and potaniial signi6cance of the program to build upon sncoessfil
aspects: 2) fhe use of technology-based spstems for communicafion, professionat development, and
dissettunafion: 3) the intense Ieve1 of organizing and planning tl�at has occuLZed fo build the �
capacity of MFHM sfaff. The in-kind cost to start-up and opers#e for 52 �reeks is estisnated at
$150, 000 dollars; however, at the base rate of $ 846 per mottth per qualified client th�s fimding .
will accounf for $ 60, 912� dollars of the iniisat quoted funding budge� More than (40 of these �
funds wiIl be used to pravide.and operate a safe and drug�frae building. And, {40%) of the
iemaining funds wilt be used for staff needed fo provide direcf and indirecf supported services. _
Technology ecfv.ipmenf and office�supp2ies accounf far (8%), transportat�oa accounfs for (6%) and -
the remaining (6%) wi� be used for insurance,
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The MFHM, Iac., program will strve to meei rhe nee� of cLszdv�iaged'ho�neless
individuas who are at-risk by providing snpporGve program sezvices and p*orioring saiety, in a
friendly, drug supportive social environmen�, rahile inproving �a quualiiiy of iities as sociai hum_a�.
beings. The MFHM, Inc., will also sirive to fo ier, supplement, and iu?fill l�re s1�11s ihrougb
moiiva� onal techniques that promote comnitrnen. to lezrning positive valnes and esfablishiag self-
sufricieucy to live independently,
Out-puts:
At the end of one`s stay at MFHM, Inc., there vaill have been t6ree systematic measures
administered, to clients: the Homeless and Chemical Health Pretest, Post=test, and a Client
Satisfaction Questionnaire. These measures will support N1FHM, Inc., zntended gozls are to reduce
long-term homelessness, alcohoT and drug dependency and criminal acfivify in the City oi S aint
Paul„ Minnesota while advocating for permanent housing for our clients. MEHM, Iac. Will build a
net-working system and collaborate with Ramsey County Fluman Services (RCHS), Section-
8/Housing Choice Vouchers (SHC�, and Saint Paui Housing Aufhority (Saint Paul Public
Housing Autlaority, 2010), Housing and Urban Development (HiJD).
These housing programs are open to very low income individuals, usually at or below
. 1'7,600. As an out-put, there will have bsen a net-working collaborated system for Community
Services (CS), Public I3eaIth (PF�, and Mental Heatth (ME3) agencies that will assist in clients'
ma�infaining self-sufficiency and living independently. The staff at MFHM, Ine., wi11 provide
supportive senrices that will sezve as an intricate part of the program ufilizvsg models of cognitive
sociallearning, the zone of proximal development through guided participafion, and rational
emoflve behavioral concepts that will ultimately promote abstinence from mood attering chemicals
aud influence positive social changes.
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N¢`FIM, Ine., tHi1T provide a ranga of direcf and indirect supportive services tha# includes:
transirionat housing, community ouireaeh, chemical heatth harm reduction infervention and
preveniion, clients educaiion of inental illness, promofe frieudly inferpersonal relaiionships with
others, caseer awareness, and.leisure aotivities. See bullets:
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� Transitional housing-suitable bousing that incfudes designatedindiyidual Iiviug space �ritb
ineaLs and aU the esseutials.
o Cam�unity oufreach-net�rorldng wif1� bther outside organiza�ions fo better assisf clients in -
establishing self-suffciency and to live independen$y.
a Chemical health harm reduc�`�.'.on interveniion and prevention thai infoxms clients of the
harmful risk physically, mentally and sociabIy that is associafed witFi using and abusing
mood attering chemicals.
--- a Client education of inenfal illness-inform clzenfs how to avoid becoming stressed,. depressed
and angry beyond what zs expeeted for normal. �
� Promote £rienclly interpersonal relationships with othexs-influence positive soeiat cliange in
attitudes, behaviors aud tlie condiiions of leanvng how to live independentty and self-
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e Aciivifies- as a common inferest for all cIienfs, aciivifies wi11 enoourage interaciions with one
auotiter a.r�d collective7y and agree on a cos�non goal.
Site Locution:
MFHIv1, inc., is Iocated in the Dayton Biuff azea at I 116 Pzcific S`treet in Sainf Paui,
M*��esota. This transitioaal housiag fa1Is under the GRH accommodatiag 6 single-beds foz adutt
males with access to community felephone, in-house laundry services and a vatiety of clothing i#ems
for individuals who are in naed. All clients are required to keep My Father's House in a neat, clean
and ]ivable respectiul manner.'The planri'vlg and zoning commiftee has indicated that no sach service
cunentty e�st, wifhin T, 350 feet, of MF�3Nl, 7nc. There is pazkiag acconimoclations for clients aud
sta.ff. In add'xtion, this Iocation is conveniently close to public fransporEation, conveni.ent stores,
deparfinent stores and other places to eonduct necessary business.
EntrX,Pracess and Fees:
Tlie inifiai process for_ entry into MFHIvI, Ine., will be detennined by one's eligibility for .
GRH. A county human service agency must approve plaoement in fhe ixan sitional setiang. If a pexson
is efigible, they �i1t aLsa qualify for medical assistance (IvIA). Effective as of 7ulp 1, 2009,.the
fransitionai GRH room and boazd limif is $ 846 per monfh (Group Resideniial Housing Minnesota,
2009). The length of a client's stay is dependent on their pro.gress towards independent Iife skills;
sbbriety and giacement into pennanent hausing,_ or until the cliant detemvne that services aze no
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StaffC}uaTifrcaZion andHours oi Oneration:
The MFHM, Iac. ,� L r�aill include the E�ecntve Dieatoz the Rev., Dr. Eazl MiLer �trho
holds Doctorate of miristries, a Masters ;n Divinity, a BS in Music, �d has DiIB clezrance. The
Pzo�am 33uectoT ivieivia ivliller holds a Ma�Exs in D?vi�iy, BS in ivtathema�cs, he has a teaching
Iicense, D?3S cIearance, and is a PhD cznd?d2te i� Theology. T� addition, the pragran cLrector has
over 13 yeazs. in ninistry provid:ng pre-mar?iai pastorai counse�ting. The Program Manager
JCoordinator, Crregory i1%iaxie holds a MS in Co�naity Psychology, a BS in C?iminal
7ustice/Sociology, a Minnesota ADC-T license, DHS cle2sance, and is a PhD Candidafe in Clinical
Psychology.
The cook wiil have work e�perience relevant to the needs of MFHivI, Inc., such as ozdering
supplies, prepa;ing menu, adherence to heaitli and safefy reguiations, managing the kitchen, and have
two-years free frori alcohoi or drugs, and currently clean and sober. The driver wiIl have a class A-
Minnesota driver's license, two-years free from alcohol or drugs, and currendy clean and sober. All
stafFwill be clean and sober from all mood altering chemicais far a m;n;mGm of iwo-years or more;
in addition to having a working knowledge of the homeless population and individuals with alcohol
and drug related problems.
House Rules.�
Being thaf all cIients are adulfs, they are permitted fo came and go as they please to attend to
tl�eir daily appointments and take caze of othes importanf personal business. Howevex, all clients are
expected to keep My Father's House and themselves, in a neat, cIean, presentable responsible
manner. Clienfs are also expected to keep respectful hours and not disfurb their neighbors when
entering oz exiting the house. For example, no eniry aflcer 11:00 PM on'4T9'eek-days; and 12:00
Midnight on Vi'eek-ends. There are some exceptons to this ivle. No alcohol, drugs, pomography or
weapons are ailowed on the premises. clients are allowed to -bring clothing items, hygiene l�its, and
portable compact entertainment that can be utilized with headphones. There is no storage pace for
furtziture itelns.
SYate and Countv Licensin�•
MFHM, Inc„ services will be Iicensed as Transitional housing under the GRH agreemenf to
adult homeless maies who have a hisfory of alcohol and drug and other mood aItexing chenucal
dependency problems.
Need for Initial Service �lan:
Screening will occur during the inifial infake to determine a.baseline for the working
relationshzp. This initiai sexvices plan vaill also sesve as a haseline and pretest �o evaluate client's
hormeless situation and chemical heaith coacerns entering ihe program. Clients refe�red fo NIFHM
program must have a prior history of long-term homeless in additi on to drug and alcohol problems.
Znitial in-take assessmenf will provide collaferal information from Ramsey County woxkers relevant
to the clients' needs. Questions will address: 1), tlze primary purpose that led client to transitionai
GRH, 2), how long have they been homeless 3), their immediate mental and physical health'and
safety concerns 4), thoughts about being seI£ sufficiency and live independently in permanent
housing 5), how long they've Iived in the Twin Cities �, what gives them strength to press forwazd
�; if they feei thaf thep had family or social support, and 8) if they feel the�e is hope for theu
s'rtvation. During this phase of the services plan, if will be deCemlined whether or nof a client is a
vulneraasie aduit as defined in Minneso#a Statues, secfion 626.5572 subdivisioas Zl. -. .
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Individual Discharge Pldns: "
An. individual discharge plan ioriad'tviduals iu MFI�vl will be completed wtf.hin seven
calendaz days, prior to c}ient being discharged from MFHM and accepted into Ioug-term housing.
This individual disckarge plan will serve as z post-test evaluation to meastxre client success in the
piogsam from their point of entry. Bischarge plans wi71 be Gpdated as new iuformaiion is colTected. .
ftom clienf and coIIaferat sotuces. Discharge planuing will znvolve ongoing mon'ttoriag in areas of
clzenfs' �eeds to sustain pem�aneni housing. These plans are subject to change until clients are finaily
discJ�arged from the program. Clients will play an actiVe role iu navigatirig theis iransition into
pemianent housing and what it means to be responsible, independent aud self-sufficient It is
recommenderl that a11 clients selecf three-goaLs and strive to fu1fi12 them as they are priorrtized. After
an in-depth cli.scussion oi tbe developxneni of an e�if plan, the progxam manager and clienf will bot11
sign and date the document
Needs for Gr� Harm Reduction:
37sera is a naturaI teadency for people fo gather in gronps for mutuaily benaficiat purposes.
TlzToagh the MFHM groups, individuzls can accomplish gozls aad relate to others in innovative and
productive ways (14IcC1ure, 7 990). To reduce risk factors thaf contribute to individtrls harming
themselves, and provide protective factors as a common interest to all is the purpose, because people
wouId not survive, Iet alone fhrive, wifhout involvement in the group process. This reliance znd
interdeperidence is seen in all types of gronps from those fhat are pzimarilp task-oriented fo those that
are basically theiapeutic.
Zn order to be efiective, MFHM, Inc, group facilifafor will be aware of the sirength oi their
presents. MFHM, Inc. goup facilitztars are cul�ually sensitive and will be prepared ahead of �me
for the developmental stages of the clients. The goup leader will utilize professional and appropriafe
skiZbs to heIp fheir group develop fully (Gladding, 1994}. Propex preparation anci strategic
interventiou increase the chance of mm�;ng a group smoothly and effeciively. Homelessness and
group harm reduction will address the needs and concerns of cli.ent`s chemical_ use and other �
behaviors.
Needs_ for Career tfwareness:
The occnpaiional inequality and related siress mirrors the lack of seLf-ef&cacy thaf inembers
of fawilies end�se from poor education, poverly, unemployed pazents; medical conditions, and
culture cl�anges. These risk factois oftett contribute to members Iiving on the sixeefs, alcohol and
dzvb abuse, and adutt criminal behaviors (Gavales, I966; Dory, Beaulieu, PesiiauY, Pouchain et aJ.,
2009). Therefore, a need to provide basio cazeer awazeness not only can provide information but
this model aLso enhances one's potential aud wil7ingness fo reach far success. This model has the
ability to encourage clieuts to esiablish long-tems goals and complete them (ETnited States Census
Bureau, 200�.
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ClientReco:-d Reauired (9330.6440):
As z services provideT, i:ne ?vIFN_�, Iac. st.a�'u+��Il maintzin a file oi current cl;ent records on
the premises where the GRH services are p-ovided or coard'vnaied. The content and for�at of client
records wiil be -�-+ � a�ed �d entsies ia each case wiil be signed and dzted by the sfzff inember
making tLe enty. Client records w,:11 be protected aga:nst loss, tamperiag, or unaudlorized disclosure
in compliance with Mi� Sia<_u sec�on 2�4A.09, Code of Federal Regulation, title 42,
chapter 1 part 2, subpart B, secfions 2.1 to 2.67, znd Code of Federal Regulations, fitIe 45, parCs160
to T64, and, if app3icable, I+/tinnesoia Statutes, chapter I3.
Provider Policies and Procedures (9530. 6455�
As a license holder for group residentiai housing, it is important to develop a policy and
procedure's manual that all sta�'f as well as consumers can have immediate access too, The ,
Ntinnesota's poIicy and procedure manual contains a broad rauge of informafion xegarding our
services, such as: A), policies and procedures that protecf clients rights as stated under statue
9530.6470., B), emergency proceduses that comply with part 9530.6475., C, poIicies and procedures
for maintaining client records under part 9530.6440., D), procedures for reporting the maltreatment
of vuinerable adults uuder Minneso#a Statues, section 245A .65, 62b.557, and 626.5572.; E}, and a
description of the type. and duration of housing services provided to clients F).
• � nat Served by License Holder:
As a license group residential housing provider, MFHM, Ina, has specific responsibilifies
when terminating a working relationship with client or denying services for reasons of health,
behavior, or crinvnal activity. As a L cense holder, MFHM, Inc., will comply with a written protocoI
for assisting clients in need of housing nof provided by ficense hoIder, and for clienfs who pose a
substantial likelibood of harm to themseives or ofbers, if the behavior zs beyond what is expected for
normal. A ll service terminations and deniais of service inifiaiion which pose an immediate t�reat to
the laealth of any individual or require immediate medical intervention must be referred to facility
capable of adm'tttiag the individual B). All sezvice terminafion policies znd deniats of services
initiation that involve the commission of a crime against a license holder stafFmember or on a
� license holder's property, as provided under Code of Federal Reguiations, title 42, secfion212 c0 (S),
and Code of Federal Regutations, title 45, parts 160 to 164, must be reported to a law enforcemenf
agency wzth propez jurisdiction.
Photo��hs ofC'Iients:
As a transifional housing provider of group residential housing all photographs, video tapes,
aud motion picture of clients taken in the provision of ineeting clients needs are considered clients
recards. Photographs for identification aad recordings by video and audio tape for the purpose of
enhancing eithar self-sufficiency independence or staff supervision may be required of clients; but
may only be available for limited use for communication witbin the progra.m. A71 clienfs witt be
informed when their actions are being recorded by camera or tape, and have the right to deny any
• taping or photography, except as authorized by ihis subpart.
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Behrrviorkl EmerQenev Procedu�-es (9530. 6475?
As a]icense hoidex, the MF'HM, Inc., v�11 have written procedures t1�at staff must foIlow
when responding to a client who e�ibits behavior that is tlireaten�g io the safeiy of the clients or
attters. TheMF�HM, �nc., incl�tdes: 1) a�lan @esigned to prevant tiie olient from htsting them�elves
or others; 2), contact infom�atiou for emergehcy resources thaE staff can contact'24 hours a day; 3),
various therapeutic procedures that ate �gropriate; 4), evatuating the circuznstauce under which '
proced�se should be used; and 5) staff members authorized to implement emergency p�ocedures. It
shflTild be clearly nndexstaod thaf behavior emergency prooedtu'es must nof be used to enforce
facilify rules or for the convenience of staff: Behaviorat emergency procedures must naf be part of
any clienis.housing plan, or used at any i'�e for any reason except in response to spee�c current
behaviors thaf �hreaten the safetp of the client or others. Behavioral emergency procedures may not
� include the use of seclusion or restraints.
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The ��zT;� purpose for an evaluarion of My Fa`�er's House Minnesota, Inc., (N�I-�Ni, Inc.}
is to �easure the degree and ea'tent o£ clienis' homelessness and chemical health, a� `ue poin� oi en
inio the pzo�am, tbe degree and ea�teni ci clients' ho and c�eavcal heaIih when
�schz_rged, �d to evzuate clients' i_evel of safisfacrion �om ihe program. This evaluation will'oe
concucted by an evaluaior selected by the pr-ogran dizector. Consensus from the iounder, d�1
and program manager has determined that there aze no foreseeable physical or psycholon ca1 risks of
hzrm involved in these evaIuation measures. Tn additioa, a11 clients wiIl be advised that their
participation in the evait�ations is completely volunfarily and that they can withdraw from
patticipation at anytime. More importantly, the resulfs from the evaluatious are confidential and will
not reveai the names of any clients' score. Cfients' signature below indicates that they have read this
consent form and voluntarily give their consent to participate in the evaivation study at MFE'M, Tnc.
CLien#'s Name:
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- Tha Hoz�eless amd Che�caI �ea3th 3're#est ' :�
The purpose of this questionnaire is to examiae risk iactors thaf contribute to long-term
homelessness for men who are reierted, by tl�e DI�S to Mp Father`s House Nfinnesota, Inc. (NIFHM,
Inc.}. Please helg us improve MFF3� Inc., transiiional housing byanswering some questions abouf "
yflurpast of being homeless and any chemical heaIth concems. We are iaterested in your hanest
opinibn, whetlier it is favorable or not. Please answer all the quesiions and retum the foml to the
assessar. Thaak yau very much; we rea]Jy appreciate your help.
PLEASE CIRCLE ONE 5INGLE ANS WER FOR EACH QU&S'ITON
1 I am seeking transitioual housing because I want to see if it is really better than living in
shelters and on the streets. -.
(1} True (2) �'zise . - (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely Fatse
2. T have been homeless over five-years and I enj oy if except in the wintez v,Then it gets belor�
- freezingtemperatures. . '
(1} True (2) False (3) Somewhat Trite (4) Absolutely FaLse
3. Living in shelters has c.�used zne to have some phpsical health problems, and this is one of the
reasons why I get my own place. _
(1) Tme (2} Faise (3) Somewhat lrue (4) Absolutely False •
4. I had good tfioughts abouf having my own place to live but if never happened so, I jnst kind of
stop believing anything would chaage.
(1) True (2} Fa1se (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely Faise
5. '_ I have been homeless in the TrNin Cities over two-years and it is not as bad as some of tfie .
other plzces that I have been homeless.
(1) True (2) False j3} Somewhat True (4) A.bsolutety Fatse
6. What gives me strengtb fo press forward is fhe wilI to survive $om day.to day and hope tliat
tbine w�ll gef bei�er soon. "
(1} True {2) Fa1se (3} 3omewha# True (4) Absolutely False
Z I LZave never had family, friend or a social support system which makes me feei I�ke.nobody -
cares about people who aze hameIass,
' (1) True (2) False . (3) Somewhat True {4) Absolutely False
8. . If tliere is hope, I would not be svrprised that it passed me right on by because of the bad lnck
and disappointmenfs I have experieneed.
(1) True (2) Fatse (3) Somewhaf True (4) AbsoIutelp Fatse
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T`ne pu*-pose of this questionna�re is to examine risk fac�ors ihat cona�ibute to long-tez�
homelessness for men who are zeferred, by the DHS to My Fathex's House Minneso�a, Iac. (MEHM,
lnc.). Please heip us isprove MFHM, �a, transifional housing by answering so-�e questions abonf
yonr past of being homeless and any chenical hea7th concems. �Ie are interested in your honest
opinion, whether it is favorable o?� not. P?ease answer all the quesfions and re�-n the form fo �he
assessoT. Thank you very much; we really appreciafe your help.
PLEASE CiRCLE ONE SINGLE ANS WER FOR EACH QUESTION
I I am seeking transitional housing because T want to see if it is really better than living in
shelters and on the streets. -
(1) True (2) Pa1se (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely False _
2 I have been homeless over five-years and I enj oy it except in the vainter when it gets beiow
ireezing temperafures.
(1) True (2) False (3} Somewhat True {4) Absolutely Falsa
3. Living in shelters has caused me to have some physical heaith problems, and this is one of the
� reasons wfiy I get my own place.
(1) True (2} False (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely False
4. . I bad good thoughts about having my own place to live but it never happened so, T just Idnd of
stop believing anything would change,
(1) True -(2) Fa1se (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolufely Fa1se
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5. I have been homeless in the Twin Cities over fwo-qears and it is not as bad as some of the
other places that T have been homeless.
(1) True (2) False (3) Somewhat True (4) Absoiutely False
b. What gives me strength to press forward rs the will to survive from day to day. and hope that
things will gef better soon. -
(1) True (2) Fa1se (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely Faise
7. i have never had family, friend or a social support system which makes me feellike nobody
cares about people who are homeless.
(1) True (2) False (3) Somewhaf True (4) AbsoluteIy Faise
8. If there is hope, I wauld not be surprised tllat it passed me right on by because of the bad luck
and disappointments I have experienced:
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The �urpose.of this ques�hionnaire is to eualuate the Ieve1 of satisfaction from clients who are
participating in tlie Iv4�f31Yi, Inc, prograin. Please help us iniprove MEHHi�//1, Inc. transitional housing
by answering some questions about how your past of being homeless; yoar chamical health prcblens
and legaI problems have chan�ed since you have been participaiing in MFF3M, tnc:, pragraxn. We �re
interest8d in your hones�t opinion, �vhether it is favoxable or not. Plaase answer all the questions and
ret¢rn the form to the assessor. Thank you very much; we reaIly appreciate"your help.
PLEASE CIRCLE O� SINGLE ANSWER FOR EACH QIJESTTON
7 1 sate the quality o£ service provided by the MFF�VI, Inc, as very good.
(2) StronglyBisa�ee (2)�➢isagree . (3) Agree (4) StronglyAgree
2_ I received the ]�ind of services that I wanted from t7se MFFIM, Inc, program.
(1) Strong2y Disagree
3. The Mr'HNI, Inc. met mp needs:
(1) SfronglyDisagree
(2) Disagree
(2) Disag�ee
4. T would recommend tlle MFHM, Inc. to friends.
(3) Agree
(3) Agree
(1) Strongly Disagree (2) Disagree_ , (3) Agree
5, I am satisfied with the services provided by fihe MFFII�2, Ine. staff.
(4) Strangly Agree
(4) Strongly Agree
(4) SlrongIy Agree
(l) Strong3y Disagree (2) Disagree (3) Agree (4) Sirong2y Agree
6. The MFHNI, Inc. lielped deal more effectively witb my problem.
(1) Sfrangly Disagree (2) Disagree (3J Agree (4)-Stronglp Agree
7. _ I am glad thafI selected the M.T�,-Inc: _
(1) Strongly Disagree (2) Disagree .(3} Agree (4) Sirongly Agree
8. I would eome back to tbe iY1�HM if I were in ti�e same situafion again
� (I) Sfrongty Disagree (2} Disagree (3} A�ee - (4) Strongly Agree
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S M� Fa+11er's House Minnesot3, Lnc. �d the Population We Serve:
My Faiher's House's _Minnesota, Iac. (MFHNI, Irc.) is a tcansiiional group residential housing
program based in the Dayton Bluff area oi 5aint Paii1, �n esoia. This couniy iunded progrzm provides
transitional honsing ser�7ces for zdut males, over 18 years of age, who have been idenuned as
e�eriencing long-term homelessness-by way of living on �.he s�eets, wi�h others or from shelter to
shelter, whose pa.mary or secondary lan5�age is BngJish, and who have a history oi chron;c chemicai_
dependency. The populat;on we serve are indi��iduals capable oi living independently within a reasonable
period of iime after being discharged fron tran�itional housing, usvally up to (18) months, who will live
af the residence for a minimnm oi 30 days, and will agree to pasticipafe in the program acfivities that
promote self-sufficiency and independent living (Legislative Code Sec. 65159; (b) znd (d) Transifional
housing fac�liiy, MN.). To inerease the chances of success rate, by way of goal attainment, clients will
have access to community laundry, computer inter-net, and community phone.
Service Philosophv:
The uniqueness of our services philosophy provides conguency fo the values of our agency
and strength to our performance physicallg, mentally, morally and spiritually, which is, to "Always
pray, because N�hen prayers go up; blessings conze dox>n. "
Primarv Intended Goals.'
The prirnary intended goai is to plan, organize and coardinate needed services for the
• growing population of long-term homeless and chemically dependent individuals living on the
streets in the Twin Cities. To provide a cleaz context far ttus RFP; a back�ound and magnitude of
the problem will serve as a baseline to serve our cLients and measure the outcome. Nexf, the
executive director's mission statement wili assure quality service to all clients. A presentafion of who
we are is designed to assure that we do not discriminate against anyone and we wi11 alwaps strive to
provide the best possible service to those in need. MFHM, Inc. s#aff wiil assess cfienfs' and meet
them where they aze wIvle focusing on stability in their Iives to be self-sctfficient. MFHM, Inc. staff
will post in view the policies, procedures and tize ri�ts and responsibilities of clients, as we11 as the
MFHM, Inc staff."Our goal at MFHM, Inc is to assure that.the foundation has been laid fox
emereency proceduses, inform consent and contractual agreements, services provided, and the
evaluation of the program and services. Finaily, MFHM, Inc. intends to assure that the Minnesota
State Sfatutes governing our transifional GRH program (Legisiative Code, 65.158) will be followed
adhering to ARTICLE V. 61.500 of the Conditional Use Permits and 61.501 General Stantlards by
assuring that the executive directar con£rms compliance wifh the State of Minnesota's foIIowing
conditions.
a) The extent, location aad intensity of the use will be in subsfantiat compliance with the Saint Pau1
Comprehensive Plan and any applicable sub-area plans which were approve by the City Council.
These conditions are as foIlowed: ,
b) The use will provide adequaie ingress and egress to mrri;mi�e traffic congestion in tize public
; streets.
c) The use wi11 nof be detrimental to the etiisting character of the development zn the immediate
• neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and generat welfare.
d) The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvemenf of fhe sunounding
property foi uses perraitted in the district.
e) The use and all other respec#s will conform to the applicable regulations of the dis�ic#. ,
City of Saint Pap1 Legislative Code, 65.158 (2010). Transiiional Housing. Re�ieved Februaty
8, 2010, from http://wanv.stpaul.gov/ �
Communify O�each Progtam (ACOP, 2010). African American Culture & Hisfory:lZefrieved
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efficacy befiefs d�sing general practice vocational training. zYledical Teacher 31(1 j, pp. 3A
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adjustmen� Joumal of Applied Psychology 50(1), pp. 18-21. Reirieved 7une 27 2d09, .-
from Academic Seazch Premier.
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PsychoZogy 67(6). Refrieved 7uae27, 2009, from PsycARTICLBS
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change and Iegislative rate, Rettieved December 2, 2009, from Iitt�/wtivw.dt�sstate.mn.us
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Provider PoIicies and Procedures
As a lcense holder ior group res?den�ial housing,,it is i�porEanf to develop. a policy znd
procedure's ma�ual �hat aI1 staff as well as consumers can bave immediafe access too.l�e ME`F3M, Lnc.
po?icy and pracedure manual coatains a hroad range of infomzation reg�rding our services, su ch as:'A),
policies and procedures that prote�t clients aghts as stated under staiue 9530.6470., B), emergency
+�5zo�edU�e � omp ' p ,. , po"czes an proce ttres or ma�ntam�ng c ent recor s
vnder part 9530.6440., D) prooedures for reporfing the maltrea�ent of vulnerable adults tYnder
Minnesofa Staf�aes, section 245_4'.65, 626.557 and 626_5572.; E) po7icies andpzoced�zres thafsafeguard
other clieat� and ihe'genezal publiq aad F) a description of the typa and dvration ofhousing services
pro irided to clients.
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ClientB�lofRz�: ' . � � . . .
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e Discussingtbe Iimits oi confidentiality - .
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O'�* CoII�tmeni fo Yo�: _
?Y�g Father's House, Minnesotz, Ina sEar'�'piedge to provide tlze be� possible qualifij� oi serviees io ou
residents, regazdless of theiz iace, etFuc backg�ouad, religion, se�,ua1 affecfionate preieran'ce, physical
- ---��F-s�eei�l-g �hr�cs-�Td�r�speei�. �o¢g3raucrw�ar _
�ie1p you un_derstand the e�ects of chesical tise on the body and the sfressiu7 effects oi long-tetm
hometess�ess. Mk`HM, 7nc. staff strives to pzomote and influence posit'tye social. cf ange in c?ients;
hoWever, we kaow our bouadaries and Wi11 refer clients wL�ose needs a?e beyond tlze scope of flie
sezvices provided by MFH1v1, Fnc,
�� Grievance or Comroliant Procedvre: If yon feel that you did not receive the kind of services that you
expected from MFHM, if is very important fhaf you let us know. �or whatever reason, you or your legal
advisor or represeniafive believe tliat you have a legtimaie grieyaace or compliant, the contactpersons
to resolve the matter are lisfed below. Our staff are reqvired aad conmitted�to assist you in developing
� and processing yout_grievaace, and someone wilt respond withiu three business days of zeceiving the
paper woik
If for some reason, the first eantact does not resolve your complaii�t to your sat� sfaeti on or if that
pezson is the Subject of your complaint, you may request that yonr grievance or co�-oplaint be.heard by ''
- t�e next pez on the 1isf. if your complaint has zeached the bighest IeveI (Board Chair). foz a deDisiott .
thts decision is.final.and no o'ther decisxon wi11 over=mle. If you still wattt tb fle. a complaint, you may .
contact the Ivlinn?sota T�ep�finenf of Licensirig Compliant Llivision af (651) 296-3971, The Minnesofa
Depar(a,ent of Heatfh at (65I) ZIS-58I3 the Board of$ havioral Nea1h and Therapy at (612) 288�
0782.
For Complaints Contact: .
's Crre�o L. Maxie oezam Mana�erl af 65114&5-26I8 '
� �eIvin Millea� (?'�am Director) af (051� 325-6329 �
a Rev. Ds: Earl Miller (Executive Director and Board Chair� af (651) 283-8728 ,.
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` The purpose_ for fhis admission`s poFicy andprocedute is to irifotm clients, sta� and Ramsey Co?m�y
Fiumaa Services w�af csa be especte� st the goiat of acL*nissioas iato � Eac GRH pro�m.: .
'_. : There_ ara �out basic policies �Tiat navigate.Yhe diredib� and conrse of action thatwiIi be tak8n �hen
accepiing a clienf 'tnto. o�tr progca�..T`hesepoTicies .aud pmcedures are as followed: �.
cigioi ': amse o ry�ousi_ng peq ¢rrR,ne apo � zs e gi e y.
having a RITLE-2� Chemical$ealfli assessmenf, fo determine the �propziateness of a client �
being placed in MFFizvl; Inc:. C�rREi program: �. : ' ' `
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'� . Ra�rrsey Courzty Referral.• If a cliegt is eligr`ble for the CiRFI gro�. the Ramsep �ouaty .
�"'_ ' screener ypill proyide_ the clienf with insfrnction and refer th.em to i�/iF'H�i, •Inc. pmgram. .
= Properldeatiftcation: GIients zefeued fo R�IFHM, Inc. w� need to biing picfire'identificafson .
� so tfia.� s`� affwsll kao�v that fhapeson being presenfed is, in �fac#, Ehe person fhaf Rau�sey :
Co�?aiyFinman Services re�exred to the MFEi�vlprogram. .. �-
� Reguest for r�eassessment.� Lr a client zrrives af iv.��1vI, Inc into�icated, he 4v�11 be t to �
' detoxificaiion h i� a clien� deQionstrafes behavioz ttiat is tbreatenzng to tlzemselves, _
other clienis ar the eommuniiy fhe authority over fhe jurisdictioa wiIT be eonfaetec� and'.fhe ' ,
cZzenf wa11 be senf back to Ramsey Couaty $�tan �arvices to be zeevaluated. :
�:-As a iicense gFoup residen.fial hoasing provider, MFHn�t, Inq,, has specific resporis�i7ities w3ien "�
� fe�{nziing a�or7gng reIafionsTvp �%tii cIients or denyi�g seryices for reasons of �iealtb, behavio� or'
ozzmina2 acfivity As a 1ice�se holde� NtF Inc., wili compIy witli a written protocol for assisfing -
c}ients in need of honsirtg not provided by Iicense holder, and far clients who pose a substa�fial , '
' It"keliIiood o£ha to tfiemselves br ofhers, or if their behavior is heyond �wha� is ez:pected far no�al. (ilI.
� servrce tem�ations and denials of service initiafion,wbich pose an immediate �.hrea# to tbe health of �y
indzviduat or rec�rtire immediate zasdicat interventian must b� refeae� immediately, to sfaffaufhozized to'
make emergencyprocedvre judgment caT1s. AIl sert�ice farnrination,policies and deaials of services �
`initiaiiQn thaf involve t'ae commie�ion oi a c�e against, a license holder sta.ffmember or on a License _
holder's pzoperiy, as provided undei Code of Fedetal Regalations; .title 42; saciion2.12 �(5), �and Coda _
�. � of Reiieral Regvtafions, ti�Ie 45, parEs 160 to I64, �vst be �ep�ed.to a Ia�w enforcement a�encp wiib fhe
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G`r �v�T"S BI"i,I, OF RRG•��ITS
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,- I. Residents shall have the rioat fo co�siderate and respectfuI services in MFHM transiiionat
group resrdential housing. , .
— �A�1 resi en can reason y expect to o tain om e st comp ete an current rtnahon
concerning liis intake. assessmen� pzogress towards self-sufficiency and independent Iiving and'
' apossible fime-line stay ati�/�'HM. .
3. AI1 residents have the right to prtvacy and indiViduality as it relates to his sociat, re}igious
arid psychologicat we11-being.
4. All residents have the'right to expect tbe facility to make reasonable response to his request in a
fimely ma�uer. '
� 5. All residents sha11 have the right to respecf and psivacy as i� relates to fiis"GRFi program.,
7mportant notice: Casa discussion, consvltation, individual and grogram progress are
confidential. ' . .
6. AtT residents have the right to obtain ii�formation from MFI�M at prearranged times when staff
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.. 7. Ati clients wiII fiave infomiafion as to any relafionship betweea this faei]ity and ofher
insiifuiions as far as housing are concemed
'' 8. Atl resiclen'ts shall be iafotmed to the fullest extent t�at MFHM has c�ltateral in£oimation, pzior
td ;or af �he fime of admission and during his fi�ne of aezvices availsble at 2vIFHiYl, and of
related changes including any changes for services noE covered by Ra�sey County Hun�an ;
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9. Ai1 residents shaII be asked to assis�t in the ptanntng of theirpermarient hovsing and chemical
" health program, an.d tF! ey cau refuse to take part in any potenfial experisnental researeh: ,
� I d, No resident shall be di,scharged or sent somewhere eIse for ieasons..otl eF tt�an those th�;,���-�f. -� . '
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, for them, or for the lack of funding. �You will be infomied of any transfer or di_scharge plaas in.
bme to znake yota an'angements. . . . ,
� l i.' Atl residents wi11 be assistedTly�titig tfiiair stay at 1�tFH1Y.0 fo �ssuxe them of theu and that :
�Iiey can voice a`grievanca, complaint and recom7nend poteniiai changes in po1{cies and sezvices
to MFT3NI staff and others of his choice withouf fear of retrr�buton. � �
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12. � AJI zsidenis shalI be free from menfal or physical �use; ehe�cal and physical restraia�,, -.
. except in emergeacies, �and wb en necessa�y to protect tfie'clienf �fro� inj�sy to himseJi or�o�hers.
13. Alt.residents can be assured tliat their recor3s are kept coafideniial and tha.t they can approve or
dis�pprove of.the release of info� aiion about them to aapone, excapt as gzovided by Iaw, a '� -
�fp���n'f �on c on our e an o :'censzng aa con cring ozrry.
'.. ." : 14. No reside�t,shali be reqvized or'demanded to provide orperfo� any servioes fo.the facility tl�t .
~ �e not related to residenf's program plaa, � .' ,
1S. All-rasidents, prior to their prograzn servzces, sI�sI1 be advised of their zig�itv �d responsi�bili�es
and of sII rnles aad reg¢tafxons. ., ' .. ' _
- 16. Sigsing �fie declara�ion gage at �the erid of this package of for�.s is yroof that yoa have be�a "
infonned of yo�s rights and voluntarily give MFHM, Ine. authorization to report to �1ie
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This altows MFHIvI,� Inc, to reporE who you afe, �who we think has abused or negtected'you, type —
of abuse or negiect and other infozmation tbat be helpful ia, investigating tfie compla�nt. Tbe �.
idenfify of aL parties involved wiI1 be profected. Tfiis cansenf Wilt expire 90 days af�er clients
disefiarged from aIt services a.t MFEiNT, Inc. incZuding anypotential foltow-up.:. ... .
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' 2�y si�ais�e beZo� Fs �reTl as mk?*_�ifia?s beside each I�e conf, tbaf:' " ,
1. I have received a copy oi z*t3�.rigi�s and fheyhave been e�lained to me,
2. `�e potential zisk of pazEicipating in ihis program hes been explained to my satisfzciion
— � — ��3�n�si�p�agree. - to att2n��� program : --- -= � - -
4. i understand tliaY MF�TM is asking for my conserif to repo� suspected ma?trea�enf, abuse or
negtect of zae or by me to, the zeporfing authorities.
I kave been infozmed of myrights and g[ve MF�LM authorization fo report to the Mianesota T�eqartment '
of Publia Welfaz e and CounfvA duJtPzofection Services suspected abuse or ne�lect bv MF'f�VI staff or
abuses or ne�lect our staff sns�ects T may be involved in. 'lbis' alloYrs staff to raport wb o I am; v{ho staff
� th;nks has abused qr ne�7 ected rrie, type of abuse or negTect and other iufozmation which would be
helpful in invesfigating tlie complaint. The identity o£ all parties involved wi11 be profected.
5.' I have been oriented abouf the Abuse Prevention Plan and the procedure for maLdng infemal
reports. '
6. I�ave received infomalion regarding E31V/Aids and other sexualIy trznsmifted diseases
education aspart ofprogram services. _ ._
7. I have received info?raaiion regarding TB, and TB testing resources. '-
8. I bave recaived information regardiag the_sextial e�loitafion ofresidents by stafi'
9. I h'ave received information regardi�g the MFT�Y1 Complainf, Process a�d Grievaace
Procedtues. .
10. I understand that, if T give my consenf, i can withdra�,v,my, consent foiai at any time without
beingpenalized. . ,
CLIENT:S SIPT�ATURE OR (TEGAI.REPRESENT:ATIVE) .
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�ity State and Z'ta'Code . ' . .
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bateofBirth � Social,Se�urityNumber. � ' � -.
I authorize and request the dzsclosare of aI1 prQtectei3 zafo�afion for ffie p�pose of revie� �d
'evaliiatioa in c6nnection w�tib. a.Iega1 claim T'exgressly reqnest that t�e desi�aated recotd cnst�dian of a1I
- covered entiiies uader f3IPAA ideniified above.disclose fuil aad complete grotected'medical i„fi�rmat+on
including the foltadting'. .: . . • _ ' . " -
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AI1 medical records, meanm� every page in iriy record, including btt �ot Iimited to: office notes, fa�e
sheefs, h%story.andpfiysical, consattafionnotes,.inpafient, outpafient and.emergencyroom•iceaiment, alt'
cliaical charEs, r porCs, order sfieets, progress notes, nuise`s notes, social worker_ records, clinic records, -'
trea�anf plans, admissionrecords, discharge �i*nir�nes, requests for �dreports ofconsvltations;
documenis, cbrrespondence, test res�tIts, s(atemenfs; ques4onnaires/fiistories, cozrespondence, photograp�s,
videofapes telephdne messages, and records received by ot'aer medical p�rovideis. ..
a AII �7�lySiC3I� �IlCI I'eCI13b LCqLLCSt$ co�so?taiions and pro�ess notes. -
a AIl d'tsabzlitf; lvledicaid or Med'zcare records inc?uding cla�su £o�s and record.of deniat ofbeneftLs.
o AIl employment, persoDnel or waga zecords. .': '. '-' . '
• a AII autopsy, Iaboratory, Tiistology cytoIogy; pa�xoIogy m�unohistocbearis�y records and
specimens; radiology records.aitd films includ"mg G"T scan, MRT, MRA; EM� bone scan, my " '
ieogram; nerVe oonduc� on. study, echoc�diogram and cardr.ac czdieteriza�on res�vlts, '
videos/CDslfilms/raels and reparfs. . . . . . . . : .
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^ AI�-ghasaacylprescnphon reeords mclud�ng TSDC n�bers and drag infamv�tion . '
� • bandouts6nonographs.. ' . • . . . . , ' "
e AIl biliing records in6ludiog all'statemenfs, ins�itan,ce cIaiin fdrss, itemi�ed bz�is; a�d records of
'oiIl2ng'to third p� payeis and payment or denial of benefit's for ttie-period fio" '
1�endersEand the informati on fo be �reIeased �or discl osed may inelude info�atian relaiing fo• segv altp
�ansmitted'diseases, acm imnunodeficiencysyndrome.(A.IIJS), or�uman immtinodefciencyvzrus .
(HIC�, and alcohol and dzug abvse. I authoiize_the reIease or disclosure of �is type: of infaimation. Tbis �-
�.protected health infaimation is di'sclosed far the foIlowing paiposes: �'Phi.s a�horization is givven
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CFR 2.31� �he resu�etiens of ; '�zYe be n spec ,i•cz?�� considered and e�press_1y w�iv:-c�.
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- I'on are authorzzed to release f'ae above-records �o �e ioLowi�gr�yiesenta�yes of deieadaats i�;�e aboi�e-
en�tlect naft�r �ho 1�ve a�e�d to payzeaso*��h1e c1�es m_nde byyou io supply cop?es oi sach rzcords; ,
Name oi �epresentafive _ '
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Citp, State and Zzp Code
I understand the followzng. 'see er�t § I54sos(�)(2J(i- �}, . � ',
a I have a.rsght to revoke this authozization iu writing' at anp time, excepf to f� e extenf infozmation has been
released in reliance upon this authorization.
b. The information released in response to tl�is authorization maq be re-disclosed to other parties.
. c. My treatment or payment for my treatrneut cannot be conditioned on the signing of this autLozization
Any facsimile; copy'oz photocopp of the'authorizaBOn shall auihorize you to release the recozds requested
herein. This authorization sbzll be in force and ei�ect until fwo years from date of execuiion af wfuch time
this atithorization expires.
(See 45CFR § 164.568( (z> (h)� .; � , .� . � . , � . �•
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My Father`s rIou'se IYlzunesota�stag wilt strive to meet aI1 clients �vhere t�ey. are at in f�teir'outren i:' .
'si�tion and encoRrage them. to paiticipate zn_a'vaziet� of topio disenssions that focuses an physical, �:
' znentat arid morat concezus. .G`Iien.t caa cboose to parEicipate in discnssions at tfieir own ieel wiL1 or ..
decline fo parEicigate, wifTioit.bezng p"enatr2ed. Topics are as foIloFred; . _ . ". .
I .) G`hemical HeattS: . ' . ' � : .' . '
a. . Tkinking.• ralionaI with good insz�t �d Jndgment that wi11 reduce the iisk of maladaptiviiy
?. FeeZ'uzgs.' self woxth, helpless, hopeless; Io�x self-es�ieem, a3td negafive concept aboni one`s self
m Behaviors• lack of control, hostt�e, aggressive and violenf befare or after dr:n�ng and nsing,
'_ � ReZatianships: that � mezningfv? wz� fzmily, faends, significant o�er aad ch�7dren. . ' _
. 2.) Relapse Prevenfio,i: . � _ _ _ . _ - .
� �nderskmdzng: the relapse process and how zf works wbeu we uemost viilnerabla '
- m. Xdentifying: risky people; places things and sitaafions_tbat can fiave a negat[ve znf[uence on seIf
a beyeZoping: sfe skilTs �t wilI encourage perseverance fifirougEi cl�attenges/dvsappoinbnenis: •
s Siress Marzageinenu by exczpfiing t'aings we cannot cFian ge aad changing f$e. fhings f6 af we can.' '
3,) "Co-occizsingbisorders: . • . .
e_ Depressiorz.• the lost of}ob, Iiome separation from or lost of a Iove one, to ieeling rejectecL
a<Qrrzzety,�panic from �ear of emba�assment "of.being tragped in Iife's situatiaa with no way out -
= fldju,sirrzer�t.�DeaI%ng with Iife on Irfe terms to preYent becoming stap�ated or demobiIized. ,
a. ,Serious.Psychasi.s: schiwphcenia, bipolar and pos�trammatic s�tress disorders: ':. :" �
' 4.) � Hamelessness; �
, > Living rvi`Jz famil�3: inctividnals w1�o are preca�onsly boused Living with someone e1se, '
a�zving.with frxends: individnals 4vho �e prec�iovsly boused ]iving with £riends. ..
� � Livixg 'rrz shelters; (mdi�i duals who are Jitetzllq homeless drifiing from shelter'to shelter
e Lzving on tFie SYr?etr.• iudiYZdnaIs who Iive in alfy pa�ks, nnder bri dges and abandon b�ldiags _ _ .
5.) ,Pe�a�en� Housing: • - : . . . . . " . ' . .
. ...g Commitmerc� Eo a�ersonal platt tbat wi11 assisE in #'vlfiIIingindividuai �and so`czat goals � ,
��� Respoizsihitity: owviag up fo onr mle: ihai we played in our sitvatinn and ma1�e a�chan�
a �S'e� suf� ,feeting confidenf ia ourselves ffiat we �an provide �or ot� "own needs. '. �.
e Indepexdence;. setfing the bo-nn�es and rvles for onr own destinafion in Iife. .; �
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ZN�".t11vI, L�c, se"rves as an intricatepa_ � oi `�e co�uniy reactiing o� to o ieigLbor, r'•mily mernbers
,and the conmrmiiy at l�e Behavicrs,that are aga.inst the peace and `contrary to the dignity of the Stafe
6i Minaeso�a wi11 nof be tolerated. G'�.ients who knowingly; ivilli, and infentionaIly violate the basic
rights oi residents and or the comsuaify wi11 be su�ject to disciplinary action taken zgainst them This
2ction can range from verbal or written waming to actuall being terminated $om the progcam.
—Be av7ors at - c, consi��w�e�;pected far normal and �riI1 not be tolerated are
as f�IIowed:
a Hosfile, aggressiye or violent behaviar fowards ofiher clients oz the cammunify.
e Unantho?ized control of anofLer's'personal properLy with the intent to'deprive that person oi any
"- and all value'o£saidproperCy
• � Loitcring in front of or neat nesghbor's residents oz other proper(y and zefusing to leave.
a Demeaning and diszespeci�ul comments br gesfvres towards residents in the commvnity.'
Respect for �F'eople'S Rights and Dignity: Mi''H2YI, Inc. staff respect the digaity and worFh of all people, _
and the rights of indi�riduals to privacy, confidentialit5; and self.deteRoination. Out staffis awa�e that
special safeguasds rziay be necessary to pro�ecf the rigtits and weTfaze o£pezsons oz cbmmtmiiies wfiose
winerabilities impair autonomous deci�ionmaking.
8arassmen�� MFHM staff wi11 not knowin�ly engage in behavior thaf is harassing or demeaning to _
persons vrith whom they_interact in theii' work related aciivifies based on a persons' age, gendet, gender
ideafzty, race, ethnicity, culture, naiional origin, re]igion sa��a1 ozienfation, disability, language, or
socioeconoinic staf��s; .. ' .
lYliziritainzng Confirferztzality; MFHM staffhave a p��m_ary obligaiion andtalce reasonable precautions
to protect_ confsdeniial infom�ation obtainec throug�,. o� stored in'any medi�, recoguzing thaf the
e�teat and limrts of confidentiaLity may be regulated by law or established by institut7onal rules
professiona� or scientific relationship. .. .. � �
.t7isc'ussiizg the.Liriiits of-C`onfzdentiaZit,y: 2VIE�3M staff wilI discuss.wi� and organizations:With
� honl they'establish a working relaiianship (1} fhhe relevant Iimits of canfidenfiality and ,(2) the
�oreseeable vses of the information gene�ated through their GRH program activities: .
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Behavtoral E`meYgency P�ocedu�es (9534. 6dT5� ' , • ' • - ' .
: As alzcense.holde� tl�a 2vIF`�I; Inc., has tfie foIIowing wzitten gincedu* f�at sfa,�must foIIo�r
when res,pox�cUng :to a. client ea�x`bifs behavior fhaf is threateniag�to fhe safeiy of tbe cLenf or _o`�ters;
'I'heMFI�VI, Tnc„ in.clndes: 1) aplan designed to preven# fhe c7ient.from�ln�f;�g fnemselves br'a$ers; 2),
coniact infomma�on for emergeucy resources i�af staff can contact 24 hocu�s a day;• 3), vatious therape?�?a
procedm-es tfiat are approp=ia�e; 4); evaInating the circanstanceurider whichprocedure s1�ouF��etised, ,
Yolio�ed: `
1. If a client fias s�ricidal or homicidal thou�, a plan and presencs a weapon (e.g; ftr�a knzfe, '..
flam.mabteliqnids; combnstJ�blemaferiabs orignitablefbers) 911 �tTlimmediatelybe contacted.
If.a clientposses poten�ai fi�reat fa themseIves or others; for egample, i� a heated-ug
discussiou or atg¢iIlg wittliout presenting any of the above weapons, ivl�f3M si�ff wr1l _: .'
zmum ediatelyrespond to the scene; isolate and secure the area where the potential.II�hreaf is bEing
ptesented, and then detezmine iu 9I1 emergency team should b a coatacted, to beiter deal.wi8i
tLe si�iarion. ,
2. 'i7ie 24 ho�z contact infozmafion is raad�y accessi�ble to sRaffposEed on the bnTledn boa� . .
this includes T"L'Y, 1DD user, Fire,Ambuiance, police and CUildAbuse call 9-1-1, for �he Poison
�enter ca11 1800-222 1222, for Suicide Preventron ca111-800-273-8255, arid for the Rnnaway
�Iot-Iine calt I-&OQ=786=2929 al1 m Saint PauI, M�L FoIlo�_ng an emezgency confacf for a client �
Ramsey Cormty Human Sen ices u� also be coutacted. , .
3. As a licens�e Iaolder far_group restiden,'�'aI honsing; MFHivI, Ina we are-not a trezimctif fac�f3� . �'
vzhich restricts fsom engaging in any professional th erapeuiie praciices. Our.poSicy $nd pzacfice :� ,
.:' adhere fo tfiat of avz: emergeucyprocedures ofna�fyi�g f7ie authorify over i3ze Jurisdicizon aad �
crisis intervention speciaLst _ • ..
�. As a Iicense holder £or �gzoup residenfial housing me8�ing the re�uired Filinimurn S`tarutards _ �
. (,� tlzrough #�F) and �e �rlaximum StGrndards (,# I through # 4PLUS.# 5 'through # I2J in adclition . , , "
" to aieeting St�basic core campetenczes iR IYII/CD dual diagnosis frorrz 1# to Y, oBZ stag �.
are competen� as meniioned in category one, to maka tlie appropriate judgmeat call when . �'
. . eva.luating a crists oz potenfial ezisis s3fuaiion, - . . . . . � �
5. -As a Iicense hoIdez for gronp residanual honsing, zt is importanf £oralt s�taffincluding buf Iimi.tel� ."
. to fhe proga�i man.agEr, cook and ct�iver but also the. eeeculive d?rector and program director, to:
�uldErstand and adhare to the policies and procedua the on-site progran� managepient , _.
,ar director �+zIl be arithozized to implemrrzt emergencyproceduies.�T�e program maaager wiLbe • _
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Be�,g �� z1 cs°_ts zre �nl's, �ey �rz pe_t tc co�z a*}d go �`uf eyple-�se �o a�ead 'to � �aL
�p 2ppcT��ans �d ��e czre ci o+� r �po� ��i pzrsonal b�s?aess. Clie��s �re e�ected io ��ep
_e..�eczl hou* � a�ct not dis��b their neig.hbo:s Fthen en�e��g oz e�?fing'�ue bo�se. A1-�cLien�s �-e .
_°�eci� to be _�po�?..�ible and ke � Zvlpra`uer's Hoase, znd �ue�selves, in a nea� cle�n an� presen`�zb1e
�sinez. `I'�e spec,'�c �1es of focus are as followed. PLEASE R.?AD!
2. There wiL be no en�y after 11:OOPN1 on Week-daps; and 12:00 Midnighf ou Week-ends. �
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3. No alcohol, drr�gs, or paraphemalia allowed on the premises �
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5. No pomography alIowed on the premises �
6. No ovemight guest are aIlowed
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8. No fighting or crea{iag an atrnosphere ihat is disrespectful or threatening to others.
9. No food aliowed i� steeping azea .
10. No .cooking zfter 8:00 PM
'. T 1. No Iaitering an sizeet comeis or in fzont of zes? dants' home
' � 12: There is no solicitation from other ctient§, neibhbors or visitors
C3ien_ts wiL1 u�}?ze the laundry roon per assigned days and tines. 1 Tiere will be a ten-ninufe lim?t on .
,"'tlia phone, ualess �ansactiag official business. A11 residents are allowed to bn:ng clot'oing items, ', :
; fiygene kits, and portable compacf, enteztainment t11ai can be ufilized with headphones: P1ease be aware,
.rh�t: T�R�`' LS' IiTQ S'TOAA_GE' SP<4CE .FOR FUR[VITUR� I7�'hIS.
' '?`�?�Y_ reserves th e righf. to search anp susp?cious bags bz'onght into the housa for anV 'L1Iegal
' _'�e2Fori�,-drugs or oth�r uttantF�orized prop.ez-Ey, aztd'deny access if such is found.'To bettex
. safeguard the house, cTzents and fl�e'communify ��ese.xules are subject ta chaage wzt6 advance,
"notice..My sigaaEaxe below indicates Fhat S Izave �-ead and agz-ee to �;ith the tez of tI2e konse
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Febnary 20, 2010
75� E. 7in Strezi, Saint Paul, M\ 55106 - Phone 6b1-772-2075 - Fax o5 i-'7^-3�10
Visit our �Neb s �e a't v+^r�w.daycnsbluiorg
Erinly Goodman
Pianning & Economic L'ievelopment
25 West 4 Street
SaintPaulMN 55102
Dear Bmily Goodman,
Our board of directors at our February 22, 2010 board meeting passed a motion not to support
approvai of a conditional use permit for 1 ll 6 Pacific.
Motion; That we send a letter to the City stating that tYae Council does not support approval of a
conditional use permit far transifional housing at 1116 Pacific.
Made by Jacob, seconded by 7ohn, passed with 8 for, 3 against, and 1 abstaining.
Chris �poke in favor of the motion not to support and noted that the proposal can not mitigate Sec.
61.501. Conditional use permit, genera? standards both (c ) and (d ).
Sec. 6T.501. Conditional use perznit, general standards.
(c) The use wi11 not be detrunental to the existing character of the development in the immediate
neigh'oorhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare.
(d} The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and 'unprovement of the
surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.
Tt �tas ai_so mentioned that the appiicants had no previous expenence managing similar propertias,
Our board asked ta see ��riiten policies and procediues, which were not availabie. The residents
living near the properry spo�Ce out against approval of the permit.
For �ore info±mation please call me at 651-772-2075
Thank you.
. incerely
K4rrn DuPau/
Co Qrganizer
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Appeal regarding the CUP and variances for 1116 Pacific Street, St. Paul, MN 10-627
In reading the document, I can respond to the following portion of the appeal:
Firstly, the Commission made errors of fact v�vhen considering �he facility; and may
have bel�eved that it as a Iicensed facility, when in fact it is run under eontract v��ith
i2amsey Caunty.l+t�'e believe that the �gure of .SS�la per popatation is based on
Iicensed facilities arcd not CQUnty ccrntract and other adult resadent facilities..A
licensed faciIity implies a differerst IeveI of aver�sight than one that is contracted. �Ne
Response: Group Residential Housing (GRH) facilities in the City of St. Paul must have a Rooming
and Boarding House Nealth Department License issued by the City of St. Pauf. According to State
law (excerpt below), the County cannot contract with an unlicensed facility for Group Residential
Housing. A City licensed and County contracted GRH facility is monitored by both local agencies
on behalf of the State Health and Fiuman Services Departments.
M.S. 2561.04 ELIGIBILITY FOR GROUP RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PAYMENT
Subd. 2a.License required. A county agency may not enter into an agreement with an
establishment to provide group residential housing unless: (1) the establishment is licensed
by the Department of Health as a hotel and restaurant; a board and lodging establishment;
Subd. 2b.Group residential housing agreements. Agreements between county agencies
and providers of group residential housing must be in writing and must specify the name and
address under which the establishment subject to the agreement does business and under
which the establishment, or service provider, if dififerent from the group residential housing
estabfishment, is licensed by the Department of Health or the Department of Human
Services; the specific license or registration from the Department of Health or the
Department of Human Services held by the provider and the number of beds subject to that
license; the address of the location or locations at which group residential housing is
provided under this agreement; the per diem and monthly rates that are to be paid from
group residential housing funds for each eligible resident at each location; the number of
beds at each location which are subject to the group residential housing agreement; whether
the license holder is a not-for-profit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internaf
Revenue Code;
Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the role of the County in contracting for
Group Residential Housing facilities.
Thank you,
Kurt D. Koehler, M.S
Planning Specialist / Contract Manager
Kurt. Koehler@co. ramsey.mn. us
Ramsey County Human Services Department
160 E. Kellogg Blvd., Room 9500
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-266-4113
Fax: 651-266-4439
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MY FATHER'S HOUSE, NIIN N E SOTAHOUSE RULES
Being that all clients are adults, they are permitted to come and go as they please to
attend to their daily appointments and take caze of other important personal business.
Clients aze expected to keep respectful hours and not disturb their neighbors when entering
or exiting the house. All clients are expected to be responsible and keep My Father's House,
and themselves, in a neat, clean and presentable manner. The specific rules of focus are as
followed. PLEASE READ!
1. There will be no entry after 11:OOPM on Week-days; and 12:00 Midnight on
Week-ends. There aze some exceptions to this rule.
2. No alcohol, drugs, or pazaphernalia allowed on the premises
3. No guns or other dangerous weapons allowed on the premises
4. No pornography ailowed on the premises
5. No overnight guest are allowed
6. No profanity directed to other ciients or neighbors
No fighting or creating an atmosphere that is disrespectful or threatening to
others.
7. No food allowed in sleeping area
8. No cooking after 8:00 PM
9. I3o loitering on street corners or in front of residents' home
1�. There is no solicitation from other clients, neighbors or visitors
Clients will utilize the laundry room per assigned day and time; however, it will
shut down at 10: 00 PM. There will be a ten-minute limit on the phone, unless transacting
official business. All residents are ailowed to bring ciothing items, hygiene kits, and
portable compact entertainment that can be utilized with headphones. Please be aware
that: THERE IS NO STORAGE SPACE FOR FURNITURE ITEMS.
MFFiM reserves the right to search any suspicious bags brought into the house for
any illegal weapons, drugs or other unauthorized property, and will be denied
access if such is found. To better safeguard the house, clients and the community
these rules are subject to change with advance notice. My signature below indicates
that I have read and agree with the terms of the house rules.
Client Name
Program Manger:
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
Gerald T. Hendrickson, City Attomey
C ITY �r" SA�T pA� C���l Division Telephone: 6�7 266 8710
Mayor Chnstopher S Coleman 400 City Hall Facs�mile� 651 298-5619
15 West Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul, Mmnesota 55102
May 19, 2010
Council President Kathy Lantry
City Hall
Room 320C,
Saint Paul, MN 55102
RE: Legal Analysis of tLe proposed use at 1116 Pacific Street.
You have asked the City Attorney's Office to examine the nature of a use at issue in a matter
currently pending before the City Council: an appeal from a decision of the Planning
Commission approving a conditional use permit [CUP] to operate a"transitional housing
facility" at 1116 Pacific Street. The transitional housing will be operated by My Father's House
Minnesota, Inc ("MFHM").
The Saint Paul Legislative Code defines transitional housing in pertinent part as follows:
"A building ... where persons who may or may not have access to traditional or
permanent housing but are capable of living independently within a reasonable period
of time, generally about eighteen months, reside on a 24-hour-per-day basis for at least
thirty days and participate in appropriate program activities designed to facilitate
independent living." Leg. Code § 65.159.
In order to determine whether the pxoposed use meets the definition of "transitional housing"
described in Leg. Code § 65.159, the details of the use proposed by MFHM must be examined
against the use defined by the zoning ordinance.
As set forth in MFHM's document dated February 10, 2010, and entitled "Request for Proposal:
MY FATHER'S HOUSE MINNESOTA, INC. BASE RATE GROUP CLIENTEL HOUSING
FOR ADULT MALES WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY OR CO-OCCiJRRING
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND MENTAL ILLNESS," MFHM's mission is "to end long-
term homelessness and reduce chemical dependency by providing a safe, clean and drug free
living quarters to Minnesota's homeless population who have been identified as having alcohol
and drug related problems." MFHM states that its "program will strive to meet the needs of
disadvantaged homeless individuals who aze at-risk by providing supportive program services
and promoting safety, in a friendly, drug supportive social environment, while improving the
quality of lives as social human beings. The MFHM, Tnc., will also strive to fostez, supplement,
and fulfill life skills through motivational tecYuiiques that promote commihnent to learning
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positive values and establishing self-sufficiency to live independently.° To that end, MFHM
states that it "will provide a range of direct and indirect supportive services that includes:
transitional housing, community outreach, chemical health harm reduction intervention and
prevention, clients education of inental illness, promote friendly interpersonal relationships with
others, career awazeness, and leisure activities."
When considering appeals from zoning decisions, the Council must decide whether the Planning
Commission erred in its facts, findings, or procedures, Leg. Code § 61.7�2, based upon MFHM's
representations that its proposed use is a"transitional housing facility" as defined in Leg. Code §
65.159. In making this decision, the Council may find useful the following information
established during the various public hearings regarding MFHM's zoning application.
MFHM stated that all residents will be "screened" and referred by the Ramsey County Human
Services Deparhnent ("RCHSD"). MFHM stated that it will receive funds for each resident from
the RCHSD pursuant to the Group Residential Housing Act ("GRHA") codified as Minn. Stat.
§§ 256I.01-256I.06. The stated legislative purpose of the GRHA is to establish "a
comprehensive system of rates and payments for persons who reside in the community and who
meet the eligibility criteria under section 256I.04, subdivision 1." Minn. Stat. § 256I.02. Under
the GRHA "group residential housing" is defined as a"group living situation that provides the
minimum room and board to unrelated persons who meet the eligibility requirements of section
256I.04."
Eligibility for group residential housing is specified under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd.
entitled, "Eligibility far Group Residential Housing Payment," as follows:
An individual is eligible for and entitled to a group residential housing payment to be
made on the individual's behalf if the county agency has approved the individual's
residence in a group residential housing setting and the individual meets the
requirements in paragraphs (a) or (b).
(a) The individual is aged, blind, or is over 18 years of age and disabled as
determined under the criteria used by the title II program of the Social Security
Act, and meets the resource restrictions and standards of the supplemental
security income program, and the individuaPs countable income after deducting
the (1) exclusions and disregards of the SSI program, (2) the medical assistance
personal needs allowance under section 256B.35, and (3) an amount equal to the
income actually made available to a community spouse by an elderly waiver
recipient under the provisions of sections 256B.0575, paragraph (a), clause (4),
and 256B.058, Subdivision 2, is less that the monthly rate specified in the County
agency's agreement with the provider of group residential housing in which the
individual resides.
(b) The individual meets a category of eligibility under section 256D.05,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), and the individuals resources are less than the
standards specified by section 256D.08, and the individua]'s countable income as
determined under sections 256DA1 to 256D.21, less the medical assistance
person needs allowance under section 256B35 is less than the monthly rate
specified in the county agency's agreement with the provider of residential
housing in which the individual resides.
With regard to the eligibility criteria under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd.l(a), Title II of
the Social Security Act defines the term "disability" at 42 U.S.C. § 423(d)(1)(A) as
follows:
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"The term disability means: inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by
reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be
expected to result in death or which has ]asted or can be expected to last for a
continuous period of not less than 12 months."
42 U.S.C. § 423(d)(2)(A) goes on to state in pertinent part that:
"For the purposes of paragraph (1}(A): An individual shall be determined to be under a
disability only if his physical or mental impairment or impairments are of such severity
that he is not only unable to do his previous work but cannot, considering his age,
education, and work experience, engage in any other kind of substantial or gainful work
which exits in the ... economy, regardless of whether such work exists in the
immediate area in which he lives, or whether a specific job vacancy exists for him, or
whether he would be hired if he applied for work."
Finally, 42 U.S.C. § 423(d)(2)(C) states:
"An individual shall not be considered disabled for puxposes of this section if
alcoholism or drug addiction would (but for this paragraph) be a contributing factor
material to Yhe Commissioner's determination that the individual is disabled."
Given the extent of "disabiliry" under Article II of the Social Security Act, in relarion to how it
defines an individual's eligibility for GRHA payments under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd. 1(a),
the Council may reasonably question whether the individuals RCHSD will place into MFHM
are, under Leg. Code § 65.159's requirement that a"transitional housing facility" houses
individuals who wili be "capable of living independently within a reasonable period of time,
generally about eighteen (18) months," Id., § 65.159. Further, given that GRHA payments cover
only "shelter, fuel, food, utilities, household supplies and other costs necessary to provide room
and board for eligible individuals," Minn. Stat. § 256L03, Subd.2, and the lack of any
requirement by MFHM that individuals who reside there "participate in appropriate program
activities designed to facilitate independent living," Id., at § 65.159, the Council could very well
conclude that MFHM does not provide transitional housing as defined under Leg. Code §
65159.
An individual might be eligible for GRHA payments under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd. 1(b),
even if that individual does not meet the disability standards under Article IT of the Social
Security Act, provided that the individual falls within one of the eligibility categories for
"General Assistance" (GA) specified under Minn. Stat. § 256DA5. MFHM has stated that the
individuals who will reside there are limited to individuals with either a chemical dependency or
co-occurring chemical dependency with mental illness. Minn. Stat. § 256D.05 appears to allow
the following individuals to be eligible for GRHA payments:
"A person not described in clause (1) or (3) who is diagnosed by a licensed physician,
psychological practitioner, or other qualified professional, as developmentally disabled
or mentally ill, and that condition prevents the person from obtaining or retaining
employment"
a Clause (1) states that a pezson is eligible for GA undei Minn. Stat. § 256D.05, Subd. 1(a)(1) if that person is
"suffering from a professionally certified permanent or temporary illness, injury, or incapacity which is expected to
continue for more than 30 days and which prevents the person from obtaining or retaining employment" Ciause
(3) states that a person is eligible for GA under Minn. Stat. § 256D, Subd. 1(a)(3) if that "person who has been
placed in, and is zesiding in, a licensed or certified fac�lity for puiposes of physical or mental health or rehabilitation,
or in an approved chemical dependency domiciliazy faciliry, if the placement is based upon illness or incapacity and
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Minn. Stat. § 256D.05, Subd. 1(a)(5), or
"A person whose alcohol and drug addiction is a material factor that contributes to the
person's disability; applicant's who assert this clause as a basis for eligibility must be
assessed by the county agency to determine if the are amenable for treahnent; if the
applicant is determined to be not amenable to treahnent, but is otherwise eligible for
benefits, then general assistance must be paid in vendor form, for the individual's
shelter costs ...; if the appiicant is determined to be amenable to treatment, then in
order to receive benefits, the applicant must be in a treatment program or on a waiting
list and the benefits must be paid in vendor form, for the individual's shelter costs ...
Minn. Stat. § 256D.05, Subd. 1(a)(15).
Although GRHA payments underMinn. Stats. §§ 256D.05, Subdsl(a)(5) and 1(a)(15) could be
made available to individuals who fall short of ineeting the "disability" standard defined under
Art. II of Social Security Act, the underlying determinative criteria for an individuaPs eligibility
far GA under Minn. Stats. § 256D.05, Subd. 1(a)(5) remains largely the same as that required
under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd1(a) namely, that the individual's illness prevents the person
from obtaining or retaining employment. Cast in that light, the Council might consider that the
inability of an individual to obtain employsnent reasonably, but not dispositively, calls into
question whether such an individual is "capable of living independently within a reasonable
period of time, generally about eighteen (18) months" and, therefore, whether MFHA actually
functions as a"transitional housing facility" that meets the definition under Leg. Code § 65.159.
Similazly, an individual residing at MFHA, whether amenable to alcohol or drug addiction
treatment or not, is still eligible for GRHA paynnents under the GA criteria set forth in Minn.
Stat. § 256D.05, Subd1(a)(15), provided only that if the individual is amenable to alcohol or
drug addiction treatment, the individual must either presently be in a treatment program - or be
on a waiting list for such a program — despite the fact that MFHA, which represents itself as a
transitional housing facility, does not provide chemical dependency or chemical dependency
with mental illness treatment programs. MFHM's lack of programmatic services may
reasonably call into question whether it actually provides "appropriate program activities
designed to facilitate independent living," and, therefore, whether MHFA actualiy functions as a
"transitional housing facility" as contemplated under Leg. Code § 65.159.
Given the operational characteristics of MFHM, it is my opinion that there appears to be a
sufficient factual basis upon which to conclude MFHA is not a transitional housing facility as
defined Leg, Code § 65.159 and, accardingly, that the planning commission erred in approving
MFHM's CUP application for a transitiona] housing facility.`
is according to a plan developed or approved by the county agency through its director or designated
representative." Aowever, neither the individuals MFAM represents that it will serve, nor MFHM itself, appear to
meet the statutory criteria undei Minn. Stat. §§ 256D.OS, Subds.l(a)(1) or 1(a)(3).
b Under no circumstance should you construe tlus to mean [hat those who, for whatever reason, cannot work, aze
somehow incapable of independent living. Obviously many people who cannot work ]ive perfectly independent
lives. It means only that in considering whether MFHA is in fact a"transirional housmg faci]ity" as defined under
the Legislarive Code for zoning purposes, that present or fuhue employment opportuitiries for its particulaz client
base is a reasonable reference point when considering whether MFHM's tenants are or will be capable of
independent living "within a reasonable period of rime."
` Minn. Stat. § 256E33, Subd. I provides the foilowing definirion of "transitiona] housing" wh�ch lends addit�onal
support for this conclusion: "Ransitiona] housing means housmg designed for independent living and provided to a
homeless person ... for a pexiod of up to 24 months. If a transitional housing program is associated w�th a licensed
facility or shelter, it must be located in a separate facility or a specified section of the main facility where residents
fi[���7
Instead, it is my opinion that MFHM's operations more closely resemble that use defined as a
"Community Residential Facility, health department licensed," which is defined at Leg. Code §
65.155 as follows:
"One ... building, or portion thereof, ... which is licensed by the commissioner of
health as a rooming and/or boazding house and receives fifty (50) percent or more of its
residents under contract or other arrangement with the state or a local government
human services agency to provide lodging for people who are mentally ill or chemically
dependent."
This definition is more closely aligned with the use described by MFHM CUP application:
the individuals who will reside at MFHM are placed their pursuant to a contract between
RCHSD and MFHM; the individuals placed into MFHM are either chemically dependent ar
have a co-occurring chemical dependency with a mental illness; and, the source of the funds
used to pay rent to MFHM on behalf of the individual is a state of Minnesota program
specifically enacted to provide "room and board" for individuals in a group residential
setting.
The only part of the community residential facility, health department licensed definition
that is not clear from Leg. Code § b5.1 SS regarding the use proposed by MFHM is whether
MFHM is "licensed by the commissioner of health as a rooming and boarding house."
In answering this question, the GRHA provides guidance. Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd. 2(a),
entitled "License required," reads in relevant part:
Subd. 2a. License required. A county agency may not enter into an agreement with an
establishment to provide group residential housing unless:
(1) the establishment is licensed by the Department of Health as a hotel and
restaurant; a board and lodging establistunent; a residential care home; a boarding
care home before March 1, 1985; or a supervised living facility, and the service
provider for residents of the facility is licensed under chapter 245A. However, an
establisYiment licensed by the Department of Heaith to provide lodging need not
also be licensed to provide board if ineals are being supplied to residents under a
contract with a food vendor who is licensed by the Department of Health;
(3) the establishment is registered under chapter 144D and provides three meals a
day, or is an establishment voluntarily registered under section 144D.025 as a
supportive housing establishment; or
can be responsible for their own meals and other dai]y needs ° I read this definition to say that the state of
Minnesota believes that it is important that people residing in ri'ansitional housing operate as [hough they are living
independently in their o�m residence. Group residential housing under the GRHA does not make this same
distinction.
d In preparing this analysis, I discussed with the person who was responsible for drafring the vazious "congregate"
]iving definirions included in the City's zoning code whether the "commissioner of heaith" referenced in Leg. Code
§ 65.155 was intended to mean the commissioner of the state of Minnesota's Department of Health. I was informed
that was, in fact, the case.
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(4) an establishment voluntarily registered under section 144D.025, other than a
supportive housing establishment under clause (3), is not eligible to provide group
residential housing.
In preparing this analysis, I reviewed the various use definitions cited under Minn. Stat. §
256I.04, Subd. 4 and the various Minnesota Administrative Code rules that have also
been promulgated for these uses. Based upon this analysis, it is my legal opinion that the
use proposed by MFHM is not: a hotel and restaurant, a residentia] care home, a
boarding care home, a supervised living facility, a registered housing with services
establishment defined under Minn. Stat. § 144D.01, Subd.4,' a housing with services
` Minn. Stat. § 157.15, Subd. 7: "Hotel oz mote]" means a building, struchue, enclosure, or any part thereof used as,
maintained as, advertised as, or held out to be a place where sleepmg accommodarions aze fumished to the public
and furnishing accommodarions for periods of less than one week.
f "Residenhal Care Home" statutes pertaining to [hese facilities have been repealed. Other definitions can be found
m state regulations but these are uses typically licensed by the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services. For
instance, Minn. R. 7620.0100, Subp. 29, defines health and residential caze services as follows: °Health and
residentia] care services means hospitals, nursing homes, penal institutions, and all types of residential treatment
centers includmg druglalcoholism treatment centers, residentia] mental health centers, and residentia] care centers
for persons with developmental or other disab�lities."
s Minn. R. 4655.O1 OQ Subp. 3: "A boarding care home shall mean a llcensed facility or unit used to provide care for
aged or infirm persons who require only personal ox custodial care and related services in accordance w�th these
regulations. A boazding care home hcense is required if the persons need or receive personal or custodial care only,
Nursing services aze not required. Examples of personal or custodial care: board, room, laundry, and persona]
services; supervision over medications which can be safely self-administered; plus a program of activities and
supervision required by persons who aze not capable of properly caring for themselves."
" Muut. Stat. Ann. § 144.50, Subd. 6: "Supervised living faci]ity licenses.
(a) The coimnissioner [of Health] may ]icense as a supervised lrving faality a facility seeking medical assistance
certification as an intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disability for four or more persons as
authorized under section 252.291.
(b) Class B supervised living facilities sha11 be classified as follows for purposes of the State Building Code: (I )
Class B supervised ]iving facilities for six or less persons must meet Group R, Division 3, occupancy requirements;
and (2) Class B supervised living facihties for seven to 16 peisons must meet Group R, Division 1, occupancy
requirements.
(c) Class B facilities classified under paragraph (b), clanses (1) and (2), must meet the fire protechon provi5ions of
chapter 21 of the 1985 Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, fot facilities housing persons with impractica] evacuarion
capabilities, except that Class B facilities licensed prior to July 1, 1990, need only continue to meet insritutional fire
safety provisions. Class B supervised ]iving facilities shall provide the necessary physical plant accommodations to
meet the needs and functional disabilities of the residenTS. For Class S supervised livmg facilities ]icensed afrer July
1, 1990, and housing nonambulatory or nonmobile persons, the conidor access to bedrooms, common spaces, and
other resident use spaces must be at least five feet in clear width, except that a waiver may be requested in
accordance with Minnesota Rules, part 4b65.0600.
(d) The commissioner may license as a Class A supervised living facility a residential program for chemically
dependent individuals that allows clvldren to reside with the pazent receiving treatznent in the facility. The licensee
of the program sball be responsible for the health, safeTy, and welfare of the children residing in the facility. The
facility in which the program is ]ocated must be provided with a sprinkler system approved by the state fire mazshal.
The licensee sha11 also provide addihonal space and physical plant accommodanons appropriate for the number and
age of children residing in the facility. For purposes of license capacity, each child residmg in the faci]ity shal] be
considered to be a resident.
' Minn. Stat. § 144D.01, Subd. 4. Housing wrth services establishment or estabhshment:
{a} "Housing with services establishmenY' or "establishmenY' means (1) an establishment providing sleeping
accommodations to one or more adult residents, at least 80 percent of which are 55 years of age or older, and
offering or providmg, for a fee, one or more regulariy scheduled health-related services or two or more regularly
scheduled supportive services, whether offered or provided directly by the estabhstunent or by another entity
ananged for by the establishment; oi (2) an establishment that registers under section 144D.025.
(b) Housing with services establishment does not include: (1) a nursing home licensed under chapter 144A;
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establishment or supportive housing establislunent optionaily registered under Minn. Stat.
§ 144D.025,� or an establishment voluntarily registered under Minn. Stat. § 144.025 k
Therefore, in order to qualify for GHRA payments under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd.
29a)(1), it is my legal opinion that MFHM must be a rooming and boarding house
licensed by the state of Minnesota's Department of Health commissioner.
Minnesota Department of Heaith commissioner licensed rooming and boarding
establishments are regulated under Minn. Stat. Chap. 157. Reading that chapter, one will
not find a definition for a"rooming and boazding establishmenY' under that chapter.
Instead, Minn. Stat. § 157.15, Subd.4 provides the following definition for "boarding
establishment:"
`Boarding establishment means a food and beverage service establishment where food
or beverages, or both, aze furnished to five or more regular boazders, whether with or
without sleeping accommodations, for period of one week or more."
This definition describes a"common" rooming and board house. In preparing this analysis,
I was informed by the Departsnent of Safety and Inspections that the Minnesota Department
of Health has delegated its legal authority to inspect and license boarding establishments to
the City of Saint Paul. Consequently, MFHM cannot be a"community residential facility,
health department licensed" under Leg. Code § 65,155 because the state of Minnesota has
delegated its regulatory authority over rooming and boarding houses to the City.
Moreover, the City had adopted license ordinances which regulate for rooming and boarding
houses under Leg. Code § Chap. 321. In addition, the City has also adopted zoning
ordinance which regulate the location of rooming and boarding houses under Leg. Code
66.221. Under that section of the zoning code, rooming and boarding houses are first
permitted as a conditional use in the City's RM1 multi-family zoning district. Therefore, if
the Council were to determine that MFHM actually functions as a rooming and boarding
house, MFHM would be subject only to the City's license and zoning regulations and not
those of the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. Under the City's zoning
regulations, a rooming and boarding house is first permitted use in an RM1 multi-family
(2) a hosprtal, certified boarding care home, or supervised living facility licensed under secbons 144.50 to 144.56;
(3) a board and lodging establishment hcensed under chapter 157 and Minnesota Rules, parts 952�.0500 to
9520.0670, 9525.0215 to 9525.0355, 9525A500 to 9525.066Q or 9530.4100 to 9530.4450, or under chapter 245B;
(4) a board and lodging estabiishment which serves as a shelter for battered women or other similar puipose; (5) a
family adult foster caze home licensed by the Deparhnent of Human Services;
(6) private homes in which the residems are celated by kinship, law, or affinity with the pmviders of services; {7)
residential settings for persons with developmental disabilities in which the services aze licensed under Minnesota
Rules, parts 9525.2100 to 9525214Q or applicable successor mles or laws;
(8) a home-sharing arrangement such as when an elderly or disabled person or single-parent family makes lodging in
a private residence available to another person in exchange for services or rent, or both; (9) a duly organized
condominium, cooperative, common interest community, or owners' association of the foregoing where at least 80
percent of the units that comprise the condominium, cooperarive, or common interest community are occupied by
individuals who aze the owners, members, or shareholders of The units; or (10) services for persons w�th
developmental disabilities that aze provided under a hcense according to Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.2000 to
95252140 in effect until January 1, 1998, or under chapter 245B.
� Minn. Stat. § 144D.01, Subd. 5. Supportive services "Supportive services means help with personal laundry,
handling or assisting with personal funds of residents, or arranging for medical services, health-related services,
socia] services, or transportation to medical or social services appoinhnents. Aaanging for services does not include
making refenals, assisting a resident in contacting a service provider of the res�denPs choice, or contacting a service
pcovider m an emergency
k Id.
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zoning district. Accordingly, MFHM's proposed use is not permitted at l ll 6 Pacific Street
because the site is located in a more restrictive R4 zoning district. MFHM would therefore
have to find another tocation in a zoning district that permits rooming and boarding houses.
This is not, however, the end of MFHM's zoning use inquiry. There is yet another type of state
of Minnesota health deparlment licensed boarding establishment which is defined under Minn.
Stat.§ 157.17, Subd. 1(a) as a rooming and boarding establishment with "supportive services."
Minn. Stai. § 157.17, Subd. 1(a) reads:
"Supportive services means the provision of supervision and minimal assistance with
independent living skills, such as social and recreational opportunities, assistance with
transportation, arrana ng meetings and appointments, and arranging for medial and
social services. Supportive services also incJude reminders to take medications that are
self-administered or providing storage far medications if requested."
Against this definition, an examination of MFHM's CUP application materials reveals that
MFHM intends to offer the following range of "direct and indirect supportive services:"
• Transitional Housing - Suitable housing that includes designated individual living space
with meals and all the essentials.
• Community Outreach - Networking with other outside organizations to better assist
clients in establishing self-sufficiency and to live independenfly.
• Chemicai Health Harm Reduction Intervention and Prevention - Informs clients of the
harmful risk physically, mentally and socially that is associated with using and abusing
mood altering chemicals.
• Client Education of Mental Illness - Inform clients how to avoid becoming stressed,
depressed and angry beyond what is expected for normal.
• Promote Friendly Interpersonal Relationships With Others - Influence positive social
change and attitudes, behaviors and the conditions of learning how to live independently
and self-sufficiently.
• Caxeer Awareness - Advise clients of their hidden potential such as values, skills and
potentialiy realistic career opportunities.
• Activities - As a common interest for all clienYs, activities will encourage interactions
with one another and collectively and agree on a common goal.
Based upon Minn. Stat. § 157.17, it is my legal opinion that MFHM, in order to lawfully operate
at 1116 Pacific Street, must be a state of Minnesota, Health Department commissioner licensed
"rooming and boarding house with supportive services."
In making this determination, the Council may examine whether the "direct and indirect
supportive services" described in MFHM's Ci3P application meet the type of supportive services
contemplated under Minn. Stat. § 157.17, Subd. 1. The Council may consider that MFHM has
stated as a matter of operational policy that individuals who reside at MFHM "can choose to
participate in discussions at their own free ill or decline to participate without being penalized."
This "no consequences" policy, makes it reasonably debatable whether MFHM would in fact be
licensed by the commissioner of health as a rooming and boarding facilaty with supportive
services under Minn. Stat. § 157.17, Subd1 because that section specifically calls for supervision
and minimal assistance with supportive services that provide independent living skills. The
express policy of MFHM to permit individuals to opt out of such services — with no
consequences - would seem to render the "provision" of such services moot especially in light of
the fact that GIZHA payments are limited to room and board costs. Minn. Stat. § 256L03, Subd.
2. The Council might reasonably conclude that the ability for individuals to opt out of MFHM's
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subsidized rooming and boarding house — a use that is not permitted in a R4 zoning district under
tkie City's zoning ordinance.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
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Assistant City Attorney
ca Council members: Carter, Thune, Harris, Stark, Helgen, Bostrom
Jerry Hendrickson, Acting City Attomey
Donna Drummond, Principal Planner, PED
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RESOLUTION
Council File # 10-627
Green Sheet # 3//SO /Cv
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I WHEREAS, Melvin G. Miller, in PED Zoning File No. 10-113-461), d/b/a/ "My Father's House
2 Minnesota" ("MFHM") applied for a conditional use permit ("CUP") and a pazking variance in order to
3 establish transitional housing for drug and alcohol recovery for 6 adult males along under the provisions of
4 Leg. Code §§ 65159 and .601for property commonly known as1116 Pacific Street, [PIN 332922430070]
5 and legally described as Drakes Re Of B28 1011 1 lbl l Lot 1 Blk 8; and
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10 61303, duly conducted a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard
11 and, at the conclusion of the said hearing, moved to recommend approval of the said application subject to
12 certain conditions as described below; and
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WHEREAS, on March 26, 2010, the Planning Commission, based upon all the files, records, and the
evidence presented to its Zoning Committee during its March 18, 2010 public hearing, as substantially
reflected in its minutes, moved to approve the said CUP application, with certain conditions, based upon
the following findings of fact, as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 10-30, dated March 26,
2010 as well as the conditions imposed by the Commission:
1. My Father's House Minnesota, Inc.'s mission is "to end long-term homelessness and reduce
chemical dependence by providing a safe, clean and drug free living quarters to Minnesota's
homeiess population who have been identified as having alcohol and drug related problems: '
They aze proposing to provide transitional housing to five (5) male residents on this property. The
facility will be staffed by an executive directar, program director, prograni manager, staff cook,
and staff driver. At least one staff person will be on site at all times. Throughout their residency,
clients will progress toward independent Jife skills, sobriety, and placement into permanent
housing.
2. Sec. 65.1591ists six standards that all transitional housing facilities must satisfy:
(a) In residential, T'Nl-T'N3 traditional neighborhood and OS - B2 business districts, a
conditional use permit is required for facilities serving more than four (4) adult facility
residents and minor children in their care. This condition will be met upon approval of this
application.
(b) In RL-RT2 residential districts, the facility shall be a minimum distance of one
thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet from any other transitional housing facility with
more than four (4) adult facility residents, licensed community residential faciliry,
emergency housing facility, shelter for battered persons with more than four (4) adult
facility residents, or overnight shelter. This condition is met. There is no such service
within one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320 feet) of the proposed transitional housing
use.
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• The Council therefore finds that the proposed use is in fact a"rooming and boarding house" which
is not a permitted use in an R4 zoning dish
The Council fitrther fmds that the Planning Commission erred when it granted a parking
variance for the proposed use. Because MFHA use is not transitional housing it does not
need parking variance. Further, even if MFHM were transitional housing, the Planning
Commission nevertheless ened in its finding No. 4(a): there is nothing unique about this
particulaz property that compels granting a parking variance. The property has a garage
providing adequate off-street parking for single-family residential purposes. Furthermore,
the property can be put to a reasonable use as a single-family home and nottring about the
present configuration of the house and lot prevent this use from continuing.
• The Commission further erred in its finding 4(e). The parking variance was driven by
MFHM's desire to operate a multi-family use in a single-family zoning district. The
variance would then permit a use that is not permitted under the zoning code.
242 t1ND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that far the reasons stated above, the appeal of Jacob Dorer is
243 hereby granted; and, be it
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246 2010 is also incorporated herein by reference as further support for the Council's decision; and, be it
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249 a permitted use under the provisions of the zoning code, the CUP and variance application fees submitted
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253 Miller, Jacob Dorer et al, the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission upon its adoption and
254 approval.
Bosteom
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Thune
Requested by Department oE
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Action Requested:
Granting [he appeal of Jacob Dorer and refunding application fees submitted by the applicant.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Re�ect (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firtn ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person(firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet.
lnitiating Problem, tssues, OpportUnity (Who, What, When, 4Vhere, Why):
Advantages IP Approved:
Disadvantages If Approved:
Disadvantages If Not AppYOVed:
Total Amount of
Trensaction: CosllRevenue 8udgeted:
Wnd'mg Sourte: Activity Number:
Financiai Information:
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(c) Except in B4 — BS business districts, the facility shall not be located in a planning
district in which one (1) percent or more of the population lives in licensed community
residential facilities, emergency housing facilities, shelters for battered persons with more
than four (4) adult facility residents, overnight shelters, and/or transitional housing facilities
with more than four (4) adult facility residents. This condition is met. District 4 has a
concentration of .58% of the population living in such facilities.
(d) In RL-RTl residential districts, the facility shall serve six (6) or fewer adult facility
residents and minor children in their care. In RT2 residential, TNl — TN3 traditional
neighborhoods, OS-B3 business and IR-Il industrial districts, the facility shall serve sixteen
(16) or fewer adult facility residents and minor children in their care. This condition is met.
The proposed transitional housing use would take place in an R4 district and would serve
five (5) adults.
(e) In RL-RT2 residential dish the facility shall not be located in a two-family or multi-
family dwelling unless it occupies the entire structure. This condition is met. The proposed
transitional housing use would take place in a single-family dwelling.
(� In residential districts, facilities serving seventeen (17) or more facility residents shall
have a minimum lot area of five thousand (5,000) square feet plus one thousand (1,000)
square feet for each guest room in excess of two (2) guest rooms. This condition does not
apply as the proposed use would only serve five (5) residents.
3. Sec. 61.501 lists five standards that all condiYional uses must satisfy:
(1) The extent, location and intensity of the use wi11 be in substantial compliance with the
Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by
the city council. This condition is met. The proposed transitional housing use is in accard
with the current Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan housing plan policy 6.7, "Link services
with affordable housing." These services include job trainang and education, which My
Father's House Minnesota, Inc. intends to provide. The proposed Housing Plan also
contains language supporting My Father's House Minnesota, Inc.'s mission to "end long-
term homelessness and reduce chemical dependence," including policy 3.4, "Assist in the
preservation and production of homeless and supportive housing." The District 4 Plan
Update also includes goals which would be supported by the proposed transitional housing
use. The unemploymenUunderemployment goal "to promote the creation of ineaningful
work for Dayton's Bluff residents and to promote better education of residents so that they
will be better prepared for jobs of the future" will be supported by My Father's House
Minnesota Inc.'s job training programs.
(2) The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the
public streets. This condition is met. The applicant has stated that the residents and staff
will get around primarily through a staff driver and that residents will not be permitted to
keep their own personal vehicles at the property. Due to the limited number of vehicles, the
hvo-caz garage with alley access and the on-street parking will be sufficient to provide
adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion for the transitional housing use.
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(3) The use will not be detrimental to the existing character of the development in the
immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. This
condition is met. The house rules for My Father's House Minnesota, Inc. indicate that the
transirional housing use would not be detrimental to the exisring character of the
development in the immediate neighborhood, nor would it endanger public health, safety,
and general welfare. These rules include a requirement that clients are expected to keep the
property and themselves in a"neat, clean, presentable responsible manner" and are
prohibited from bringing "alcohol, dmgs, pomography or weapons" on the premises.
(4) The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the
surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. This condition is met. The use
would not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding
property for uses permitted in the district because the My Father's House Minnesota, Inc.
mission statement, history and description, operational plan, and essential services plan all
indicate that the transitional housing use proposed would have minimal neighborhood
impact. Among other requirements, the clients would be required to keep respectful hours
and retum to the premises before 11:OOpm on a weeknight or 12:OOam on a weekend and
they would be required refrain from bringing alcohol or drugs on the premises.
(5) The use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district
in which it is located. This condition is not met. The proposed use would take place in an
existing single family home, which appears to conform to the minimum lot size, height
maximum, and yard setbacks for the R4 zoning district. However, the parking requirement
far transitionai housing is one space for every two residents, so My Father's House, Inc.
would require three (3) parking spaces. The site plan shows only a two (2) car garage, so a
variance for parking is required.
4. Section 61.601 sets out the required findings for a variance of the Zoning Code:
(a) The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under the strict provision of
the code. This finding is met. The transitional housing use for five (5) residents is a
reasonable use for this property. Under strict provision of the parking requirement, the
property in question could not be used as a transitional housing facility for five (5)
residents.
(b) The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property, and these
circumstances were not created by the landowner. This finding is met. This property has a
short driveway and the lot configuration does not provide room for a parking pad adjacent
to the garage, so the land owner cannot use it for the required parking within the confines of
the private property line. The landowner did not create that situation, as the garage and
driveway location both appeaz to predate his ownership of the property.
(c) The proposed variance is in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code, and is
consistent with the health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare of the inhabitants of the City
of Saint Paul. This finding is met. The intent of the parking requirement is to ensure that
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properties provide adequate parking for their various uses. The two (2) parking spaces on
the site will be adequate for this transitional housing facility. My Father's House
Minnesota, Inc. will have a van onsite and hire a staff driver. The applicant has stated that
the five (5) adult residents of the facility will not be permitted to keep personal automobiles
on site.
(d) The proposed variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property, nor will it alter the essential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably
diminish established property values within the surrounding area. This finding is met.
Permitting the variance to reduce required parking by one space will maintain the current
character of the property and the supply of light and air to adjacent property.
(e) The variance, if granted, would not permit any use that is not permitted under the
provisions of the code for the property in the district where the affected land is located, nor
would it alter or change the zoning district classification of the property, This finding is
met. The variance of required parking would permit a transitional housing facility, which is
a conditionally permitted use in the R4 district.
( fl The request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to increase the value or
income potential of the parcel of land. Thas finding is met. The applicant is seeking the
variance of required parking so he can have a transitional housing facility on the property
and not primarily to increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Planning Commission, under
the authority of the City's Legislative Code, that the application of Mr. Melvin Miller for a
conditional use permit for transitional housing for drug and alcohol recovery for six (6)
adult males and variance for parking at 1116 Pacific St is hereby approved subject to the
following additional conditions:
1. The applicant obtains and maintains certification as a Group Residential Home from
Ramsey County.
2. The applicant enfarces the House Rules (attached in full to this resolution) including
property upkeep, no entry after 11:OOpm on weekday evenings and 12:00 am on weekend
evenings, and the prohibition of alcohol, drugs, or weapons on the premises.
3. Residents may not have their own vehicles on-site.
4. Potential residents will be screened by Ramsey County and the applicant and those who
have a history of sexual offense and/or violent crime shall not be refened to the transitional
housing facility at 1116 Pacific or accepted as residents there by the applicant.
5. The applicant shall provide a van for the residents' use, and the van shall be parked
inside the garage when not in use.
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6. The House Rules and a staff contact name and phone number will be provided to the
neighbors within one block of 1116 Pacific and to other neighborhood residents upon
request.
7. The number of adults staying overnight at the property will be limited to six (6), one of
whom will be a staff person.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Leg. Code § 61.702(a), Jacob Dorer, duly filed an appeal (PED
Zoning File No. 10-217806) from the determination made by the Commission, and requested a hearing
before the City Council for the purpose of considering the actions taken by the said Commission; and
WHEREAS, acting pursuant to Leg. Code §61.702(b), and upon notice to affected parties, a public hearing
was duly conducted by the City Council on May, 5, 2010, where all interesYed parties were given an
opportunity to be heard and, at the close of the public hearing, the Council laid the matter over to May 19,
2010 for the purpose of receiving an opinion from the City Attorney's Office regarding whether the use as
proposed was a transitional housing facility; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 201 Q the City Attorney's Office submitted an opinion in which the City
Attomey's Office concluded that the use proposed by MFHM was not "transitional housing" as defined
under Leg. Code § 65.154; that the proposed use appeared to more closely resemble a"connnunity
residential facility, health deparhnent licensed" use as defined under Leg. Code § 65.155; but, that the
operational aspects of the use described by MFHM were ultimately most similar to a"rooming and
boarding house" which is a use not permitted in an R4 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Council, having heazd the statements made, and having considered the application, the
report of staff, the record, minutes and recommendation of the Zoning Committee and the Commission's
resolution, and the analysis of the City Attorney's Office does hereby
RESOLVE, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul, pursuant to Leg. Code § 61.704 hereby reverses the
decision of the Planning Commission in this matter, based upon the following findings of the Council:
The Council finds that the Planning Commission erred when it approved the proposed use as
transitional housing. Given the degree of "disability" which defines an individuaP s eligibility for
Group Residential Housing payments, it is unlikely that the clients Ramsey County will place into
MFHM are individuals capable of "living independently within a reasonable period of time,
generally about 18 months." The Council further finds that the lack of any requirement by MFHM
to have the individuals who will reside at MFHM to "participate in appropriate program activities
designed to facilitate independent living" also demonstrates why the proposed use is not transitional
housing. Thus, the Pianning Commission erred when it approved a CUP for the proposed use as
transitional housing.
• The Council also finds that the proposed use does not meet the definition of a community
residential facility, health department licensed." The Council finds that the level of "direct and
indirect supportive services" as well as the operational philosophy of MFHM does not meet the
level of services expected far a licensed community residential facility.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING &
ECpNOMIC DEVfiLOPMENT
Cecile Bedor, Olrec(or
CTTY OF SAIN'I` PAUL .
Chris�opher 8. Coleman, Mayor
April 9, 2010
Ms. Mary Erickson
City Council Research Office
Room 310 City Hail
Saint Paul, Minnesota 551Q2
Dear Ms. Erickson:
25 Wes! Fourth S(ree!
Saln! Patd, MN 55102
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Telephone: 651-266-6700
F¢csim�le: 651-228-3220
I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday,
May 5, 2010, for the following zoning case.
Zoning File Number: 10-217-806
File Name:
Address:
Jacob Dorer et af
1116 Pacific 5t.
Purpose: Appeal of Planning Commission decision approving a conditional
use permit for transitional housing for drug and alcohoi recovery for
6 adult males and a parking variance of 1 space
Previous Action:
Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval 6- 0- 0,
Planning Commission Reaommendation: Approval, 'f7-1 (Fernandez),
I have confirmed this day with Council President Lantry's office. My understanding is that this
public hearing request will appear on the Council agenda on or before the Aprii 2&, 201Q, Gity
Council meeting and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legaf Ledger.
Please call me at 651-266-6551 if you have any questions.
Sjncerely, _,
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CI'IY O� SAi�i IT PAUL
Christopher B. Caleman, .�tayor
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Ms. Man/ Erickson
City Council Research Oifice
Room 310 City Haii
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
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Re: Zoning File #: 10-217-806
File Name: Jacob Dorer et ai
Address; 1116 Pacific St, SW corner af Frank
Purpose: Appeai of Planning Commission decision approving a conditional
use permit for transtitional housing for drug and alcohol recovary
for 6 adult males and a parking variance of 1 space
Citv Cout�cil Hearinq: P+ffav 5 201� 5:30 p.m., Gi#v Gounctl Chambers
. Staff Recommendation:
District Council:
Zoning Committee Recommendation:
Support:
Opposition:
Planning Commission Recommendation
Approval
District 4
Approval with condition(s), vote: 6- Q
1 peopfe spoke, 0 letters were received
9 people spoke, 5 letters were received
Approval, vote: 17 -7 (Fernandez)
Staff Assigned:
Emiiy Goodman, 651-266-6551
Aftachments: Pianning Commission resolution:
Planning Cor�m+ssioh minufes,
Zoning Committee minufes,
Deadline forAction Extension Letter
Corresgondence received
Staff Report packet
cc: Zoning �iie #: 10-217-806
Applicanf:
Gify Council f�embers
Disfrict Councii: 4
Donna Drummond
Wendy Lane
Allan Torsfenson
Peter Warner
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Department of Plannrng and Economic Development
Zoning Section'
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25 West Fourth Street
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TYPE OE IaPPE�` L: Application is hereSy made toY an appeal to the:
�_ ❑ Pfanning Commission, under provision of Chapter 61, Seclion 701, Paragraph e of the
i _., Zoning Cods, of a decision made by the Planning Administrator or Zoning Administrator
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of a decision mada by the Pianning Commission
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Date of decision: March 26th 2010 Fife Number: 10-30 �P�`-��
GF.OUNDS FOR ABPEA�.s ExplaiR why you fae! there has been an error in any requfrement, permit, decislon' or
refusal made by an administrative otficial, or an error in Fact, procedure or flnding made by the Planning
Commission.
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The Mounds Park neighbcrhood believzs �.hat �he, Plan�!ing Commission errea��r'cizen
�hey approved the appiica�ion by Mel+rin Nttilzr, We be.1i2`ve tha� *hey:nac�e errors of
fact,and finding and appeal this decision to the Ciry Council, We nnd probiems with
both the conditional use and the variance and v�ould ]ike to appeal bo*h with this
one appeal, Briefly stated below are t3ie errors we find below, and would ]ike ta
expand on these points in writing and in person in greater detail than possible here,
Firstiy, Che Commission made errors of iact when considering the facility; and may.
have believed that iC is a licensed faeility, when itt facr.it is run under contraetwith
Ramsey County, We believe that the figure of,58olo per population is based on
Iicensed facilities and not County contract and other aduit resident faciiitles, A
licensed faciliry implies a different level oi oversight than one that is contracted. We
also 6nd the' parking variance to be recoriimended in error, The reasonable us2
standard.described in 4(a) states that no reasonable use can be found for the
building uniess this variance is granted, In Fact, for over 100 years, it has functioned
as single Family home.
. Secondly, the Commission made errers of finding when theyfound that the use
would not be detrimental to the existing character ofthe development in the
immediate neighborhood and would endahger the publiG health safety and general
welfare. The for-profit carporation running this facility has no experience with an
adult facility of this nature, Gity staff says that the rules of the house will ensure thai
the residents keep the hause "neaE, clean and presentable". The rules that they have
devised are in a singie par.agraph that is tnuch too genera] to derive these
conclusions, and the history of the house does not bear out that theywilllead to a
safe or clean environment. Unfortunately the owners have repeatedly shown that ,,
they cannot maintain the in a city-approved manner, It recently took more
than 6 months to get the owners to repair. a condemned po'rch. The rules say that no
alcohol or drugs are allov5ed on the.premises, but fail to mention that sobriety is a
requirement for Iiving in the house. The rules also fail to�deScribe the repercussions
of violating the,policies, Wi11'the residents be turned out on the streeC, or picked up
by police? Tt�e staff running ehe facility have never owned, operated or worked in a
iaciliLyfoT adults. This is evident from their incamplete and confusing application.
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V�Ye also find an error in the cdmmissions finding that two parking spots wiIl be
sufflc;eni for the residence because the residents won't have cars. There will be Yhe
hause van, but there will al,so be a full time staffperson, plus a cook and/or driver
[since th�vanwill be stor.ed in the garage) and/or other staff person - so there
could be 3 vehicles of staff, not includingvisitors, who will be permitted to park
there. We helieve that at least four or five would be needed, rather than the two
available.
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WNEREAS, Mr Nielvin Miller, File # 10-113-?81, has applied for a condi#ional use permii for transitionai
housing for drug and alcohol recovery for 6 adult males and variance for parking Under the provisions cf §
65.159 and s61.601 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, on proper(y located af 1116 Pacific St, Parcel
Identification Number (PIN) 332922430070, legally desaribed as Drakes Re Qf 828 1011 11 b19 Lot 1 Slk
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WHEREAS, the Zoning Commiftee of the Pfanning Commission, on Nlarch 18, 201 Q held a pubiic
hearing at which alI persons present were given an opportunity to be heard pursuant fo said appiicaf+on in
accordance with the requiremenfs o'F §81.303 oi the Saint Paut Legislative Code; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to iis Zon'tng
Committee at the public hearing as substantialiy reflected in the minufes, made the following findings ofi
fact:
1. My Fathet's House Minnesota, Inc.'s mission is "to end long-term homelessness and reduce
chemical dependence by providing a safe, clean and drug free living quarters to Minnesota's
homalass popufafion who have been identifted as having alcohol and drug related problems."
• They are proposing to provide transifional housing fo five (5) male residenfs on this property. The
facility will be staffed by an executive director, program director, program manager, staff cook, and
stafF driver. At least one staff person will be on site at all times. Throughou# their residency, cfients
wiil progress toward independent life skilis, sobriety, and placement into permanent housing.
2. Sec. 65.159 lists six standards that all transitional housing facilities must satisfy:
(a) (n residentral, TIY9-TN3 fraditional neighborhood and OS — 82 busrness districts, a conditional
use permtt is required for facillties serving more fhan four (4) adu(t facility residents and minor
children rn theircare. This condition will be mef upon approval of t�'�is applicafion.
(b) ln RL-RTZ residential districts, the facility sha!l be a minimum distance of one thousand three
hundred twenty (1, 320) feet from any other transitiona! housing facrlity with more than four (4J adult
facilrty residents, (icensed community residenfial facitiiy, emergency housing facilify, she(fer for
6attered persons with more than four (4) adult facilrfy residents, or ovemiqht shelter. This condifion
is met. There is no such service wifhin one �housand three hundred twenty (1,320 feet) of the
proposed transitional housing use.
(c) Except in 84 — B5 business districts, the faeility shall not be located in a planning districf in
which one (9) percent or more of the popu/ation lives fn /icensed comm�rnity residentia/ facilities,
emergency housing facilities, sheiters fo� battered persons with more than four (4) adult facility
�esidents, overnight shelters, and/or transitional housing facilities wi#h more than four (4J adu/t
facility residents. This condifion is met. bistrict 4 has a concentra#ion of ,58% of the populafion
living in such facilities.
(d) /n, RL-RT1 residential disfncfs, the facility shall serve six (&) ar fewer adu/t facllity residents and _
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family home, which appears fo conform io fhe minimum !ot size, heighf maximum, and yard
setbacks for the R4 zoning district. However, the parking requirsment for transitional housing is
one space for 2very twa residenfs, so My Fa#f�er's House, fnc. wouid require three (3) parking
spaces. The sife ptan shows oniy a two (2) car.garage, so a variance for parking is required,
4. Secfion 69,601 sets out the required findings for a variance of_ the Zoqing Coda:
(a) The proper`y in question cannat be put to a reasonable use unde� the strict provrsron of the .
code. This finding is met. The transitionaf housing use for five (5) residents is a reasonable
use for tl�is proparty. Under stricf provision of the parking requirement, fhe property in
quesfion coutd nof be used as a transifional housing facility forfive (5} residenfs.
(bJ The p(ight of the (andowneris due to circumstances unique to his properfy, and these :.
circumstances �,vere not creaied by the landowner. This finding is mef. 7his property has a
short driveway and the lot configuration does not provide roorrt for a par•king pad adjacen� to
fhe garage, so the land owner cannot use it for the requi"red parking within fhe confines of the
�rfvate property line. The landowner did not create fha{.sifuafion, as the garage and driveway '
9ocaiion bofh appear to predafe.his ownership of fhe property.
(cJ The proposed variance is in keeping wifh the spint and intenf of fhe code, and is consistent
with fhe healfh, safety, comfori; mota/s and wsifare of tf�e inha6iiants of the City of Saint Paul.
This finding is mef. The infenf of fhe parking requiremenf is to ensure fhaf properfies provide
adequate parking for fheir various uses. The two (2) parking spaces on the site will be
adequate for this transitionaf housing facility. My Father's House Minnesota, lnc. will have a
van onsite and hire a staff driver. The appiicant has stated thaf the five (5) adult residenfs of
the facilify will_not be pePmitfed to keep personal automobiles on site. '
(d) The proposed variance will not impair an adeqUate supply of light and air to adjacent property,
nor will it alter the assential character of the surrounding area or unreasonably diminish
established properiy values within fhs surrounding area. This.finding is met. Permitting the
_ variance fo reduce required parking by one space will rnainfain fhe current character of the
property and_the supply of light and air to adjacent property.
(e) .The variance, if granted, vrould not parmit any use that is not permitfed under the provisions of
the code for the property in the distnct where the affected land is located, nor would it alter or
• , change the zoning district classification oi the propecty. This finding is met. The variance o�
required parking would permit a transitional hous'rng facilifij,_ which is a candaional�y permitted ._
use in Ehe R4 district. . '
- (fl TFie request for variance is not 6assd pnman7y on a desire td increase the valoe or income
potential of the parcel of land. This finding is met. The appficantas seeking fhe variance of .
required parking so F�e can have a ftansPfiona( housing faciiify o�i tfie properfy.and nof primarify
to increase fhe valu� or income pofentia! of the parcal of iand. .
NQNl,. THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED, by fhe Sainf Paul,Planning Commission, under the authorify of
fhe City's Legislafive Code, fhat fhe apptication of Mr. IUtelyin Milter fior a conditional use permit for .
±ransitional housing for drug and aicoho[ Cecovery for six (6) adutt males and var�ance for parking af 1118
Pacifrc St is hereby ap�roved subject ta ihe following addi6onai condifions.
9: Tt�e applicant obfains and tr7aintains eertifcation as a Group Residential Fiome from Ramsey County.
2. The appiicant enforcas fhe House f2ules (attachecl in fui! to this resalufion) includir�g property upkeep,
" no entiy after 11:OOpm on weekday evenings and 12:OQ am onweekend evenings, and ihe
prohibition of alcohol, drugs, or weapons on fhe premi'ses.
-3. Residents may not havs their own vehides on-site.
4. Pofenfial residents.will be screened by Ramsey County and the app(icanf snd tfiose who have a
histoty of sexual offense and/or violent crime.shall nof be referred to the fr�nsitianaf facility at .
1116 Pacinc or accepted as residents there hy fhe app(icant..
b. The applicant sFia!! p�ovide a van for the_ residenfs' use, and- fh�T'.Y`an s�Fta �e park�d insi8e'�� `garage
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Saia* Paul P?ar�ing CConmission
Citc HaII Confereu�e Cenfex
IS Lz�llogg �oulevard Y�Y est
?Vlinutes March 25, 201G
A neeting oi the P1a.nning Comtnission of the City oz Saint Paul was held Friday, March 26, 2010, at
83fl a.m. zn the Conference Genter oi Ci.ry Hall.
Commissioners Mtnes. Halverson, Merrigau, Porter, Smitten, Thao, Youag; and
Present: Messrs. A1ton, Commers, Connolfy, �'ernandez, Gelgelu, Goodlow, Kramer,
Nelson, Scbertlez, Spauldi�g, Ward, and Wickiser.
Commissioners Mmes. *DonneIIy-Cohen, *Wencl, andNlr. *MarguLies
Absent:
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�'ilso Presenf: Donna Drummond, Planning Di�ector; PhIl Belfiori, Lany Zaugs, Deparhnent of
Safery and Inspections staff, Allan Torstenson, Patricia 3ames, Luis 1'ereira,
Sarah Zorn, Anton 7erve, Emily Goodman, and Sonja Butler, Depark�nent of
Planning and Economic Development staff.
�. ApprosraI of minutes Ts'Iarch 12, 2010.
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1VIOTZOId: ConsnsissionerlYelson moved approval ofthe nxi�xutes oflYlarch �2, 20X0.
Commzssianer Thao secanded fhe ta:otio�z Tlie morio�s c¢rried zcnanzmatrsly on a vaice vote.
C�air's Annouucemenfs
Commissioner Commers, who is the Com�nission's first vice chaiz, chan'ed the meeting. He
announced that thete wouId be a change in the agenda's order; the Zoning Committee business
would be first and direcfly after would be the pubfic haaring. ,
PIannYUg f3Y`i'°ec'tot''s'Announcements
Donna Drummond reported fl7at the announcement for applicants to the Transportation
Comrnittee went out this week. She asked commissioners if they are aware of people who would
be good membets oi that commirtee that they shouid encourage them to apply. The deadline for
applications is April 30"�. There was a nodce on last Wednesday's City Council agenda fhat
Raymond Matter is suing the City of Saint Pau1 regarding a zoning case that the Planning
Commissiou had dealt with. It was a permit for the eseablishment of a legal non-conforming nse
for an excavafing business in Highwood. The City Council denied Ray Matter's appeal of
conditians„placed on the permit so the case is now goiug to court.
FUBLTC &EARIl'�G:
Commissioner Commers announced that.the Sainf Paul Planuing Couunission was holding a
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iYfflT'ION: Co�rz'rnF.s,rioner Xramer moved fJie Zonang CoYrvnifsee's recoxv;zend¢tior� to ¢pprove .
tlie madification o� no:zconforming use perinit subject to ¢dditlonal car<ditions. The matiorz
carried on a voice vofe with Nelson, Sp¢ulding, Ward vatir�g agcrnst t1¢e mcfian.
�' I O-I 10-727 Audrey NZatson — Conditionat use.permif for gazden center wir3a modificafion of lot
zrea. 1769, Selby Avenue betwesn Fauview and wbeeler. (flnton .Terye, 65I/266-G567)
lY�OTFON: Camnissioner Fframer moved tT:e Zonin; Comfnittee's recom.*nendation to rrpprove
tlae conditionat use permit subject to addiiiorzai corcditions. The rrzotion carried z�animourly
on a voice vote
�I0-113-461 Melvin Miller — Conditional use permit for transitional housing for drug and alcohol
recavery, for 6 adult m aies and vaziance for parking. I 116 Pacinc Street, SW comer at Frank.
(Emily Goodmcm, 651/Z66-6551)
Commissioaet Spanlding asked wkether or not this particvlar use should be certified as a Group -
Residentiai Home by Ramsey County. �
Commissioner Kramer e�lained that the first.condition within the resolution is. tfiat certificafion
fias to be received from Ramsey Couniy, and thaf condition wouid apply to any operator ai thfs
iocation. Uniit that certification is received, flie conditional vse permit is not in effect, Sincs it is
a condition of approval, it would also give the City the ability to revoke the conditiional use
permit m the future if that certification was canceied.
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Coramissioner Femandez said Phhaf because ofthe s�ong neighborfiood opposiuoa to tvis pernut,
fie wili be voting a° ;nst this.
1Vt0?`LON: C'o�avzxissioner L�ramer moved the Zoning Commiftee's recommendafion to ¢pprove
tTze conditioxa7 use perrxit subjecf to additional coxditians. The mation carried on a voice vote
� rvith Camrzvssianer Fernartdez voti�cg agaitzsf flze motion
Coaunissioner Kramer announced the items on the agenda for the neot Zoning Committee ..
meeting on Thursday, April l, 2010.
VT. HUD Consolidated Plan: 2010-ZO I4 — Staff informaiionat presentafion.
(Luis Pereirq 651/265-6591)
Mr. P ereira distributed a hand out showing the efigible uses of HUD programs and how Saint .
Paul has ussd ttie program fimds m the past. Fie said that the HUD t`onsolidated Plan is a plan _
' required to be complefed every (5) five pears by eniifIement communities fhat receive HUI7
funding. It is a pIanning document, not a budget doc�ent So it does specify some general
- pazamaters and priorities in varions areas, parficuiarly housing and to a lesser eb-tent, community
deveIopment. Tfus new update wotild apply to the 2010-2014 period replacing ttle 2005-2009 .
p1an. This is specific to three di#ferentE�UD funding sources: (CDBG) Community Development
Block Crrant, HOME Tnvesiment Partaership, and EmergEncy Shelter Grant.
� GDBG is the biggesE funding sourca raceived ouf of the tbree, and fixe most flekible, and '
decisions need to be made on how fo allocate these funds. There are three big naiional objectives
thaf E?UD vas for ttiesa funding sources. The big ons requires that a minimum of 70 percent of .
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!llli43UTE5 O� THE ZOPdiNG C��IfPl1fTTEE
Thursday, �b9arch 98, 2010 - 3:3J p.m.
� Gity Cauncil Chambers, 3rd Floor
City Ha1I and Gourt Nause
15 4'Jest Kellogg Boul�vard
PRESENT:
EXCUSED;
STAFF:
Alion, F3bnnelly-Cohan Goodlow, Kramer, Ne�an and WencJ
Commers, N9argulies
Ernily Goodman, Samanfha Langer, Patricia James, and Peter Warner
The meefing was chaired by Commissioher Kramer..
iL�ieivin t�litler -1 Q-913-461 - Gonditional use Qermii for #cansitional housing for drug and 2lcohol
recovery for 6 adulf m�ies ar�d variance for parking, 1116 Pacifiic St, SW corner at Frank
Emily Goodman presented fhe statf report with a recommendafion of approval with conditions for the
Condifional Use Permit & Variance. Emily Goodman also stafed District 4 recammended denial, and there
were 0 letters in support, and 5 letfers in oppasition.
Upon questions from the Commissioners, Ms Goodman stated she was not sure how long they have owned
the property,
Rev. Dr, Earl MiAer, Me{vin Miller and Gregary Maxie, the applicants were present. Mr. Miller explained that
� re was a great need for transitiona( housing in the community and #hey have aftempted to meet ali the
uirements and address aff of the concerns in the neigh6orhood. He also stated he feels the issues with
safety don't relafe to the zoning �ode. Mr. Miller also noted that they have explained to the neighborhood that
they take the safety issue seriously. The County and My Fathe�'s House Ninnesofa; Inc. wiil do an
assessment on possible residents and oEher controls will be put into place to ensure the neighbors safefy. _
Gregory Maxi stafed there is a growing need for transitional housing. He explained that with their backgrounds
they meet the qualificafions to operate the transitional housing faci(ity.
Upon inquiry from the Commissioners, Mr. Mifler stafed that fhey, have fhe capacify oi six residents and i� they
were at ful4 capacity they would nof have staff fiving at the property, He confirmed that there would be a s�aff
member on site 24 hours a day.
,Rev. Dc Earl Milier stated they have owned the property fhree years and it was not occupied during this time.
He explained that they have been working on this project for two years a�d they have ranovafed the property
�vifhin the Iast year, He stated currenfly the properfy meefs al1 County requirements. Ha explained they have
done their research and iheir backgrounds and education q�aalifres. thern fo run a iransitianal housing iacility.
Gregory Maxie explained that they currentiy have fwelve strict house rules that could be changed or updated
immediately if staff sees any potentiai probiems thatjeopardize the other residenfs or neighbors. He stated
they submitted a copy ofi the poiicies and procedures (see attached).
Nlr. Maxie ex�lained that Ku.rt Taylor of Ramsey County has accepted their proposal and is waiting for Zoning
Commif�ee(Planning Commission approval to pursue with the licer�.,s. Mr. Maxie stated that to htis knowledge
�fate does not require anything.
i�r. Miller explained that there shouid be adequa#e parking for Pwo io three staif inembers and a van will be fhe
pr.imary transpartation for the residents which wili be kept in the garage.
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pface by the Counfy and (Ny Fafher's House Minnesofa (MFHNi}: Mr. Miller also stafed he doesn'f be(ieve-.
properfy Values wi(f be affected. Ne also explained thaf visifation wi1[ be timifed and a sign up she�t wi1! be
posted so that they can account for how many peopie wiit visit t�te proparty at one time,
Gregory Maxie explained thaf uiilizing the van will limit any poientiai parking or traif+c issues and it wi11 be kepi
in the garage. Mt. Maxie sfafed he befieves the chi]dren will be very safe due to the safety guards thsy have
pui in place. They are trying to provide a posifive service for the neighborhood. He reiferated they are nof
luoking to rnake a lof of money if is:a genuine concern to help people, He also stated thaf there will ba on2 to
tv�o staff inembers on site at all times. �
Melvin Miller expiained fhe accommadations_and that there are a tofai of five bedrooms. He explained the
source of the clienfs wiii be from Ramsey County and the adr"rrission policy is listed in detail on page four of tviy
Fafher's House Minnesofa Poficies and Procedures iUfanua[ fhaf was submitEed (see affached).
Gregory NTaxie expiained tMe RULE-25 Chemical Heafth a§sessment, Mr. Maxie also stated that the cGents �
they t wil! be decided_ by Ramsey.County &ut MFNM prohibits sexua! deviant predators and people �ith
a h'tstory of violen�e from staying af MFNM. He aiso explained thaf. MFHM also conducfs an assessmenf. Mr.
Maxie explained Ramsey Countyls providing the funding and #hey will de#ermine the length of the sfay.for
each individuai which can be a minimum of thirfy days and a maximum of eighteen months. He also stafed
ihey a van hasn't been purchased yef. He confirmed that fhe residents cannot_have a vehicfe at the property.
The public hearing:was closed, '
Commissioner Kafhi Danne(ly-Cahen moved approva� with conditions of fhe Condifional Use Permit &
Variance. Commissioner Erick Goodiow seconded fhe mofion. �
Aner discussion regarding concerns Encluding; house rules, batt on vehicles; number of res'rdents, and onsiie
staff not being �isted in fhe Condition Use Permit, the-motion failed by a Vote of 3-3-0. Cornmissioners Wencl,
Nafson and Chair Kramer voted against the motion..
Aftar further discussion on adding the following condifions: 1) the applicanf enforces House Rules (attachedj
4acluding property upkeep; 2) residents may nof have vehicies on-site; 3) pofential residents will be scr°ened
by Ramsey County and.MFHM and those v✓ho have a history of violence or sexual offences wiii not be
permitfed; 4) a van wifl be provided for the residents; and 5) adulfs staying overriighf are limited fo six, one oi
�,�!hom wiii be a staff person, fhe mofion passed by a yofe of 6-0-0. Commissioner Katfii Donnelly=Cof�en
roved approya( wfth condifions.of fhe Conditional Use Permif & Variance. Cammissioner Barbara Wend .
seconded the mofion. .
Adopted . Yeas - 6 Nays - 0 Abstained - 0
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Recording Secretary Zonin.g �e
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1. FtLE NAME: Neivin Mi11er FiLE �: 10-113-461
2. �t�PLICANT: Mzivin Miller HEA.RtNG Dl�TE: Marcn 18, 201C
3. fl'PE OF aPPLICATlt3?�!: ConditionGl Use Permi# & Variance
4. LOCATi0�7: 1116 Pacinc St, 5W comer at Frank ,
5. PIN & LEG.4L DESCR1PTi0�1: 332922430070, Drakes Re Of 628 1011 11b11 Lot 1 Blk 8
o. PLAPl3d1�G flISTP,IGT: 4 PF2ESEf�ST ZO�!l1vG; R�',
7. ZOfVi1VG CODE REFEREt�ICE: § 66.159; § 61.501; §61.601; 01.202(bj
8. STAFF REPORT DATE: March 10, 2010 8Y: Emily Goodman
9. DATE.RECEfVED: Fe6ruary 25, 2010 60 DRY DEADLItVE FOR ACTfON: ApriJ 26, 2010
A. PURPOSE: Condifional use permit for transitional housing for drug and alcohol recovery for six (6)
aduit males and variance for parking
B. PARCEL SlZE: Approximately 40 ft. of frontage on Pacific Street, with 130 ft, on Frank Street,
and an approximate area of 5120 sq. ft. ,
C. EXISTING LAND USE: Single family dwelling
D. SURROUNDItVG LA1�D USE:
North: Mixed-density residential and business uses (RM2, R4, and 82)
Easf: Single-family residential uses (R4)
South: Single- and mulfi-family residential uses (RM2, R4)
. West: Single-family residential uses (R4) _
E. ZONING CODE CI 1 ATIO�: §65.159 lists conditions for transiiional housing facilities; §61.501 lists
general requirements for ali condifional uses; §61.202(b) authorizes the planning commission to
grant variances when related fo permits, using the required findings of §61.601.
F. HISTORY/DISCUSSIOt�: There are no zoning actions or records for fhis property.
G. DISTRICT COUPiCIL RE�OINMENDATION: The District 4 Community Coundl sent a letfer to the
City stating fhat the Council does not support approval of a conditional use permit for transitional
housing at 111�6 Pacific Street.
H. FINDlRIGS:
1. IViy Fafher's House Minnesota, inc.'s mission is "to end long-term homelessness and reduce
chemical dependence by providing a safe, clean and drug free living quarters to Minnesota's
homeless population who have been idenfified as having alcohoi and drug related problems.°
They are proposing to provide fransitional housing to six (6) mafe residents. on this property.
The facility will be staffed by an executive director, program director, program manager, staff
cook, and staff driver. 7hroughouf thefr residency, ciients wtill progress toward independent fife
skills, sobriefy, and placement into permanent housing.
2. Sea 65.9 591ists six standards that all transifionai housing facilities must satis#y:
(aJ In reside�tial, TN9-TN3 traditionaJ neigh6orhood and OS — 82 bvsiness districts, a
condifional use permit is r2quired for facilifies serving more fhan four (4) adu/t facilify residants
and mtnor children in ft�eir care. This condifion will be met upon approval of fhis application.
(b) In RL-RT2 residential drstricts, tne facilify shall be a minimum distance of one thousand three
hundred twenty (9, 320) feet from any other transitionat housing facility with more fhan four (4)
adult facitity residents, licensed cornmunity residentia( facility, emergency housfng facilify, shelfer
for battered persons with more fhan four (4) adu/f facility residents, or overnight she(ter. This •
• condition is met. There is no such servica wifhin one thousand three hundred iwenty (�,320
feet) af the proposed transifsonal housing usa.
(c) Except in B4 — 85 business districts, the faci(ity shall not be loeated rn a planning district in
which one (1) percenf or more of fhe popu/ation lives in /i�ensed communify residentia/ faci/ities,
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emergency.housing facilities, she(ters forbattered persons wrth more fhan four (4) aduli faoilify
residents, overnight shelters, andlor transitional housing facifities with more than faur (4) adul'r
facility residenis. 7his condition is met. District 4 has a concsnfraiion of .58% oT the populafion
living in such facifities,
(d} fn RL-RT� residentia/ drsfricts, tha tacilify shall senie s& (8J or fe�n�er adult facififyresideots
and minor children in their care, in P,T2 residsniial, TN� — TN3 fradrtional neighborhoods, OS-
� B3 business and (R-l9 industrial districts, the faciliiy shall setve sixteen (16) or fewer adu(t facility
residents and minor children in therr care. This condition is met. The proposed transitional
housing use wauld fake piace in an R4 district and wouid serve six (6) adutts at capaciiy.
(e) /n RL-RT2 residentia/ distrrcts, the facilify sha/f not 6e located in a two-family or multi-tarraily
dv✓ellirig unless is occupies the entire structure. This condition is mef. The proposed transifional
housing use would fake place in a single-family dwelfing.
(� tn residential disfricfs, facilities serving sevenfeen (97) ormore facilify rssidsnts shalt have a
minimurri !ot area of five fhousand (5, 000) square feet p(us ona thousand (9, 000) square feef for
each guest room in excess of hvo (2) guest rooms, Th'ts condition doas rtof apply as the
proposed use would only serve six (6) residents.
3. Sea B1.501 lists five sfandards tfiat all candi6onal uses must satisfy:
(9J The exfent, location and intensity of the use will be fn substantial compliance with the Saint
Paul Coinprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea p/ans whicfr were approved by the
citycouncil. This conditian is met. The proposed trans'rfiona! hQUSing use is in accord with
the currenf Sainf Paul Comptehensive Plan housing plan policy 6.7, °Link services witfi
affordable housing." These services include job training and education, which My Father's
House Minnesata,. �nc, intends to provide. The proposed Nousittq Plan a{so confains
Ianguage supporting My Father's House Ntinnesota, lnc.'s m'tss'ton to "end long-term
homelessness artd reduce chemical dependence," inc(uding policy 3,4, "Assist in the
preservation and producfion of homeless and supporfive housing." Ths District 4 Plan
Update also inciudes goals which wou(d be supported by fhe proposed fransifiona( housing
use. The unempfoyment/underemployment goai "to promote fh2 creafion of ineaningful work
for Daytaris Bluff residents and to promote better education of residenfs so that fhey will be
bet�er prepared for jobs of the future" will be supported by My Father's House Minnesota
Inc.'s job training prograins.
(2J The use wl(/ provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffia congestion in the pub/ic
streets. This�condifion is met. The applicant has'stated that ihe six residents and four stafi
wili get around primarily through a staff driver and fhat residents will not be permi#ed to keep
' their own personal yehicles at the properiy, Due to the limited numb2r of vehicles, the iwo-
car garage wifh a�ley aceess and the on-sfreet parking witl be sufftcient fo provide adequafe
ingress and egress to minimize tra�c congestion for fhe iransitional housing use.
(3) 7he use will not be detrirrienta! to fhe existing characfer of the development in the immediafe
neighborhood orendangertfte publichealth, safetyand general we(fare..'fhis conditian is
met. The house rules for My Father's House Minnesota, Inc. indicate thaf the transitional
� housing use wouid not be deirimenta! ta the existing character of the develop,-nertt in the
immediate neighborhood, nor would it endanger public health,. safiety, and ge�erai tivelfare.
These tules include a requirement fhat clienis are expecfed to keep tfie property and
fhernselves in a"neat, clean, presentable responsible manner� snd are prohibited from
6ringing "alcohol, drugs, pomogt�aphy or weapons" on the pr'em'tses,
(4) The use wr/l not impede the norma! and ordarly development and improvement of the
surrounding property for uses permitfed in fhe disfrict. This condition is met. 7he use.wouid
not impede'the noCmal and orderiy development and improvement ofi the surrounding
prop�rfy for uses permitfed in fhe �sfricf because the Nly Fafhe�'s House Minnesofa, lnc.
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mission statemer�f, history and descripiion, operafional plan, and esseniial servic�s pian all
indicaie #hat the fransifionai housing use proposed wouid have minimal neighborhood
impact. Among ofher requir2ments, ihe clienis would be required fo ke�p raspectiul hours
and retutn ta the premises beiore 11:OOprn on a weaknight or 12:OOam on a weekend and
they would be required refrain irom bringing aJcohol or drugs on the premises.
(5) The use shall, in a!! oiher respecis, conTO�m to the applicable regulations of fhe disirici in
which it is located. This conditian is not met. The pronosed use would take ptace in an
exisiing single famiiy home, v�thich appears to conform to the minimum lof size, height
maximum, and yard setbacks for the R4 zoning district. However, the parking requiremenf
for transitionai housing is one space for every i�,+io residents, so My Father's House, inc.
` would require three (3) parking spaces. The site pian shows only a two (2) car garage, so a
variance for parking is required.
4. Section 61.601 sets oui the required findings for a variance of the Zoning Code:
(a) The properfy in question cannot be put to a reasonab(e use under the strict provision of the
code. This find'tng is met. The transifional housing use for six (6) adult males is a
reasonable use for this properfy. Under strict provision of the parking requirement, the
property in question could not be used as a transitional housing facility for six (6) adults.
(b) The plight of tlie landowneris due to circumstancas unique to hrs property, and these ,
circumstances were not c�eated by the landowner. This finding is met. This property has a
short driveway and the fot configuration does not provide room for a parking pad adjacent
• to fhe garage, so fhe land owner cannot use it for the required parking within fhe confines
of the private property line. I he landowner did not create that situation, as the garage and
driveway locafion both appear to predate his ownership of the property.
(c} Th2 proposed varlance is in keeping wifh the spirit and intent of the code, and rs consistent
wifh the health, safety, corr�fort, mo�a(s and welfare of fhe inhabitants of fhe Crty of Saint
PauL This finding is mef. The intent of the parking requirement is to ensure that properiies
provide adequafe parking for iheir various uses. The two (2) parking spaces on the site will
be adequate far fhis transitional housing facility. My Father's House Nlinnesota, Inc. will
have a van onsite and hire a staff driver. The applicant has stated that the six (6) adult
residents of the facility wiil not be permitted to keep personai automobiles on site,
(d) The proposed variance �.vil1 not impair an adequate supp/y of light and air to adjacent ..
properfy, nor wil( if alfer fhe essenfial character of fhe surrounding area or unr'easonably
diminish established property va/ues within the surrounding area. This finding is met.
Permitting fhe variance to reduce required parking by one space wifl maintai�� fhe current
character of the property and the supply of iighi and air to adjacent prope�ty.
(e) The varian�e, if granfed, wovld not permif any use fhat is nof permif#ed under fhe
provisions of the codz for tha p� operty in the dist�ict where the affected (and is loca!ed, nor
would it alter or change the zoning drsfrict classi�cation of the prope�ty, This finding is met.
The variance of required parking would permit a transitianal housing facility, which is a
condiiiona(Iy permifted use in the R4 district.
(fJ �he request for variance is not based primarily on a desire to rncrease the vafue or incoms
potential of the parce! of land. This finding is met. The applicant is see.king the variance oi
required parking so-he can have a transitional housing facility on the property and not
primarily to increase the value or income potential qf the parcel of land.
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conditional usa permit for transitiorial housing for drug arid alcohol recovery for six (6) adult males
and variance for parking subject to the fallowing addifional conditions:
1. The appficant obtains and maintains certification as a Group Residentia! Home from Ramsey
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2. _ The appli�ant enforces fhe Nouse ftules �nciudi7g na enfry after 11:OOpm on weekday aveniRgs
and 92:00 sm on weekend evenings, fhe prohibition of aicahol, drugs, or weapons on #he �_
premises, and proparfy upkeep.
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TY'PE O� PERA4IT: Applicaiion is hereby made ior a Conditional Us2 Permit under previsions of
Chapfer ��Section {� , Paragraph� o# the Zoning Gode.
SUPPORTING INfORMATIOPl: Explain how the use will meef al1 of tha appficable standards and canditions.
I� you are requestirig modificafion of any spec'sal condifions or standards for a condifional use, explain why
the modification is needed and how if ineefs the rsquirements fos modification of speciz7 condifiions in
Section 61.502 0{ fhe Zoning Cade. Atfach addi#ional sheeis if necessary.
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Reauest for Proposal: MY FATI�R'S HOUSE M�IrTESOTA.INC, BASE RATE GROUP
CLIENTIAL HOUSING FOR ADULT MALES WTTH CHEMICAA, DEPENDENCY OR CO-
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Need for Transiiional GRzi ............::..........:....:......:.............................:..:.........................:.... 1
�fisstioa Statemenf ........................................................................._...,.................................. Z
Vendor Fac# Sheet (Attachment: A:) .............................:........................:............................... 3
Iiistory and Deseription oi Who We Are (Aftachment: B) ......:....................:..................... 4
� Organizational Chart (Attachment: C) .........:.............:................................:..:...................... � 5
Financial Siability (_Atfiachme¢t D) ......................................:.....................................:..:...... 6/7
Essential 5ervices Planned and Offered (Attachment: E) ................................................:..... 8
Stafi qaa�iftcations .........................................:..:......:...........:.................:.............................. 9
Individual Discharge Plan ..............:.......................:.........................:.................................... 10
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Energency Procedures ....:...:............................................:.......................................:..........: 12
ConsentForm ...................................._.........._......._.......:.............:............ �.......................... 13
The Homeless and Chemiczl FIealth Scaie,-Pretest ............................................................� 14 ,
The Homeless and Chemical Health Sca1e,-Post-test ......................................................... . 15 -
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire .................._..:..........._............._...................................... - 16
- Niy Father's House Mi.nnesota, Inc .................................:..................:._.:.............................. 17. .
K eierences and Suggestad Readings ..:............................:...:................................:............:. T 8
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Long-ferm home?essness, snbstasce abase anc� dependency are serious social problems ;.ha#
can have profotmd effects physically, mentaily, moraIIy and spiritually on individuais and their
families. In addition, these social problems can contribute significantly to other ser�ous emotional
and behavioral problems. T1�e United States federal definition of homelessness, Title 42, Chap�er
119, Sub-chapter i, is a person who lacks a f�ed, regular, and adequate night-fime residence; in
addition to an individual who has a primary nighf-time residence that is a supervised publicly or
privately operated shelter designed to provide temparary liviug accommodafions, including welfare
hatels, cone egated shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill.
In addition, homelessness can also be described as an institution tfiat provides atemporary
residence for individuals intended to be instihrtionaiized; or a public or private place not designed
foz, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings (LTS Department of
Housing and Urban Development, 2009). The Third Annual Homeless Assessment Report_to
Congress (2007) indicated that the point-in time there were 671,888 homeless and unsheltered
families inthe nation. The Minnesota Coalifion for the Homeless (2008) reported that 9,000
. iudividuals were homeless; sutprisingly, very little changes has occurred from tlze 2003 stafistics
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S�bstance abuse can be described as a maIadaptive pattern of substance use Ieading to
clinicaily si�ificant impairment or disiress in failure to fialfill major obligations (e.g., af work, home
and or schooI). This criterion also applies to reoccurring legal problems,'Substance Depandency is
described as a maladapfive paitern of substance use leading to significant impaiiment or distress
marlced by: dimizushed effects of continual use, a need for increase amounts for intoxication, neglecf
of important social, occupafion or activities are given up, or unsuccessful attempts to reduce or
control usage (Diagnostic Statistical Manusl, 2000). . Individuats who presenf themselves �vith snch
problems need treatment, care or rehabilitafion,
Transitionai housing programs have been implemented by GRH planners to combat the
growingpopulafion of long-term homeless individuals who are addicted to drugs and alcohol and
have other men,tal illness concerns, My Fathex's House Minnesota, Ine., staff strives towazds success
of individuals beooming self-sufficienf to live indepeadently. As it has been noted, no
comprehensive, coordinated services exist in the targeted area of Dayton Bluff, in Ramsey Counfy,
Minnesota to meet the identified needs of individuals over 18 years of age. Not surprisingly, MFHM,
Ino. is s#rafegicallp designed and unique in assisfing the homeless and chemically dependent .
individuals become independenf, staying abstiuent from atl mood aitering chemicaLs, and
establishing self-sufficiency to live in permanent housing.
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To end long-ta� �omelessness arod reduce chemical dependence byproviding a safa, clean
and drug free living quarters to Minnesota's homeless population �rho have.been ideatified a� having
alcohol and drug related problems. We advocafe for clients wfio ase homeless in i6e Twin Cities to
obtairi�pennanent suitable,low income subsidize housing aad reduce the risk of continual use oi
mood altering chemicals. In addiiaoa, My FatUer's House Ivlinnesota, Tnc. (Iv1FHM, IN�) seeks to
gromote harm reduction to individtials by increasing protective facfors oi being responsible
productive sooial human beings. Our mission statement i s huilt on the belief thaf it is tbrough
co2laboration azsd participation at alI levels that Iong tesm social chaage can be effectiva. Our arena
of staff are made up of spirit filled, Chtist-]ike team of pro.fsssionals, and our service philosophy is
"Always pray becaase when prayers goes up; blessiags come down."
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Doing Business As:
Transitional �`rroup Residential Hausin� (GRHI
Service Siie Tf otber than Corporate Headquarters): 1116 Pacific Street Saint Pau3. Minnesoia
55106
Corporate Headqu,u Address:
11 I6 Pacific Sireet Saint Pau1. Minnesota Zip Code: 55106
'�'elephone: (6�1) 485-2618 �'AX:
Corporation type: X P�ofit Non-Profit Public
Partnership Proprietorship
Federat Tas ID#: 41172Q681
E-Mail Address: earlfinillern,qwest.net�melvinemiller(t�vahoo.com�ma�earegorv(c��yahoo com
Executive Director: Rev. Dr. Earl Miller Telephone :( 651) 283-8728
Program Director: Melvin Miller Telephone: (651) 325-6329
Accounting Contact & Titt_e � Telephone: Proaxam Director�Melvin Miller (6511325-5329
List names of those with autl�ority to sign billings and receive payments i�cluding names, tifle, and
telephone number:
Rev_. Dt. Earl Miller (Execufive Direc#or & Chair Phone: 651Z83-8728
Melvin Miller (Program Director) Phone: (651) 325-6329
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If applicable: Licensed to do business by:
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The Rev., ➢r. Earl Miller Founder and Executive Director of Iv1y Fathei's I3ouse Minnesota,
Inc. (iv1PHM; Inc.) felt there was a gcowing need to reach ont into the commun?iy and make a; _
'7uf�ierence in the 7ives of the unforLunafe by provi3ing a frieudly, drng-free, safe and clean,. -
supporfive social liviug environment where �]1 aze welcome to get their Iives on the right track. Rev.
Dr. Eazl MiLter's experience as a respeotful clergymzn and member in the community has counseled
individual males and femates who shued some of the common conceins of being-homeless, addicted
to alcohol and drugs, to haviag family and legal problens. As the congregation of churches and othez '
community members acl�owIedged there was a need to do somethiug fo help, many of the� offer .
their ho�ies as a temporary place to Iive; surprisingly, many ofthe u�fortuuate e�pressed ihat f.bere
wa§ nothing 7�ke having their own pIace fo call home. .
As the vision became cIear to Dr. EarI M'itler, �e acknowledged the biblical scripture "There
is 'plenfy of room' in TY1y Father's $ouse (7ohn, 14:1-�" and as he set up, launched, and instifuted
his ideas, there came MyFather's House Mulnesota, Inc., Transifional Group Cliential Housing
(CTRFi). As a hvman service, MFHIv� Inc. is ciurentIy designed to serve 6 adutt males, who bave
been identified as being Jiterally homeIess, who have a history of alcohol anddrugproblems, and
who are seeking petma�uent subsidized Iow-income housing. Tlle MFHM, Tnc. staff wi7l always
strive to supplement and fulfiII the needs of �his popuIaiion of vulnerable adult mates by providing a
drug free aad safe living environmenf, va.hile influencing posifive social change #o improve the
quality of their lives_as social human beings, The program director of MFHIVI, Inc: Me2vin Miller,
aad his staff aze spiritvaIIp aouted in s�triving fo promote mo�ivation and oommiimenf fo Iearning
positive values of discipl'vie, obedience.fo authority and being responsible adults.
The execuiive director, the prograrrm director and staff beIieve fhaf viewing one's seLf in a
positive way influences motivaiion, high levels of self-esteem, end�ance, a seuse of psychological
importance, and seLf eonftdence to p�ssue and achieve spiritual, personal and social goals. In
addition, ttse MFHM, Ine., is founded on fhe beltef fhat homeIessness and certain menfal illiiesses are
situational and can be overcome if we as the community.put oiu� best foot fo�ward and show that we
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1 he E�ecutive Di*ector and Chau Dr. Rev. Ear7 ?vfiller will set L�,
1_attnci� z��d institi�e �y addifionat progra�s and assure aIl stafe
requrements (e. g., licensing, permits, insurance and aIl o�er
ful�. ucial responsibilities have been met, and signing billing.
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and implement ane or more ofthe program's professionai services. In
addition. The pxogram direcYor will be responsible for accounts
receivable, accounfs payable and purchasulg all needed household
necessities.
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The Program Manager: Gregory N1aYie will be responsible for
managing multiple interdependent projects, including coordinating that
will lead to better quality of services, success rate and client group
facilitation. lead towazds successful iransition into peimanent housing
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The MEI3NI, Inc:, is a new piogram; however, the ftnanaial stabil�ty and operafion °.
insinzctions will be noted on February 27, 2010, and wiII operate on a year-round basis with a
complefion date and evaluation ott Februaiy 27, 2011. A total of 4,992 work hours will be provided
by the director, program manager, caok and diiver.
1)irector's work scheduled Izoua�s:
' At Ieast 60 percent of the Program Director's work scheduled hotus will be altocafed to
im�lement%ng professional sirateg'tes aad adminis�lration. TIiese work hours include: t'tme for the
director to fznaJize all decisions and docutnenfing a11 discharges_for bitUng purposes. _-
Progf'am. manager's workscheduled haurs:
At least 65.perceni of the Progzam House Manab r`s work scheduled Jiours wz�l be allocated
to direct contact vaith clients, this includes: assigning beds, orientafion, facilitating Iife skills
awazeness group, monitoring safety and compliance to rules, work-shbps focused an harm
reduction, behaviors, intex�eisonal relationslups witfi others, and awareness on cIients mat�ing the _
transition from group residentiai housing into permanent Iang-tean flousing.
Caok's wark schedulad ho�trs:
At least 85 percent of ihe coak's vlark scheduled hours wi1J be xeporting kitclzea needs to the
prograui manager, preparing ttte vreekly menu, serving three-meals per day; and m atta the
sanifary cleanliness and operafion of t7ie latchen_
Driver's tvork scheduled Iio�ars
At least 90 percent of the dziver's wark scheduled hours wi11 be for deliveries, pick- up and
dropping-off clients at MFHM, Inc. aud to assure that clients, whose mobility is Iimiied, get fo _
important appoinfinents,
Bud�eir �
'The costs to operate this program are exiYemeIp reasonable and the budget is based on: 1) -
the e�fe,nsive objectives, design, and potaniial signi6cance of the program to build upon sncoessfil
aspects: 2) fhe use of technology-based spstems for communicafion, professionat development, and
dissettunafion: 3) the intense Ieve1 of organizing and planning tl�at has occuLZed fo build the �
capacity of MFHM sfaff. The in-kind cost to start-up and opers#e for 52 �reeks is estisnated at
$150, 000 dollars; however, at the base rate of $ 846 per mottth per qualified client th�s fimding .
will accounf for $ 60, 912� dollars of the iniisat quoted funding budge� More than (40 of these �
funds wiIl be used to pravide.and operate a safe and drug�frae building. And, {40%) of the
iemaining funds wilt be used for staff needed fo provide direcf and indirecf supported services. _
Technology ecfv.ipmenf and office�supp2ies accounf far (8%), transportat�oa accounfs for (6%) and -
the remaining (6%) wi� be used for insurance,
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The MFHM, Iac., program will strve to meei rhe nee� of cLszdv�iaged'ho�neless
individuas who are at-risk by providing snpporGve program sezvices and p*orioring saiety, in a
friendly, drug supportive social environmen�, rahile inproving �a quualiiiy of iities as sociai hum_a�.
beings. The MFHM, Inc., will also sirive to fo ier, supplement, and iu?fill l�re s1�11s ihrougb
moiiva� onal techniques that promote comnitrnen. to lezrning positive valnes and esfablishiag self-
sufricieucy to live independently,
Out-puts:
At the end of one`s stay at MFHM, Inc., there vaill have been t6ree systematic measures
administered, to clients: the Homeless and Chemical Health Pretest, Post=test, and a Client
Satisfaction Questionnaire. These measures will support N1FHM, Inc., zntended gozls are to reduce
long-term homelessness, alcohoT and drug dependency and criminal acfivify in the City oi S aint
Paul„ Minnesota while advocating for permanent housing for our clients. MEHM, Iac. Will build a
net-working system and collaborate with Ramsey County Fluman Services (RCHS), Section-
8/Housing Choice Vouchers (SHC�, and Saint Paui Housing Aufhority (Saint Paul Public
Housing Autlaority, 2010), Housing and Urban Development (HiJD).
These housing programs are open to very low income individuals, usually at or below
. 1'7,600. As an out-put, there will have bsen a net-working collaborated system for Community
Services (CS), Public I3eaIth (PF�, and Mental Heatth (ME3) agencies that will assist in clients'
ma�infaining self-sufficiency and living independently. The staff at MFHM, Ine., wi11 provide
supportive senrices that will sezve as an intricate part of the program ufilizvsg models of cognitive
sociallearning, the zone of proximal development through guided participafion, and rational
emoflve behavioral concepts that will ultimately promote abstinence from mood attering chemicals
aud influence positive social changes.
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N¢`FIM, Ine., tHi1T provide a ranga of direcf and indirect supportive services tha# includes:
transirionat housing, community ouireaeh, chemical heatth harm reduction infervention and
preveniion, clients educaiion of inental illness, promofe frieudly inferpersonal relaiionships with
others, caseer awareness, and.leisure aotivities. See bullets:
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� Transitional housing-suitable bousing that incfudes designatedindiyidual Iiviug space �ritb
ineaLs and aU the esseutials.
o Cam�unity oufreach-net�rorldng wif1� bther outside organiza�ions fo better assisf clients in -
establishing self-suffciency and to live independen$y.
a Chemical health harm reduc�`�.'.on interveniion and prevention thai infoxms clients of the
harmful risk physically, mentally and sociabIy that is associafed witFi using and abusing
mood attering chemicals.
--- a Client education of inenfal illness-inform clzenfs how to avoid becoming stressed,. depressed
and angry beyond what zs expeeted for normal. �
� Promote £rienclly interpersonal relationships with othexs-influence positive soeiat cliange in
attitudes, behaviors aud tlie condiiions of leanvng how to live independentty and self-
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m Careet awazeness-advise clients of theu hidden potential such zs vatues, slalls and potentially
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e Aciivifies- as a common inferest for all cIienfs, aciivifies wi11 enoourage interaciions with one
auotiter a.r�d collective7y and agree on a cos�non goal.
Site Locution:
MFHIv1, inc., is Iocated in the Dayton Biuff azea at I 116 Pzcific S`treet in Sainf Paui,
M*��esota. This transitioaal housiag fa1Is under the GRH accommodatiag 6 single-beds foz adutt
males with access to community felephone, in-house laundry services and a vatiety of clothing i#ems
for individuals who are in naed. All clients are required to keep My Father's House in a neat, clean
and ]ivable respectiul manner.'The planri'vlg and zoning commiftee has indicated that no sach service
cunentty e�st, wifhin T, 350 feet, of MF�3Nl, 7nc. There is pazkiag acconimoclations for clients aud
sta.ff. In add'xtion, this Iocation is conveniently close to public fransporEation, conveni.ent stores,
deparfinent stores and other places to eonduct necessary business.
EntrX,Pracess and Fees:
Tlie inifiai process for_ entry into MFHIvI, Ine., will be detennined by one's eligibility for .
GRH. A county human service agency must approve plaoement in fhe ixan sitional setiang. If a pexson
is efigible, they �i1t aLsa qualify for medical assistance (IvIA). Effective as of 7ulp 1, 2009,.the
fransitionai GRH room and boazd limif is $ 846 per monfh (Group Resideniial Housing Minnesota,
2009). The length of a client's stay is dependent on their pro.gress towards independent Iife skills;
sbbriety and giacement into pennanent hausing,_ or until the cliant detemvne that services aze no
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StaffC}uaTifrcaZion andHours oi Oneration:
The MFHM, Iac. ,� L r�aill include the E�ecntve Dieatoz the Rev., Dr. Eazl MiLer �trho
holds Doctorate of miristries, a Masters ;n Divinity, a BS in Music, �d has DiIB clezrance. The
Pzo�am 33uectoT ivieivia ivliller holds a Ma�Exs in D?vi�iy, BS in ivtathema�cs, he has a teaching
Iicense, D?3S cIearance, and is a PhD cznd?d2te i� Theology. T� addition, the pragran cLrector has
over 13 yeazs. in ninistry provid:ng pre-mar?iai pastorai counse�ting. The Program Manager
JCoordinator, Crregory i1%iaxie holds a MS in Co�naity Psychology, a BS in C?iminal
7ustice/Sociology, a Minnesota ADC-T license, DHS cle2sance, and is a PhD Candidafe in Clinical
Psychology.
The cook wiil have work e�perience relevant to the needs of MFHivI, Inc., such as ozdering
supplies, prepa;ing menu, adherence to heaitli and safefy reguiations, managing the kitchen, and have
two-years free frori alcohoi or drugs, and currently clean and sober. The driver wiIl have a class A-
Minnesota driver's license, two-years free from alcohol or drugs, and currendy clean and sober. All
stafFwill be clean and sober from all mood altering chemicais far a m;n;mGm of iwo-years or more;
in addition to having a working knowledge of the homeless population and individuals with alcohol
and drug related problems.
House Rules.�
Being thaf all cIients are adulfs, they are permitted fo came and go as they please to attend to
tl�eir daily appointments and take caze of othes importanf personal business. Howevex, all clients are
expected to keep My Father's House and themselves, in a neat, cIean, presentable responsible
manner. Clienfs are also expected to keep respectful hours and not disfurb their neighbors when
entering oz exiting the house. For example, no eniry aflcer 11:00 PM on'4T9'eek-days; and 12:00
Midnight on Vi'eek-ends. There are some exceptons to this ivle. No alcohol, drugs, pomography or
weapons are ailowed on the premises. clients are allowed to -bring clothing items, hygiene l�its, and
portable compact entertainment that can be utilized with headphones. There is no storage pace for
furtziture itelns.
SYate and Countv Licensin�•
MFHM, Inc„ services will be Iicensed as Transitional housing under the GRH agreemenf to
adult homeless maies who have a hisfory of alcohol and drug and other mood aItexing chenucal
dependency problems.
Need for Initial Service �lan:
Screening will occur during the inifial infake to determine a.baseline for the working
relationshzp. This initiai sexvices plan vaill also sesve as a haseline and pretest �o evaluate client's
hormeless situation and chemical heaith coacerns entering ihe program. Clients refe�red fo NIFHM
program must have a prior history of long-term homeless in additi on to drug and alcohol problems.
Znitial in-take assessmenf will provide collaferal information from Ramsey County woxkers relevant
to the clients' needs. Questions will address: 1), tlze primary purpose that led client to transitionai
GRH, 2), how long have they been homeless 3), their immediate mental and physical health'and
safety concerns 4), thoughts about being seI£ sufficiency and live independently in permanent
housing 5), how long they've Iived in the Twin Cities �, what gives them strength to press forwazd
�; if they feei thaf thep had family or social support, and 8) if they feel the�e is hope for theu
s'rtvation. During this phase of the services plan, if will be deCemlined whether or nof a client is a
vulneraasie aduit as defined in Minneso#a Statues, secfion 626.5572 subdivisioas Zl. -. .
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Individual Discharge Pldns: "
An. individual discharge plan ioriad'tviduals iu MFI�vl will be completed wtf.hin seven
calendaz days, prior to c}ient being discharged from MFHM and accepted into Ioug-term housing.
This individual disckarge plan will serve as z post-test evaluation to meastxre client success in the
piogsam from their point of entry. Bischarge plans wi71 be Gpdated as new iuformaiion is colTected. .
ftom clienf and coIIaferat sotuces. Discharge planuing will znvolve ongoing mon'ttoriag in areas of
clzenfs' �eeds to sustain pem�aneni housing. These plans are subject to change until clients are finaily
discJ�arged from the program. Clients will play an actiVe role iu navigatirig theis iransition into
pemianent housing and what it means to be responsible, independent aud self-sufficient It is
recommenderl that a11 clients selecf three-goaLs and strive to fu1fi12 them as they are priorrtized. After
an in-depth cli.scussion oi tbe developxneni of an e�if plan, the progxam manager and clienf will bot11
sign and date the document
Needs for Gr� Harm Reduction:
37sera is a naturaI teadency for people fo gather in gronps for mutuaily benaficiat purposes.
TlzToagh the MFHM groups, individuzls can accomplish gozls aad relate to others in innovative and
productive ways (14IcC1ure, 7 990). To reduce risk factors thaf contribute to individtrls harming
themselves, and provide protective factors as a common interest to all is the purpose, because people
wouId not survive, Iet alone fhrive, wifhout involvement in the group process. This reliance znd
interdeperidence is seen in all types of gronps from those fhat are pzimarilp task-oriented fo those that
are basically theiapeutic.
Zn order to be efiective, MFHM, Inc, group facilifafor will be aware of the sirength oi their
presents. MFHM, Inc. goup facilitztars are cul�ually sensitive and will be prepared ahead of �me
for the developmental stages of the clients. The goup leader will utilize professional and appropriafe
skiZbs to heIp fheir group develop fully (Gladding, 1994}. Propex preparation anci strategic
interventiou increase the chance of mm�;ng a group smoothly and effeciively. Homelessness and
group harm reduction will address the needs and concerns of cli.ent`s chemical_ use and other �
behaviors.
Needs_ for Career tfwareness:
The occnpaiional inequality and related siress mirrors the lack of seLf-ef&cacy thaf inembers
of fawilies end�se from poor education, poverly, unemployed pazents; medical conditions, and
culture cl�anges. These risk factois oftett contribute to members Iiving on the sixeefs, alcohol and
dzvb abuse, and adutt criminal behaviors (Gavales, I966; Dory, Beaulieu, PesiiauY, Pouchain et aJ.,
2009). Therefore, a need to provide basio cazeer awazeness not only can provide information but
this model aLso enhances one's potential aud wil7ingness fo reach far success. This model has the
ability to encourage clieuts to esiablish long-tems goals and complete them (ETnited States Census
Bureau, 200�.
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ClientReco:-d Reauired (9330.6440):
As z services provideT, i:ne ?vIFN_�, Iac. st.a�'u+��Il maintzin a file oi current cl;ent records on
the premises where the GRH services are p-ovided or coard'vnaied. The content and for�at of client
records wiil be -�-+ � a�ed �d entsies ia each case wiil be signed and dzted by the sfzff inember
making tLe enty. Client records w,:11 be protected aga:nst loss, tamperiag, or unaudlorized disclosure
in compliance with Mi� Sia<_u sec�on 2�4A.09, Code of Federal Regulation, title 42,
chapter 1 part 2, subpart B, secfions 2.1 to 2.67, znd Code of Federal Regulations, fitIe 45, parCs160
to T64, and, if app3icable, I+/tinnesoia Statutes, chapter I3.
Provider Policies and Procedures (9530. 6455�
As a license holder for group residentiai housing, it is important to develop a policy and
procedure's manual that all sta�'f as well as consumers can have immediate access too, The ,
Ntinnesota's poIicy and procedure manual contains a broad rauge of informafion xegarding our
services, such as: A), policies and procedures that protecf clients rights as stated under statue
9530.6470., B), emergency proceduses that comply with part 9530.6475., C, poIicies and procedures
for maintaining client records under part 9530.6440., D), procedures for reporting the maltreatment
of vuinerable adults uuder Minneso#a Statues, section 245A .65, 62b.557, and 626.5572.; E}, and a
description of the type. and duration of housing services provided to clients F).
• � nat Served by License Holder:
As a license group residential housing provider, MFHM, Ina, has specific responsibilifies
when terminating a working relationship with client or denying services for reasons of health,
behavior, or crinvnal activity. As a L cense holder, MFHM, Inc., will comply with a written protocoI
for assisting clients in need of housing nof provided by ficense hoIder, and for clienfs who pose a
substantial likelibood of harm to themseives or ofbers, if the behavior zs beyond what is expected for
normal. A ll service terminations and deniais of service inifiaiion which pose an immediate t�reat to
the laealth of any individual or require immediate medical intervention must be referred to facility
capable of adm'tttiag the individual B). All sezvice terminafion policies znd deniats of services
initiation that involve the commission of a crime against a license holder stafFmember or on a
� license holder's property, as provided under Code of Federal Reguiations, title 42, secfion212 c0 (S),
and Code of Federal Regutations, title 45, parts 160 to 164, must be reported to a law enforcemenf
agency wzth propez jurisdiction.
Photo��hs ofC'Iients:
As a transifional housing provider of group residential housing all photographs, video tapes,
aud motion picture of clients taken in the provision of ineeting clients needs are considered clients
recards. Photographs for identification aad recordings by video and audio tape for the purpose of
enhancing eithar self-sufficiency independence or staff supervision may be required of clients; but
may only be available for limited use for communication witbin the progra.m. A71 clienfs witt be
informed when their actions are being recorded by camera or tape, and have the right to deny any
• taping or photography, except as authorized by ihis subpart.
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Behrrviorkl EmerQenev Procedu�-es (9530. 6475?
As a]icense hoidex, the MF'HM, Inc., v�11 have written procedures t1�at staff must foIlow
when responding to a client who e�ibits behavior that is tlireaten�g io the safeiy of the clients or
attters. TheMF�HM, �nc., incl�tdes: 1) a�lan @esigned to prevant tiie olient from htsting them�elves
or others; 2), contact infom�atiou for emergehcy resources thaE staff can contact'24 hours a day; 3),
various therapeutic procedures that ate �gropriate; 4), evatuating the circuznstauce under which '
proced�se should be used; and 5) staff members authorized to implement emergency p�ocedures. It
shflTild be clearly nndexstaod thaf behavior emergency prooedtu'es must nof be used to enforce
facilify rules or for the convenience of staff: Behaviorat emergency procedures must naf be part of
any clienis.housing plan, or used at any i'�e for any reason except in response to spee�c current
behaviors thaf �hreaten the safetp of the client or others. Behavioral emergency procedures may not
� include the use of seclusion or restraints.
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The ��zT;� purpose for an evaluarion of My Fa`�er's House Minnesota, Inc., (N�I-�Ni, Inc.}
is to �easure the degree and ea'tent o£ clienis' homelessness and chemical health, a� `ue poin� oi en
inio the pzo�am, tbe degree and ea�teni ci clients' ho and c�eavcal heaIih when
�schz_rged, �d to evzuate clients' i_evel of safisfacrion �om ihe program. This evaluation will'oe
concucted by an evaluaior selected by the pr-ogran dizector. Consensus from the iounder, d�1
and program manager has determined that there aze no foreseeable physical or psycholon ca1 risks of
hzrm involved in these evaIuation measures. Tn additioa, a11 clients wiIl be advised that their
participation in the evait�ations is completely volunfarily and that they can withdraw from
patticipation at anytime. More importantly, the resulfs from the evaluatious are confidential and will
not reveai the names of any clients' score. Cfients' signature below indicates that they have read this
consent form and voluntarily give their consent to participate in the evaivation study at MFE'M, Tnc.
CLien#'s Name:
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- Tha Hoz�eless amd Che�caI �ea3th 3're#est ' :�
The purpose of this questionnaire is to examiae risk iactors thaf contribute to long-term
homelessness for men who are reierted, by tl�e DI�S to Mp Father`s House Nfinnesota, Inc. (NIFHM,
Inc.}. Please helg us improve MFF3� Inc., transiiional housing byanswering some questions abouf "
yflurpast of being homeless and any chemical heaIth concems. We are iaterested in your hanest
opinibn, whetlier it is favorable or not. Please answer all the quesiions and retum the foml to the
assessar. Thaak yau very much; we rea]Jy appreciate your help.
PLEASE CIRCLE ONE 5INGLE ANS WER FOR EACH QU&S'ITON
1 I am seeking transitioual housing because I want to see if it is really better than living in
shelters and on the streets. -.
(1} True (2) �'zise . - (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely Fatse
2. T have been homeless over five-years and I enj oy if except in the wintez v,Then it gets belor�
- freezingtemperatures. . '
(1} True (2) False (3) Somewhat Trite (4) Absolutely FaLse
3. Living in shelters has c.�used zne to have some phpsical health problems, and this is one of the
reasons why I get my own place. _
(1) Tme (2} Faise (3) Somewhat lrue (4) Absolutely False •
4. I had good tfioughts abouf having my own place to live but if never happened so, I jnst kind of
stop believing anything would chaage.
(1) True (2} Fa1se (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely Faise
5. '_ I have been homeless in the TrNin Cities over two-years and it is not as bad as some of tfie .
other plzces that I have been homeless.
(1) True (2) False j3} Somewhat True (4) A.bsolutety Fatse
6. What gives me strengtb fo press forward is fhe wilI to survive $om day.to day and hope tliat
tbine w�ll gef bei�er soon. "
(1} True {2) Fa1se (3} 3omewha# True (4) Absolutely False
Z I LZave never had family, friend or a social support system which makes me feei I�ke.nobody -
cares about people who aze hameIass,
' (1) True (2) False . (3) Somewhat True {4) Absolutely False
8. . If tliere is hope, I would not be svrprised that it passed me right on by because of the bad lnck
and disappointmenfs I have experieneed.
(1) True (2) Fatse (3) Somewhaf True (4) AbsoIutelp Fatse
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T`ne pu*-pose of this questionna�re is to examine risk fac�ors ihat cona�ibute to long-tez�
homelessness for men who are zeferred, by the DHS to My Fathex's House Minneso�a, Iac. (MEHM,
lnc.). Please heip us isprove MFHM, �a, transifional housing by answering so-�e questions abonf
yonr past of being homeless and any chenical hea7th concems. �Ie are interested in your honest
opinion, whether it is favorable o?� not. P?ease answer all the quesfions and re�-n the form fo �he
assessoT. Thank you very much; we really appreciafe your help.
PLEASE CiRCLE ONE SINGLE ANS WER FOR EACH QUESTION
I I am seeking transitional housing because T want to see if it is really better than living in
shelters and on the streets. -
(1) True (2) Pa1se (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely False _
2 I have been homeless over five-years and I enj oy it except in the vainter when it gets beiow
ireezing temperafures.
(1) True (2) False (3} Somewhat True {4) Absolutely Falsa
3. Living in shelters has caused me to have some physical heaith problems, and this is one of the
� reasons wfiy I get my own place.
(1) True (2} False (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely False
4. . I bad good thoughts about having my own place to live but it never happened so, T just Idnd of
stop believing anything would change,
(1) True -(2) Fa1se (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolufely Fa1se
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5. I have been homeless in the Twin Cities over fwo-qears and it is not as bad as some of the
other places that T have been homeless.
(1) True (2) False (3) Somewhat True (4) Absoiutely False
b. What gives me strength to press forward rs the will to survive from day to day. and hope that
things will gef better soon. -
(1) True (2) Fa1se (3) Somewhat True (4) Absolutely Faise
7. i have never had family, friend or a social support system which makes me feellike nobody
cares about people who are homeless.
(1) True (2) False (3) Somewhaf True (4) AbsoluteIy Faise
8. If there is hope, I wauld not be surprised tllat it passed me right on by because of the bad luck
and disappointments I have experienced:
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The �urpose.of this ques�hionnaire is to eualuate the Ieve1 of satisfaction from clients who are
participating in tlie Iv4�f31Yi, Inc, prograin. Please help us iniprove MEHHi�//1, Inc. transitional housing
by answering some questions about how your past of being homeless; yoar chamical health prcblens
and legaI problems have chan�ed since you have been participaiing in MFF3M, tnc:, pragraxn. We �re
interest8d in your hones�t opinion, �vhether it is favoxable or not. Plaase answer all the questions and
ret¢rn the form to the assessor. Thank you very much; we reaIly appreciate"your help.
PLEASE CIRCLE O� SINGLE ANSWER FOR EACH QIJESTTON
7 1 sate the quality o£ service provided by the MFF�VI, Inc, as very good.
(2) StronglyBisa�ee (2)�➢isagree . (3) Agree (4) StronglyAgree
2_ I received the ]�ind of services that I wanted from t7se MFFIM, Inc, program.
(1) Strong2y Disagree
3. The Mr'HNI, Inc. met mp needs:
(1) SfronglyDisagree
(2) Disagree
(2) Disag�ee
4. T would recommend tlle MFHM, Inc. to friends.
(3) Agree
(3) Agree
(1) Strongly Disagree (2) Disagree_ , (3) Agree
5, I am satisfied with the services provided by fihe MFFII�2, Ine. staff.
(4) Strangly Agree
(4) Strongly Agree
(4) SlrongIy Agree
(l) Strong3y Disagree (2) Disagree (3) Agree (4) Sirong2y Agree
6. The MFHNI, Inc. lielped deal more effectively witb my problem.
(1) Sfrangly Disagree (2) Disagree (3J Agree (4)-Stronglp Agree
7. _ I am glad thafI selected the M.T�,-Inc: _
(1) Strongly Disagree (2) Disagree .(3} Agree (4) Sirongly Agree
8. I would eome back to tbe iY1�HM if I were in ti�e same situafion again
� (I) Sfrongty Disagree (2} Disagree (3} A�ee - (4) Strongly Agree
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S M� Fa+11er's House Minnesot3, Lnc. �d the Population We Serve:
My Faiher's House's _Minnesota, Iac. (MFHNI, Irc.) is a tcansiiional group residential housing
program based in the Dayton Bluff area oi 5aint Paii1, �n esoia. This couniy iunded progrzm provides
transitional honsing ser�7ces for zdut males, over 18 years of age, who have been idenuned as
e�eriencing long-term homelessness-by way of living on �.he s�eets, wi�h others or from shelter to
shelter, whose pa.mary or secondary lan5�age is BngJish, and who have a history oi chron;c chemicai_
dependency. The populat;on we serve are indi��iduals capable oi living independently within a reasonable
period of iime after being discharged fron tran�itional housing, usvally up to (18) months, who will live
af the residence for a minimnm oi 30 days, and will agree to pasticipafe in the program acfivities that
promote self-sufficiency and independent living (Legislative Code Sec. 65159; (b) znd (d) Transifional
housing fac�liiy, MN.). To inerease the chances of success rate, by way of goal attainment, clients will
have access to community laundry, computer inter-net, and community phone.
Service Philosophv:
The uniqueness of our services philosophy provides conguency fo the values of our agency
and strength to our performance physicallg, mentally, morally and spiritually, which is, to "Always
pray, because N�hen prayers go up; blessings conze dox>n. "
Primarv Intended Goals.'
The prirnary intended goai is to plan, organize and coardinate needed services for the
• growing population of long-term homeless and chemically dependent individuals living on the
streets in the Twin Cities. To provide a cleaz context far ttus RFP; a back�ound and magnitude of
the problem will serve as a baseline to serve our cLients and measure the outcome. Nexf, the
executive director's mission statement wili assure quality service to all clients. A presentafion of who
we are is designed to assure that we do not discriminate against anyone and we wi11 alwaps strive to
provide the best possible service to those in need. MFHM, Inc. s#aff wiil assess cfienfs' and meet
them where they aze wIvle focusing on stability in their Iives to be self-sctfficient. MFHM, Inc. staff
will post in view the policies, procedures and tize ri�ts and responsibilities of clients, as we11 as the
MFHM, Inc staff."Our goal at MFHM, Inc is to assure that.the foundation has been laid fox
emereency proceduses, inform consent and contractual agreements, services provided, and the
evaluation of the program and services. Finaily, MFHM, Inc. intends to assure that the Minnesota
State Sfatutes governing our transifional GRH program (Legisiative Code, 65.158) will be followed
adhering to ARTICLE V. 61.500 of the Conditional Use Permits and 61.501 General Stantlards by
assuring that the executive directar con£rms compliance wifh the State of Minnesota's foIIowing
conditions.
a) The extent, location aad intensity of the use will be in subsfantiat compliance with the Saint Pau1
Comprehensive Plan and any applicable sub-area plans which were approve by the City Council.
These conditions are as foIlowed: ,
b) The use will provide adequaie ingress and egress to mrri;mi�e traffic congestion in tize public
; streets.
c) The use wi11 nof be detrimental to the etiisting character of the development zn the immediate
• neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and generat welfare.
d) The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvemenf of fhe sunounding
property foi uses perraitted in the district.
e) The use and all other respec#s will conform to the applicable regulations of the dis�ic#. ,
City of Saint Pap1 Legislative Code, 65.158 (2010). Transiiional Housing. Re�ieved Februaty
8, 2010, from http://wanv.stpaul.gov/ �
Communify O�each Progtam (ACOP, 2010). African American Culture & Hisfory:lZefrieved
Februaty 8, 2010, from http://vaww.sppl.orglweblinks/a�icaa-an�erican.htmt
Dory, V, BeauIieu, M. PestauY, D., Poucbain, A., et al., (2004): 'T�e development of self-
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adjustmen� Joumal of Applied Psychology 50(1), pp. 18-21. Reirieved 7une 27 2d09, .-
from Academic Seazch Premier.
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PsychoZogy 67(6). Refrieved 7uae27, 2009, from PsycARTICLBS
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change and Iegislative rate, Rettieved December 2, 2009, from Iitt�/wtivw.dt�sstate.mn.us
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SpeciaZists in Group Y�ar1� 15,159-170. Retrieved 7une 27, 2007, from PsycART'ICLES
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Retrieved February 8, 2010, 2009, from http;//www.stpha.arg/s8eligibilify.html
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' fromhtEp:!/www.co.raasey.ran.us/pl�/index.hbn
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December 1, 20d9, from http://mnhomelescoaliiion.orglfacts/homelessness
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And Urban DeveIopment Q�ice of Communify Planning and Development. Reirieved
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Unemployed Retrieved June 30, 2009, from htto://en.w�dpedia.orP wiki/
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Homelessness RetrievedNovembex 30, 2009; from http://u�v.bud.eov/homeless!
, definition.cfm` �
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from htipJ/portal.hud.gov/portaUpage/portal/�3ITD/states .
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Provider PoIicies and Procedures
As a lcense holder ior group res?den�ial housing,,it is i�porEanf to develop. a policy znd
procedure's ma�ual �hat aI1 staff as well as consumers can bave immediafe access too.l�e ME`F3M, Lnc.
po?icy and pracedure manual coatains a hroad range of infomzation reg�rding our services, su ch as:'A),
policies and procedures that prote�t clients aghts as stated under staiue 9530.6470., B), emergency
+�5zo�edU�e � omp ' p ,. , po"czes an proce ttres or ma�ntam�ng c ent recor s
vnder part 9530.6440., D) prooedures for reporfing the maltrea�ent of vulnerable adults tYnder
Minnesofa Staf�aes, section 245_4'.65, 626.557 and 626_5572.; E) po7icies andpzoced�zres thafsafeguard
other clieat� and ihe'genezal publiq aad F) a description of the typa and dvration ofhousing services
pro irided to clients.
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e Request for reassessmeni. ' .
ClientB�lofRz�: ' . � � . . .
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e Discussingtbe Iimits oi confidentiality - .
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ClienYProgram Topics: , .
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Emergency Response Policy aud �rocedure: : . . , . � . ' , '
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O'�* CoII�tmeni fo Yo�: _
?Y�g Father's House, Minnesotz, Ina sEar'�'piedge to provide tlze be� possible qualifij� oi serviees io ou
residents, regazdless of theiz iace, etFuc backg�ouad, religion, se�,ua1 affecfionate preieran'ce, physical
- ---��F-s�eei�l-g �hr�cs-�Td�r�speei�. �o¢g3raucrw�ar _
�ie1p you un_derstand the e�ects of chesical tise on the body and the sfressiu7 effects oi long-tetm
hometess�ess. Mk`HM, 7nc. staff strives to pzomote and influence posit'tye social. cf ange in c?ients;
hoWever, we kaow our bouadaries and Wi11 refer clients wL�ose needs a?e beyond tlze scope of flie
sezvices provided by MFH1v1, Fnc,
�� Grievance or Comroliant Procedvre: If yon feel that you did not receive the kind of services that you
expected from MFHM, if is very important fhaf you let us know. �or whatever reason, you or your legal
advisor or represeniafive believe tliat you have a legtimaie grieyaace or compliant, the contactpersons
to resolve the matter are lisfed below. Our staff are reqvired aad conmitted�to assist you in developing
� and processing yout_grievaace, and someone wilt respond withiu three business days of zeceiving the
paper woik
If for some reason, the first eantact does not resolve your complaii�t to your sat� sfaeti on or if that
pezson is the Subject of your complaint, you may request that yonr grievance or co�-oplaint be.heard by ''
- t�e next pez on the 1isf. if your complaint has zeached the bighest IeveI (Board Chair). foz a deDisiott .
thts decision is.final.and no o'ther decisxon wi11 over=mle. If you still wattt tb fle. a complaint, you may .
contact the Ivlinn?sota T�ep�finenf of Licensirig Compliant Llivision af (651) 296-3971, The Minnesofa
Depar(a,ent of Heatfh at (65I) ZIS-58I3 the Board of$ havioral Nea1h and Therapy at (612) 288�
0782.
For Complaints Contact: .
's Crre�o L. Maxie oezam Mana�erl af 65114&5-26I8 '
� �eIvin Millea� (?'�am Director) af (051� 325-6329 �
a Rev. Ds: Earl Miller (Executive Director and Board Chair� af (651) 283-8728 ,.
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` The purpose_ for fhis admission`s poFicy andprocedute is to irifotm clients, sta� and Ramsey Co?m�y
Fiumaa Services w�af csa be especte� st the goiat of acL*nissioas iato � Eac GRH pro�m.: .
'_. : There_ ara �out basic policies �Tiat navigate.Yhe diredib� and conrse of action thatwiIi be tak8n �hen
accepiing a clienf 'tnto. o�tr progca�..T`hesepoTicies .aud pmcedures are as followed: �.
cigioi ': amse o ry�ousi_ng peq ¢rrR,ne apo � zs e gi e y.
having a RITLE-2� Chemical$ealfli assessmenf, fo determine the �propziateness of a client �
being placed in MFFizvl; Inc:. C�rREi program: �. : ' ' `
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'� . Ra�rrsey Courzty Referral.• If a cliegt is eligr`ble for the CiRFI gro�. the Ramsep �ouaty .
�"'_ ' screener ypill proyide_ the clienf with insfrnction and refer th.em to i�/iF'H�i, •Inc. pmgram. .
= Properldeatiftcation: GIients zefeued fo R�IFHM, Inc. w� need to biing picfire'identificafson .
� so tfia.� s`� affwsll kao�v that fhapeson being presenfed is, in �fac#, Ehe person fhaf Rau�sey :
Co�?aiyFinman Services re�exred to the MFEi�vlprogram. .. �-
� Reguest for r�eassessment.� Lr a client zrrives af iv.��1vI, Inc into�icated, he 4v�11 be t to �
' detoxificaiion h i� a clien� deQionstrafes behavioz ttiat is tbreatenzng to tlzemselves, _
other clienis ar the eommuniiy fhe authority over fhe jurisdictioa wiIT be eonfaetec� and'.fhe ' ,
cZzenf wa11 be senf back to Ramsey Couaty $�tan �arvices to be zeevaluated. :
�:-As a iicense gFoup residen.fial hoasing provider, MFHn�t, Inq,, has specific resporis�i7ities w3ien "�
� fe�{nziing a�or7gng reIafionsTvp �%tii cIients or denyi�g seryices for reasons of �iealtb, behavio� or'
ozzmina2 acfivity As a 1ice�se holde� NtF Inc., wili compIy witli a written protocol for assisfing -
c}ients in need of honsirtg not provided by Iicense holder, and far clients who pose a substa�fial , '
' It"keliIiood o£ha to tfiemselves br ofhers, or if their behavior is heyond �wha� is ez:pected far no�al. (ilI.
� servrce tem�ations and denials of service initiafion,wbich pose an immediate �.hrea# to tbe health of �y
indzviduat or rec�rtire immediate zasdicat interventian must b� refeae� immediately, to sfaffaufhozized to'
make emergencyprocedvre judgment caT1s. AIl sert�ice farnrination,policies and deaials of services �
`initiaiiQn thaf involve t'ae commie�ion oi a c�e against, a license holder sta.ffmember or on a License _
holder's pzoperiy, as provided undei Code of Fedetal Regalations; .title 42; saciion2.12 �(5), �and Coda _
�. � of Reiieral Regvtafions, ti�Ie 45, parEs 160 to I64, �vst be �ep�ed.to a Ia�w enforcement a�encp wiib fhe
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,- I. Residents shall have the rioat fo co�siderate and respectfuI services in MFHM transiiionat
group resrdential housing. , .
— �A�1 resi en can reason y expect to o tain om e st comp ete an current rtnahon
concerning liis intake. assessmen� pzogress towards self-sufficiency and independent Iiving and'
' apossible fime-line stay ati�/�'HM. .
3. AI1 residents have the right to prtvacy and indiViduality as it relates to his sociat, re}igious
arid psychologicat we11-being.
4. All residents have the'right to expect tbe facility to make reasonable response to his request in a
fimely ma�uer. '
� 5. All residents sha11 have the right to respecf and psivacy as i� relates to fiis"GRFi program.,
7mportant notice: Casa discussion, consvltation, individual and grogram progress are
confidential. ' . .
6. AtT residents have the right to obtain ii�formation from MFI�M at prearranged times when staff
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.. 7. Ati clients wiII fiave infomiafion as to any relafionship betweea this faei]ity and ofher
insiifuiions as far as housing are concemed
'' 8. Atl resiclen'ts shall be iafotmed to the fullest extent t�at MFHM has c�ltateral in£oimation, pzior
td ;or af �he fime of admission and during his fi�ne of aezvices availsble at 2vIFHiYl, and of
related changes including any changes for services noE covered by Ra�sey County Hun�an ;
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9. Ai1 residents shaII be asked to assis�t in the ptanntng of theirpermarient hovsing and chemical
" health program, an.d tF! ey cau refuse to take part in any potenfial experisnental researeh: ,
� I d, No resident shall be di,scharged or sent somewhere eIse for ieasons..otl eF tt�an those th�;,���-�f. -� . '
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, for them, or for the lack of funding. �You will be infomied of any transfer or di_scharge plaas in.
bme to znake yota an'angements. . . . ,
� l i.' Atl residents wi11 be assistedTly�titig tfiiair stay at 1�tFH1Y.0 fo �ssuxe them of theu and that :
�Iiey can voice a`grievanca, complaint and recom7nend poteniiai changes in po1{cies and sezvices
to MFT3NI staff and others of his choice withouf fear of retrr�buton. � �
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12. � AJI zsidenis shalI be free from menfal or physical �use; ehe�cal and physical restraia�,, -.
. except in emergeacies, �and wb en necessa�y to protect tfie'clienf �fro� inj�sy to himseJi or�o�hers.
13. Alt.residents can be assured tliat their recor3s are kept coafideniial and tha.t they can approve or
dis�pprove of.the release of info� aiion about them to aapone, excapt as gzovided by Iaw, a '� -
�fp���n'f �on c on our e an o :'censzng aa con cring ozrry.
'.. ." : 14. No reside�t,shali be reqvized or'demanded to provide orperfo� any servioes fo.the facility tl�t .
~ �e not related to residenf's program plaa, � .' ,
1S. All-rasidents, prior to their prograzn servzces, sI�sI1 be advised of their zig�itv �d responsi�bili�es
and of sII rnles aad reg¢tafxons. ., ' .. ' _
- 16. Sigsing �fie declara�ion gage at �the erid of this package of for�.s is yroof that yoa have be�a "
infonned of yo�s rights and voluntarily give MFHM, Ine. authorization to report to �1ie
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This altows MFHIvI,� Inc, to reporE who you afe, �who we think has abused or negtected'you, type —
of abuse or negiect and other infozmation tbat be helpful ia, investigating tfie compla�nt. Tbe �.
idenfify of aL parties involved wiI1 be profected. Tfiis cansenf Wilt expire 90 days af�er clients
disefiarged from aIt services a.t MFEiNT, Inc. incZuding anypotential foltow-up.:. ... .
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' 2�y si�ais�e beZo� Fs �reTl as mk?*_�ifia?s beside each I�e conf, tbaf:' " ,
1. I have received a copy oi z*t3�.rigi�s and fheyhave been e�lained to me,
2. `�e potential zisk of pazEicipating in ihis program hes been explained to my satisfzciion
— � — ��3�n�si�p�agree. - to att2n��� program : --- -= � - -
4. i understand tliaY MF�TM is asking for my conserif to repo� suspected ma?trea�enf, abuse or
negtect of zae or by me to, the zeporfing authorities.
I kave been infozmed of myrights and g[ve MF�LM authorization fo report to the Mianesota T�eqartment '
of Publia Welfaz e and CounfvA duJtPzofection Services suspected abuse or ne�lect bv MF'f�VI staff or
abuses or ne�lect our staff sns�ects T may be involved in. 'lbis' alloYrs staff to raport wb o I am; v{ho staff
� th;nks has abused qr ne�7 ected rrie, type of abuse or negTect and other iufozmation which would be
helpful in invesfigating tlie complaint. The identity o£ all parties involved wi11 be profected.
5.' I have been oriented abouf the Abuse Prevention Plan and the procedure for maLdng infemal
reports. '
6. I�ave received infomalion regarding E31V/Aids and other sexualIy trznsmifted diseases
education aspart ofprogram services. _ ._
7. I have received info?raaiion regarding TB, and TB testing resources. '-
8. I bave recaived information regardiag the_sextial e�loitafion ofresidents by stafi'
9. I h'ave received information regardi�g the MFT�Y1 Complainf, Process a�d Grievaace
Procedtues. .
10. I understand that, if T give my consenf, i can withdra�,v,my, consent foiai at any time without
beingpenalized. . ,
CLIENT:S SIPT�ATURE OR (TEGAI.REPRESENT:ATIVE) .
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�ity State and Z'ta'Code . ' . .
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bateofBirth � Social,Se�urityNumber. � ' � -.
I authorize and request the dzsclosare of aI1 prQtectei3 zafo�afion for ffie p�pose of revie� �d
'evaliiatioa in c6nnection w�tib. a.Iega1 claim T'exgressly reqnest that t�e desi�aated recotd cnst�dian of a1I
- covered entiiies uader f3IPAA ideniified above.disclose fuil aad complete grotected'medical i„fi�rmat+on
including the foltadting'. .: . . • _ ' . " -
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AI1 medical records, meanm� every page in iriy record, including btt �ot Iimited to: office notes, fa�e
sheefs, h%story.andpfiysical, consattafionnotes,.inpafient, outpafient and.emergencyroom•iceaiment, alt'
cliaical charEs, r porCs, order sfieets, progress notes, nuise`s notes, social worker_ records, clinic records, -'
trea�anf plans, admissionrecords, discharge �i*nir�nes, requests for �dreports ofconsvltations;
documenis, cbrrespondence, test res�tIts, s(atemenfs; ques4onnaires/fiistories, cozrespondence, photograp�s,
videofapes telephdne messages, and records received by ot'aer medical p�rovideis. ..
a AII �7�lySiC3I� �IlCI I'eCI13b LCqLLCSt$ co�so?taiions and pro�ess notes. -
a AIl d'tsabzlitf; lvledicaid or Med'zcare records inc?uding cla�su £o�s and record.of deniat ofbeneftLs.
o AIl employment, persoDnel or waga zecords. .': '. '-' . '
• a AII autopsy, Iaboratory, Tiistology cytoIogy; pa�xoIogy m�unohistocbearis�y records and
specimens; radiology records.aitd films includ"mg G"T scan, MRT, MRA; EM� bone scan, my " '
ieogram; nerVe oonduc� on. study, echoc�diogram and cardr.ac czdieteriza�on res�vlts, '
videos/CDslfilms/raels and reparfs. . . . . . . . : .
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^ AI�-ghasaacylprescnphon reeords mclud�ng TSDC n�bers and drag infamv�tion . '
� • bandouts6nonographs.. ' . • . . . . , ' "
e AIl biliing records in6ludiog all'statemenfs, ins�itan,ce cIaiin fdrss, itemi�ed bz�is; a�d records of
'oiIl2ng'to third p� payeis and payment or denial of benefit's for ttie-period fio" '
1�endersEand the informati on fo be �reIeased �or discl osed may inelude info�atian relaiing fo• segv altp
�ansmitted'diseases, acm imnunodeficiencysyndrome.(A.IIJS), or�uman immtinodefciencyvzrus .
(HIC�, and alcohol and dzug abvse. I authoiize_the reIease or disclosure of �is type: of infaimation. Tbis �-
�.protected health infaimation is di'sclosed far the foIlowing paiposes: �'Phi.s a�horization is givven
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CFR 2.31� �he resu�etiens of ; '�zYe be n spec ,i•cz?�� considered and e�press_1y w�iv:-c�.
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- I'on are authorzzed to release f'ae above-records �o �e ioLowi�gr�yiesenta�yes of deieadaats i�;�e aboi�e-
en�tlect naft�r �ho 1�ve a�e�d to payzeaso*��h1e c1�es m_nde byyou io supply cop?es oi sach rzcords; ,
Name oi �epresentafive _ '
Repre'sentative Capacity (e.g. attorney, records'requestor, agent, etc.)
StreetAddress .
Citp, State and Zzp Code
I understand the followzng. 'see er�t § I54sos(�)(2J(i- �}, . � ',
a I have a.rsght to revoke this authozization iu writing' at anp time, excepf to f� e extenf infozmation has been
released in reliance upon this authorization.
b. The information released in response to tl�is authorization maq be re-disclosed to other parties.
. c. My treatment or payment for my treatrneut cannot be conditioned on the signing of this autLozization
Any facsimile; copy'oz photocopp of the'authorizaBOn shall auihorize you to release the recozds requested
herein. This authorization sbzll be in force and ei�ect until fwo years from date of execuiion af wfuch time
this atithorization expires.
(See 45CFR § 164.568( (z> (h)� .; � , .� . � . , � . �•
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My Father`s rIou'se IYlzunesota�stag wilt strive to meet aI1 clients �vhere t�ey. are at in f�teir'outren i:' .
'si�tion and encoRrage them. to paiticipate zn_a'vaziet� of topio disenssions that focuses an physical, �:
' znentat arid morat concezus. .G`Iien.t caa cboose to parEicipate in discnssions at tfieir own ieel wiL1 or ..
decline fo parEicigate, wifTioit.bezng p"enatr2ed. Topics are as foIloFred; . _ . ". .
I .) G`hemical HeattS: . ' . ' � : .' . '
a. . Tkinking.• ralionaI with good insz�t �d Jndgment that wi11 reduce the iisk of maladaptiviiy
?. FeeZ'uzgs.' self woxth, helpless, hopeless; Io�x self-es�ieem, a3td negafive concept aboni one`s self
m Behaviors• lack of control, hostt�e, aggressive and violenf befare or after dr:n�ng and nsing,
'_ � ReZatianships: that � mezningfv? wz� fzmily, faends, significant o�er aad ch�7dren. . ' _
. 2.) Relapse Prevenfio,i: . � _ _ _ . _ - .
� �nderskmdzng: the relapse process and how zf works wbeu we uemost viilnerabla '
- m. Xdentifying: risky people; places things and sitaafions_tbat can fiave a negat[ve znf[uence on seIf
a beyeZoping: sfe skilTs �t wilI encourage perseverance fifirougEi cl�attenges/dvsappoinbnenis: •
s Siress Marzageinenu by exczpfiing t'aings we cannot cFian ge aad changing f$e. fhings f6 af we can.' '
3,) "Co-occizsingbisorders: . • . .
e_ Depressiorz.• the lost of}ob, Iiome separation from or lost of a Iove one, to ieeling rejectecL
a<Qrrzzety,�panic from �ear of emba�assment "of.being tragped in Iife's situatiaa with no way out -
= fldju,sirrzer�t.�DeaI%ng with Iife on Irfe terms to preYent becoming stap�ated or demobiIized. ,
a. ,Serious.Psychasi.s: schiwphcenia, bipolar and pos�trammatic s�tress disorders: ':. :" �
' 4.) � Hamelessness; �
, > Living rvi`Jz famil�3: inctividnals w1�o are preca�onsly boused Living with someone e1se, '
a�zving.with frxends: individnals 4vho �e prec�iovsly boused ]iving with £riends. ..
� � Livixg 'rrz shelters; (mdi�i duals who are Jitetzllq homeless drifiing from shelter'to shelter
e Lzving on tFie SYr?etr.• iudiYZdnaIs who Iive in alfy pa�ks, nnder bri dges and abandon b�ldiags _ _ .
5.) ,Pe�a�en� Housing: • - : . . . . . " . ' . .
. ...g Commitmerc� Eo a�ersonal platt tbat wi11 assisE in #'vlfiIIingindividuai �and so`czat goals � ,
��� Respoizsihitity: owviag up fo onr mle: ihai we played in our sitvatinn and ma1�e a�chan�
a �S'e� suf� ,feeting confidenf ia ourselves ffiat we �an provide �or ot� "own needs. '. �.
e Indepexdence;. setfing the bo-nn�es and rvles for onr own destinafion in Iife. .; �
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ZN�".t11vI, L�c, se"rves as an intricatepa_ � oi `�e co�uniy reactiing o� to o ieigLbor, r'•mily mernbers
,and the conmrmiiy at l�e Behavicrs,that are aga.inst the peace and `contrary to the dignity of the Stafe
6i Minaeso�a wi11 nof be tolerated. G'�.ients who knowingly; ivilli, and infentionaIly violate the basic
rights oi residents and or the comsuaify wi11 be su�ject to disciplinary action taken zgainst them This
2ction can range from verbal or written waming to actuall being terminated $om the progcam.
—Be av7ors at - c, consi��w�e�;pected far normal and �riI1 not be tolerated are
as f�IIowed:
a Hosfile, aggressiye or violent behaviar fowards ofiher clients oz the cammunify.
e Unantho?ized control of anofLer's'personal properLy with the intent to'deprive that person oi any
"- and all value'o£saidproperCy
• � Loitcring in front of or neat nesghbor's residents oz other proper(y and zefusing to leave.
a Demeaning and diszespeci�ul comments br gesfvres towards residents in the commvnity.'
Respect for �F'eople'S Rights and Dignity: Mi''H2YI, Inc. staff respect the digaity and worFh of all people, _
and the rights of indi�riduals to privacy, confidentialit5; and self.deteRoination. Out staffis awa�e that
special safeguasds rziay be necessary to pro�ecf the rigtits and weTfaze o£pezsons oz cbmmtmiiies wfiose
winerabilities impair autonomous deci�ionmaking.
8arassmen�� MFHM staff wi11 not knowin�ly engage in behavior thaf is harassing or demeaning to _
persons vrith whom they_interact in theii' work related aciivifies based on a persons' age, gendet, gender
ideafzty, race, ethnicity, culture, naiional origin, re]igion sa��a1 ozienfation, disability, language, or
socioeconoinic staf��s; .. ' .
lYliziritainzng Confirferztzality; MFHM staffhave a p��m_ary obligaiion andtalce reasonable precautions
to protect_ confsdeniial infom�ation obtainec throug�,. o� stored in'any medi�, recoguzing thaf the
e�teat and limrts of confidentiaLity may be regulated by law or established by institut7onal rules
professiona� or scientific relationship. .. .. � �
.t7isc'ussiizg the.Liriiits of-C`onfzdentiaZit,y: 2VIE�3M staff wilI discuss.wi� and organizations:With
� honl they'establish a working relaiianship (1} fhhe relevant Iimits of canfidenfiality and ,(2) the
�oreseeable vses of the information gene�ated through their GRH program activities: .
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Behavtoral E`meYgency P�ocedu�es (9534. 6dT5� ' , • ' • - ' .
: As alzcense.holde� tl�a 2vIF`�I; Inc., has tfie foIIowing wzitten gincedu* f�at sfa,�must foIIo�r
when res,pox�cUng :to a. client ea�x`bifs behavior fhaf is threateniag�to fhe safeiy of tbe cLenf or _o`�ters;
'I'heMFI�VI, Tnc„ in.clndes: 1) aplan designed to preven# fhe c7ient.from�ln�f;�g fnemselves br'a$ers; 2),
coniact infomma�on for emergeucy resources i�af staff can contact 24 hocu�s a day;• 3), vatious therape?�?a
procedm-es tfiat are approp=ia�e; 4); evaInating the circanstanceurider whichprocedure s1�ouF��etised, ,
Yolio�ed: `
1. If a client fias s�ricidal or homicidal thou�, a plan and presencs a weapon (e.g; ftr�a knzfe, '..
flam.mabteliqnids; combnstJ�blemaferiabs orignitablefbers) 911 �tTlimmediatelybe contacted.
If.a clientposses poten�ai fi�reat fa themseIves or others; for egample, i� a heated-ug
discussiou or atg¢iIlg wittliout presenting any of the above weapons, ivl�f3M si�ff wr1l _: .'
zmum ediatelyrespond to the scene; isolate and secure the area where the potential.II�hreaf is bEing
ptesented, and then detezmine iu 9I1 emergency team should b a coatacted, to beiter deal.wi8i
tLe si�iarion. ,
2. 'i7ie 24 ho�z contact infozmafion is raad�y accessi�ble to sRaffposEed on the bnTledn boa� . .
this includes T"L'Y, 1DD user, Fire,Ambuiance, police and CUildAbuse call 9-1-1, for �he Poison
�enter ca11 1800-222 1222, for Suicide Preventron ca111-800-273-8255, arid for the Rnnaway
�Iot-Iine calt I-&OQ=786=2929 al1 m Saint PauI, M�L FoIlo�_ng an emezgency confacf for a client �
Ramsey Cormty Human Sen ices u� also be coutacted. , .
3. As a licens�e Iaolder far_group restiden,'�'aI honsing; MFHivI, Ina we are-not a trezimctif fac�f3� . �'
vzhich restricts fsom engaging in any professional th erapeuiie praciices. Our.poSicy $nd pzacfice :� ,
.:' adhere fo tfiat of avz: emergeucyprocedures ofna�fyi�g f7ie authorify over i3ze Jurisdicizon aad �
crisis intervention speciaLst _ • ..
�. As a Iicense holder £or �gzoup residenfial housing me8�ing the re�uired Filinimurn S`tarutards _ �
. (,� tlzrough #�F) and �e �rlaximum StGrndards (,# I through # 4PLUS.# 5 'through # I2J in adclition . , , "
" to aieeting St�basic core campetenczes iR IYII/CD dual diagnosis frorrz 1# to Y, oBZ stag �.
are competen� as meniioned in category one, to maka tlie appropriate judgmeat call when . �'
. . eva.luating a crists oz potenfial ezisis s3fuaiion, - . . . . . � �
5. -As a Iicense hoIdez for gronp residanual honsing, zt is importanf £oralt s�taffincluding buf Iimi.tel� ."
. to fhe proga�i man.agEr, cook and ct�iver but also the. eeeculive d?rector and program director, to:
�uldErstand and adhare to the policies and procedua the on-site progran� managepient , _.
,ar director �+zIl be arithozized to implemrrzt emergencyproceduies.�T�e program maaager wiLbe • _
aa 24 hour calt �or aII .Em erg�ncies. . • . . . '. . _ ' - _ -
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Be�,g �� z1 cs°_ts zre �nl's, �ey �rz pe_t tc co�z a*}d go �`uf eyple-�se �o a�ead 'to � �aL
�p 2ppcT��ans �d ��e czre ci o+� r �po� ��i pzrsonal b�s?aess. Clie��s �re e�ected io ��ep
_e..�eczl hou* � a�ct not dis��b their neig.hbo:s Fthen en�e��g oz e�?fing'�ue bo�se. A1-�cLien�s �-e .
_°�eci� to be _�po�?..�ible and ke � Zvlpra`uer's Hoase, znd �ue�selves, in a nea� cle�n an� presen`�zb1e
�sinez. `I'�e spec,'�c �1es of focus are as followed. PLEASE R.?AD!
2. There wiL be no en�y after 11:OOPN1 on Week-daps; and 12:00 Midnighf ou Week-ends. �
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3. No alcohol, drr�gs, or paraphemalia allowed on the premises �
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4. No �ns or othez dangerous weapons.allowed on the pramises
5. No pomography alIowed on the premises �
6. No ovemight guest are aIlowed
• 7: ,No profanify directed to otJier clients or neighbors
8. No fighting or crea{iag an atrnosphere ihat is disrespectful or threatening to others.
9. No food aliowed i� steeping azea .
10. No .cooking zfter 8:00 PM
'. T 1. No Iaitering an sizeet comeis or in fzont of zes? dants' home
' � 12: There is no solicitation from other ctient§, neibhbors or visitors
C3ien_ts wiL1 u�}?ze the laundry roon per assigned days and tines. 1 Tiere will be a ten-ninufe lim?t on .
,"'tlia phone, ualess �ansactiag official business. A11 residents are allowed to bn:ng clot'oing items, ', :
; fiygene kits, and portable compacf, enteztainment t11ai can be ufilized with headphones: P1ease be aware,
.rh�t: T�R�`' LS' IiTQ S'TOAA_GE' SP<4CE .FOR FUR[VITUR� I7�'hIS.
' '?`�?�Y_ reserves th e righf. to search anp susp?cious bags bz'onght into the housa for anV 'L1Iegal
' _'�e2Fori�,-drugs or oth�r uttantF�orized prop.ez-Ey, aztd'deny access if such is found.'To bettex
. safeguard the house, cTzents and fl�e'communify ��ese.xules are subject ta chaage wzt6 advance,
"notice..My sigaaEaxe below indicates Fhat S Izave �-ead and agz-ee to �;ith the tez of tI2e konse
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Febnary 20, 2010
75� E. 7in Strezi, Saint Paul, M\ 55106 - Phone 6b1-772-2075 - Fax o5 i-'7^-3�10
Visit our �Neb s �e a't v+^r�w.daycnsbluiorg
Erinly Goodman
Pianning & Economic L'ievelopment
25 West 4 Street
SaintPaulMN 55102
Dear Bmily Goodman,
Our board of directors at our February 22, 2010 board meeting passed a motion not to support
approvai of a conditional use permit for 1 ll 6 Pacific.
Motion; That we send a letter to the City stating that tYae Council does not support approval of a
conditional use permit far transifional housing at 1116 Pacific.
Made by Jacob, seconded by 7ohn, passed with 8 for, 3 against, and 1 abstaining.
Chris �poke in favor of the motion not to support and noted that the proposal can not mitigate Sec.
61.501. Conditional use permit, genera? standards both (c ) and (d ).
Sec. 6T.501. Conditional use perznit, general standards.
(c) The use wi11 not be detrunental to the existing character of the development in the immediate
neigh'oorhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare.
(d} The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and 'unprovement of the
surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.
Tt �tas ai_so mentioned that the appiicants had no previous expenence managing similar propertias,
Our board asked ta see ��riiten policies and procediues, which were not availabie. The residents
living near the properry spo�Ce out against approval of the permit.
For �ore info±mation please call me at 651-772-2075
Thank you.
. incerely
K4rrn DuPau/
Co Qrganizer
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Appeal regarding the CUP and variances for 1116 Pacific Street, St. Paul, MN 10-627
In reading the document, I can respond to the following portion of the appeal:
Firstly, the Commission made errors of fact v�vhen considering �he facility; and may
have bel�eved that it as a Iicensed facility, when in fact it is run under eontract v��ith
i2amsey Caunty.l+t�'e believe that the �gure of .SS�la per popatation is based on
Iicensed facilities arcd not CQUnty ccrntract and other adult resadent facilities..A
licensed faciIity implies a differerst IeveI of aver�sight than one that is contracted. �Ne
Response: Group Residential Housing (GRH) facilities in the City of St. Paul must have a Rooming
and Boarding House Nealth Department License issued by the City of St. Pauf. According to State
law (excerpt below), the County cannot contract with an unlicensed facility for Group Residential
Housing. A City licensed and County contracted GRH facility is monitored by both local agencies
on behalf of the State Health and Fiuman Services Departments.
M.S. 2561.04 ELIGIBILITY FOR GROUP RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PAYMENT
Subd. 2a.License required. A county agency may not enter into an agreement with an
establishment to provide group residential housing unless: (1) the establishment is licensed
by the Department of Health as a hotel and restaurant; a board and lodging establishment;
Subd. 2b.Group residential housing agreements. Agreements between county agencies
and providers of group residential housing must be in writing and must specify the name and
address under which the establishment subject to the agreement does business and under
which the establishment, or service provider, if dififerent from the group residential housing
estabfishment, is licensed by the Department of Health or the Department of Human
Services; the specific license or registration from the Department of Health or the
Department of Human Services held by the provider and the number of beds subject to that
license; the address of the location or locations at which group residential housing is
provided under this agreement; the per diem and monthly rates that are to be paid from
group residential housing funds for each eligible resident at each location; the number of
beds at each location which are subject to the group residential housing agreement; whether
the license holder is a not-for-profit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internaf
Revenue Code;
Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the role of the County in contracting for
Group Residential Housing facilities.
Thank you,
Kurt D. Koehler, M.S
Planning Specialist / Contract Manager
Kurt. Koehler@co. ramsey.mn. us
Ramsey County Human Services Department
160 E. Kellogg Blvd., Room 9500
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-266-4113
Fax: 651-266-4439
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MY FATHER'S HOUSE, NIIN N E SOTAHOUSE RULES
Being that all clients are adults, they are permitted to come and go as they please to
attend to their daily appointments and take caze of other important personal business.
Clients aze expected to keep respectful hours and not disturb their neighbors when entering
or exiting the house. All clients are expected to be responsible and keep My Father's House,
and themselves, in a neat, clean and presentable manner. The specific rules of focus are as
followed. PLEASE READ!
1. There will be no entry after 11:OOPM on Week-days; and 12:00 Midnight on
Week-ends. There aze some exceptions to this rule.
2. No alcohol, drugs, or pazaphernalia allowed on the premises
3. No guns or other dangerous weapons allowed on the premises
4. No pornography ailowed on the premises
5. No overnight guest are allowed
6. No profanity directed to other ciients or neighbors
No fighting or creating an atmosphere that is disrespectful or threatening to
others.
7. No food allowed in sleeping area
8. No cooking after 8:00 PM
9. I3o loitering on street corners or in front of residents' home
1�. There is no solicitation from other clients, neighbors or visitors
Clients will utilize the laundry room per assigned day and time; however, it will
shut down at 10: 00 PM. There will be a ten-minute limit on the phone, unless transacting
official business. All residents are ailowed to bring ciothing items, hygiene kits, and
portable compact entertainment that can be utilized with headphones. Please be aware
that: THERE IS NO STORAGE SPACE FOR FURNITURE ITEMS.
MFFiM reserves the right to search any suspicious bags brought into the house for
any illegal weapons, drugs or other unauthorized property, and will be denied
access if such is found. To better safeguard the house, clients and the community
these rules are subject to change with advance notice. My signature below indicates
that I have read and agree with the terms of the house rules.
Client Name
Program Manger:
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
Gerald T. Hendrickson, City Attomey
C ITY �r" SA�T pA� C���l Division Telephone: 6�7 266 8710
Mayor Chnstopher S Coleman 400 City Hall Facs�mile� 651 298-5619
15 West Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul, Mmnesota 55102
May 19, 2010
Council President Kathy Lantry
City Hall
Room 320C,
Saint Paul, MN 55102
RE: Legal Analysis of tLe proposed use at 1116 Pacific Street.
You have asked the City Attorney's Office to examine the nature of a use at issue in a matter
currently pending before the City Council: an appeal from a decision of the Planning
Commission approving a conditional use permit [CUP] to operate a"transitional housing
facility" at 1116 Pacific Street. The transitional housing will be operated by My Father's House
Minnesota, Inc ("MFHM").
The Saint Paul Legislative Code defines transitional housing in pertinent part as follows:
"A building ... where persons who may or may not have access to traditional or
permanent housing but are capable of living independently within a reasonable period
of time, generally about eighteen months, reside on a 24-hour-per-day basis for at least
thirty days and participate in appropriate program activities designed to facilitate
independent living." Leg. Code § 65.159.
In order to determine whether the pxoposed use meets the definition of "transitional housing"
described in Leg. Code § 65.159, the details of the use proposed by MFHM must be examined
against the use defined by the zoning ordinance.
As set forth in MFHM's document dated February 10, 2010, and entitled "Request for Proposal:
MY FATHER'S HOUSE MINNESOTA, INC. BASE RATE GROUP CLIENTEL HOUSING
FOR ADULT MALES WITH CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY OR CO-OCCiJRRING
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND MENTAL ILLNESS," MFHM's mission is "to end long-
term homelessness and reduce chemical dependency by providing a safe, clean and drug free
living quarters to Minnesota's homeless population who have been identified as having alcohol
and drug related problems." MFHM states that its "program will strive to meet the needs of
disadvantaged homeless individuals who aze at-risk by providing supportive program services
and promoting safety, in a friendly, drug supportive social environment, while improving the
quality of lives as social human beings. The MFHM, Tnc., will also strive to fostez, supplement,
and fulfill life skills through motivational tecYuiiques that promote commihnent to learning
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positive values and establishing self-sufficiency to live independently.° To that end, MFHM
states that it "will provide a range of direct and indirect supportive services that includes:
transitional housing, community outreach, chemical health harm reduction intervention and
prevention, clients education of inental illness, promote friendly interpersonal relationships with
others, career awazeness, and leisure activities."
When considering appeals from zoning decisions, the Council must decide whether the Planning
Commission erred in its facts, findings, or procedures, Leg. Code § 61.7�2, based upon MFHM's
representations that its proposed use is a"transitional housing facility" as defined in Leg. Code §
65.159. In making this decision, the Council may find useful the following information
established during the various public hearings regarding MFHM's zoning application.
MFHM stated that all residents will be "screened" and referred by the Ramsey County Human
Services Deparhnent ("RCHSD"). MFHM stated that it will receive funds for each resident from
the RCHSD pursuant to the Group Residential Housing Act ("GRHA") codified as Minn. Stat.
§§ 256I.01-256I.06. The stated legislative purpose of the GRHA is to establish "a
comprehensive system of rates and payments for persons who reside in the community and who
meet the eligibility criteria under section 256I.04, subdivision 1." Minn. Stat. § 256I.02. Under
the GRHA "group residential housing" is defined as a"group living situation that provides the
minimum room and board to unrelated persons who meet the eligibility requirements of section
256I.04."
Eligibility for group residential housing is specified under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd.
entitled, "Eligibility far Group Residential Housing Payment," as follows:
An individual is eligible for and entitled to a group residential housing payment to be
made on the individual's behalf if the county agency has approved the individual's
residence in a group residential housing setting and the individual meets the
requirements in paragraphs (a) or (b).
(a) The individual is aged, blind, or is over 18 years of age and disabled as
determined under the criteria used by the title II program of the Social Security
Act, and meets the resource restrictions and standards of the supplemental
security income program, and the individuaPs countable income after deducting
the (1) exclusions and disregards of the SSI program, (2) the medical assistance
personal needs allowance under section 256B.35, and (3) an amount equal to the
income actually made available to a community spouse by an elderly waiver
recipient under the provisions of sections 256B.0575, paragraph (a), clause (4),
and 256B.058, Subdivision 2, is less that the monthly rate specified in the County
agency's agreement with the provider of group residential housing in which the
individual resides.
(b) The individual meets a category of eligibility under section 256D.05,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), and the individuals resources are less than the
standards specified by section 256D.08, and the individua]'s countable income as
determined under sections 256DA1 to 256D.21, less the medical assistance
person needs allowance under section 256B35 is less than the monthly rate
specified in the county agency's agreement with the provider of residential
housing in which the individual resides.
With regard to the eligibility criteria under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd.l(a), Title II of
the Social Security Act defines the term "disability" at 42 U.S.C. § 423(d)(1)(A) as
follows:
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"The term disability means: inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by
reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be
expected to result in death or which has ]asted or can be expected to last for a
continuous period of not less than 12 months."
42 U.S.C. § 423(d)(2)(A) goes on to state in pertinent part that:
"For the purposes of paragraph (1}(A): An individual shall be determined to be under a
disability only if his physical or mental impairment or impairments are of such severity
that he is not only unable to do his previous work but cannot, considering his age,
education, and work experience, engage in any other kind of substantial or gainful work
which exits in the ... economy, regardless of whether such work exists in the
immediate area in which he lives, or whether a specific job vacancy exists for him, or
whether he would be hired if he applied for work."
Finally, 42 U.S.C. § 423(d)(2)(C) states:
"An individual shall not be considered disabled for puxposes of this section if
alcoholism or drug addiction would (but for this paragraph) be a contributing factor
material to Yhe Commissioner's determination that the individual is disabled."
Given the extent of "disabiliry" under Article II of the Social Security Act, in relarion to how it
defines an individual's eligibility for GRHA payments under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd. 1(a),
the Council may reasonably question whether the individuals RCHSD will place into MFHM
are, under Leg. Code § 65.159's requirement that a"transitional housing facility" houses
individuals who wili be "capable of living independently within a reasonable period of time,
generally about eighteen (18) months," Id., § 65.159. Further, given that GRHA payments cover
only "shelter, fuel, food, utilities, household supplies and other costs necessary to provide room
and board for eligible individuals," Minn. Stat. § 256L03, Subd.2, and the lack of any
requirement by MFHM that individuals who reside there "participate in appropriate program
activities designed to facilitate independent living," Id., at § 65.159, the Council could very well
conclude that MFHM does not provide transitional housing as defined under Leg. Code §
65159.
An individual might be eligible for GRHA payments under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd. 1(b),
even if that individual does not meet the disability standards under Article IT of the Social
Security Act, provided that the individual falls within one of the eligibility categories for
"General Assistance" (GA) specified under Minn. Stat. § 256DA5. MFHM has stated that the
individuals who will reside there are limited to individuals with either a chemical dependency or
co-occurring chemical dependency with mental illness. Minn. Stat. § 256D.05 appears to allow
the following individuals to be eligible for GRHA payments:
"A person not described in clause (1) or (3) who is diagnosed by a licensed physician,
psychological practitioner, or other qualified professional, as developmentally disabled
or mentally ill, and that condition prevents the person from obtaining or retaining
employment"
a Clause (1) states that a pezson is eligible for GA undei Minn. Stat. § 256D.05, Subd. 1(a)(1) if that person is
"suffering from a professionally certified permanent or temporary illness, injury, or incapacity which is expected to
continue for more than 30 days and which prevents the person from obtaining or retaining employment" Ciause
(3) states that a person is eligible for GA under Minn. Stat. § 256D, Subd. 1(a)(3) if that "person who has been
placed in, and is zesiding in, a licensed or certified fac�lity for puiposes of physical or mental health or rehabilitation,
or in an approved chemical dependency domiciliazy faciliry, if the placement is based upon illness or incapacity and
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Minn. Stat. § 256D.05, Subd. 1(a)(5), or
"A person whose alcohol and drug addiction is a material factor that contributes to the
person's disability; applicant's who assert this clause as a basis for eligibility must be
assessed by the county agency to determine if the are amenable for treahnent; if the
applicant is determined to be not amenable to treahnent, but is otherwise eligible for
benefits, then general assistance must be paid in vendor form, for the individual's
shelter costs ...; if the appiicant is determined to be amenable to treatment, then in
order to receive benefits, the applicant must be in a treatment program or on a waiting
list and the benefits must be paid in vendor form, for the individual's shelter costs ...
Minn. Stat. § 256D.05, Subd. 1(a)(15).
Although GRHA payments underMinn. Stats. §§ 256D.05, Subdsl(a)(5) and 1(a)(15) could be
made available to individuals who fall short of ineeting the "disability" standard defined under
Art. II of Social Security Act, the underlying determinative criteria for an individuaPs eligibility
far GA under Minn. Stats. § 256D.05, Subd. 1(a)(5) remains largely the same as that required
under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd1(a) namely, that the individual's illness prevents the person
from obtaining or retaining employment. Cast in that light, the Council might consider that the
inability of an individual to obtain employsnent reasonably, but not dispositively, calls into
question whether such an individual is "capable of living independently within a reasonable
period of time, generally about eighteen (18) months" and, therefore, whether MFHA actually
functions as a"transitional housing facility" that meets the definition under Leg. Code § 65.159.
Similazly, an individual residing at MFHA, whether amenable to alcohol or drug addiction
treatment or not, is still eligible for GRHA paynnents under the GA criteria set forth in Minn.
Stat. § 256D.05, Subd1(a)(15), provided only that if the individual is amenable to alcohol or
drug addiction treatment, the individual must either presently be in a treatment program - or be
on a waiting list for such a program — despite the fact that MFHA, which represents itself as a
transitional housing facility, does not provide chemical dependency or chemical dependency
with mental illness treatment programs. MFHM's lack of programmatic services may
reasonably call into question whether it actually provides "appropriate program activities
designed to facilitate independent living," and, therefore, whether MHFA actualiy functions as a
"transitional housing facility" as contemplated under Leg. Code § 65.159.
Given the operational characteristics of MFHM, it is my opinion that there appears to be a
sufficient factual basis upon which to conclude MFHA is not a transitional housing facility as
defined Leg, Code § 65.159 and, accardingly, that the planning commission erred in approving
MFHM's CUP application for a transitiona] housing facility.`
is according to a plan developed or approved by the county agency through its director or designated
representative." Aowever, neither the individuals MFAM represents that it will serve, nor MFHM itself, appear to
meet the statutory criteria undei Minn. Stat. §§ 256D.OS, Subds.l(a)(1) or 1(a)(3).
b Under no circumstance should you construe tlus to mean [hat those who, for whatever reason, cannot work, aze
somehow incapable of independent living. Obviously many people who cannot work ]ive perfectly independent
lives. It means only that in considering whether MFHA is in fact a"transirional housmg faci]ity" as defined under
the Legislarive Code for zoning purposes, that present or fuhue employment opportuitiries for its particulaz client
base is a reasonable reference point when considering whether MFHM's tenants are or will be capable of
independent living "within a reasonable period of rime."
` Minn. Stat. § 256E33, Subd. I provides the foilowing definirion of "transitiona] housing" wh�ch lends addit�onal
support for this conclusion: "Ransitiona] housing means housmg designed for independent living and provided to a
homeless person ... for a pexiod of up to 24 months. If a transitional housing program is associated w�th a licensed
facility or shelter, it must be located in a separate facility or a specified section of the main facility where residents
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Instead, it is my opinion that MFHM's operations more closely resemble that use defined as a
"Community Residential Facility, health department licensed," which is defined at Leg. Code §
65.155 as follows:
"One ... building, or portion thereof, ... which is licensed by the commissioner of
health as a rooming and/or boazding house and receives fifty (50) percent or more of its
residents under contract or other arrangement with the state or a local government
human services agency to provide lodging for people who are mentally ill or chemically
dependent."
This definition is more closely aligned with the use described by MFHM CUP application:
the individuals who will reside at MFHM are placed their pursuant to a contract between
RCHSD and MFHM; the individuals placed into MFHM are either chemically dependent ar
have a co-occurring chemical dependency with a mental illness; and, the source of the funds
used to pay rent to MFHM on behalf of the individual is a state of Minnesota program
specifically enacted to provide "room and board" for individuals in a group residential
setting.
The only part of the community residential facility, health department licensed definition
that is not clear from Leg. Code § b5.1 SS regarding the use proposed by MFHM is whether
MFHM is "licensed by the commissioner of health as a rooming and boarding house."
In answering this question, the GRHA provides guidance. Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd. 2(a),
entitled "License required," reads in relevant part:
Subd. 2a. License required. A county agency may not enter into an agreement with an
establishment to provide group residential housing unless:
(1) the establishment is licensed by the Department of Health as a hotel and
restaurant; a board and lodging establistunent; a residential care home; a boarding
care home before March 1, 1985; or a supervised living facility, and the service
provider for residents of the facility is licensed under chapter 245A. However, an
establisYiment licensed by the Department of Heaith to provide lodging need not
also be licensed to provide board if ineals are being supplied to residents under a
contract with a food vendor who is licensed by the Department of Health;
(3) the establishment is registered under chapter 144D and provides three meals a
day, or is an establishment voluntarily registered under section 144D.025 as a
supportive housing establishment; or
can be responsible for their own meals and other dai]y needs ° I read this definition to say that the state of
Minnesota believes that it is important that people residing in ri'ansitional housing operate as [hough they are living
independently in their o�m residence. Group residential housing under the GRHA does not make this same
distinction.
d In preparing this analysis, I discussed with the person who was responsible for drafring the vazious "congregate"
]iving definirions included in the City's zoning code whether the "commissioner of heaith" referenced in Leg. Code
§ 65.155 was intended to mean the commissioner of the state of Minnesota's Department of Health. I was informed
that was, in fact, the case.
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(4) an establishment voluntarily registered under section 144D.025, other than a
supportive housing establishment under clause (3), is not eligible to provide group
residential housing.
In preparing this analysis, I reviewed the various use definitions cited under Minn. Stat. §
256I.04, Subd. 4 and the various Minnesota Administrative Code rules that have also
been promulgated for these uses. Based upon this analysis, it is my legal opinion that the
use proposed by MFHM is not: a hotel and restaurant, a residentia] care home, a
boarding care home, a supervised living facility, a registered housing with services
establishment defined under Minn. Stat. § 144D.01, Subd.4,' a housing with services
` Minn. Stat. § 157.15, Subd. 7: "Hotel oz mote]" means a building, struchue, enclosure, or any part thereof used as,
maintained as, advertised as, or held out to be a place where sleepmg accommodarions aze fumished to the public
and furnishing accommodarions for periods of less than one week.
f "Residenhal Care Home" statutes pertaining to [hese facilities have been repealed. Other definitions can be found
m state regulations but these are uses typically licensed by the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services. For
instance, Minn. R. 7620.0100, Subp. 29, defines health and residential caze services as follows: °Health and
residentia] care services means hospitals, nursing homes, penal institutions, and all types of residential treatment
centers includmg druglalcoholism treatment centers, residentia] mental health centers, and residentia] care centers
for persons with developmental or other disab�lities."
s Minn. R. 4655.O1 OQ Subp. 3: "A boarding care home shall mean a llcensed facility or unit used to provide care for
aged or infirm persons who require only personal ox custodial care and related services in accordance w�th these
regulations. A boazding care home hcense is required if the persons need or receive personal or custodial care only,
Nursing services aze not required. Examples of personal or custodial care: board, room, laundry, and persona]
services; supervision over medications which can be safely self-administered; plus a program of activities and
supervision required by persons who aze not capable of properly caring for themselves."
" Muut. Stat. Ann. § 144.50, Subd. 6: "Supervised living faci]ity licenses.
(a) The coimnissioner [of Health] may ]icense as a supervised lrving faality a facility seeking medical assistance
certification as an intermediate care facility for persons with developmental disability for four or more persons as
authorized under section 252.291.
(b) Class B supervised living facilities sha11 be classified as follows for purposes of the State Building Code: (I )
Class B supervised ]iving facilities for six or less persons must meet Group R, Division 3, occupancy requirements;
and (2) Class B supervised living facihties for seven to 16 peisons must meet Group R, Division 1, occupancy
requirements.
(c) Class B facilities classified under paragraph (b), clanses (1) and (2), must meet the fire protechon provi5ions of
chapter 21 of the 1985 Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, fot facilities housing persons with impractica] evacuarion
capabilities, except that Class B facilities licensed prior to July 1, 1990, need only continue to meet insritutional fire
safety provisions. Class B supervised ]iving facilities shall provide the necessary physical plant accommodations to
meet the needs and functional disabilities of the residenTS. For Class S supervised livmg facilities ]icensed afrer July
1, 1990, and housing nonambulatory or nonmobile persons, the conidor access to bedrooms, common spaces, and
other resident use spaces must be at least five feet in clear width, except that a waiver may be requested in
accordance with Minnesota Rules, part 4b65.0600.
(d) The commissioner may license as a Class A supervised living facility a residential program for chemically
dependent individuals that allows clvldren to reside with the pazent receiving treatznent in the facility. The licensee
of the program sball be responsible for the health, safeTy, and welfare of the children residing in the facility. The
facility in which the program is ]ocated must be provided with a sprinkler system approved by the state fire mazshal.
The licensee sha11 also provide addihonal space and physical plant accommodanons appropriate for the number and
age of children residing in the facility. For purposes of license capacity, each child residmg in the faci]ity shal] be
considered to be a resident.
' Minn. Stat. § 144D.01, Subd. 4. Housing wrth services establishment or estabhshment:
{a} "Housing with services establishmenY' or "establishmenY' means (1) an establishment providing sleeping
accommodations to one or more adult residents, at least 80 percent of which are 55 years of age or older, and
offering or providmg, for a fee, one or more regulariy scheduled health-related services or two or more regularly
scheduled supportive services, whether offered or provided directly by the estabhstunent or by another entity
ananged for by the establishment; oi (2) an establishment that registers under section 144D.025.
(b) Housing with services establishment does not include: (1) a nursing home licensed under chapter 144A;
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establishment or supportive housing establislunent optionaily registered under Minn. Stat.
§ 144D.025,� or an establishment voluntarily registered under Minn. Stat. § 144.025 k
Therefore, in order to qualify for GHRA payments under Minn. Stat. § 256I.04, Subd.
29a)(1), it is my legal opinion that MFHM must be a rooming and boarding house
licensed by the state of Minnesota's Department of Health commissioner.
Minnesota Department of Heaith commissioner licensed rooming and boarding
establishments are regulated under Minn. Stat. Chap. 157. Reading that chapter, one will
not find a definition for a"rooming and boazding establishmenY' under that chapter.
Instead, Minn. Stat. § 157.15, Subd.4 provides the following definition for "boarding
establishment:"
`Boarding establishment means a food and beverage service establishment where food
or beverages, or both, aze furnished to five or more regular boazders, whether with or
without sleeping accommodations, for period of one week or more."
This definition describes a"common" rooming and board house. In preparing this analysis,
I was informed by the Departsnent of Safety and Inspections that the Minnesota Department
of Health has delegated its legal authority to inspect and license boarding establishments to
the City of Saint Paul. Consequently, MFHM cannot be a"community residential facility,
health department licensed" under Leg. Code § 65,155 because the state of Minnesota has
delegated its regulatory authority over rooming and boarding houses to the City.
Moreover, the City had adopted license ordinances which regulate for rooming and boarding
houses under Leg. Code § Chap. 321. In addition, the City has also adopted zoning
ordinance which regulate the location of rooming and boarding houses under Leg. Code
66.221. Under that section of the zoning code, rooming and boarding houses are first
permitted as a conditional use in the City's RM1 multi-family zoning district. Therefore, if
the Council were to determine that MFHM actually functions as a rooming and boarding
house, MFHM would be subject only to the City's license and zoning regulations and not
those of the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. Under the City's zoning
regulations, a rooming and boarding house is first permitted use in an RM1 multi-family
(2) a hosprtal, certified boarding care home, or supervised living facility licensed under secbons 144.50 to 144.56;
(3) a board and lodging establishment hcensed under chapter 157 and Minnesota Rules, parts 952�.0500 to
9520.0670, 9525.0215 to 9525.0355, 9525A500 to 9525.066Q or 9530.4100 to 9530.4450, or under chapter 245B;
(4) a board and lodging estabiishment which serves as a shelter for battered women or other similar puipose; (5) a
family adult foster caze home licensed by the Deparhnent of Human Services;
(6) private homes in which the residems are celated by kinship, law, or affinity with the pmviders of services; {7)
residential settings for persons with developmental disabilities in which the services aze licensed under Minnesota
Rules, parts 9525.2100 to 9525214Q or applicable successor mles or laws;
(8) a home-sharing arrangement such as when an elderly or disabled person or single-parent family makes lodging in
a private residence available to another person in exchange for services or rent, or both; (9) a duly organized
condominium, cooperative, common interest community, or owners' association of the foregoing where at least 80
percent of the units that comprise the condominium, cooperarive, or common interest community are occupied by
individuals who aze the owners, members, or shareholders of The units; or (10) services for persons w�th
developmental disabilities that aze provided under a hcense according to Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.2000 to
95252140 in effect until January 1, 1998, or under chapter 245B.
� Minn. Stat. § 144D.01, Subd. 5. Supportive services "Supportive services means help with personal laundry,
handling or assisting with personal funds of residents, or arranging for medical services, health-related services,
socia] services, or transportation to medical or social services appoinhnents. Aaanging for services does not include
making refenals, assisting a resident in contacting a service provider of the res�denPs choice, or contacting a service
pcovider m an emergency
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zoning district. Accordingly, MFHM's proposed use is not permitted at l ll 6 Pacific Street
because the site is located in a more restrictive R4 zoning district. MFHM would therefore
have to find another tocation in a zoning district that permits rooming and boarding houses.
This is not, however, the end of MFHM's zoning use inquiry. There is yet another type of state
of Minnesota health deparlment licensed boarding establishment which is defined under Minn.
Stat.§ 157.17, Subd. 1(a) as a rooming and boarding establishment with "supportive services."
Minn. Stai. § 157.17, Subd. 1(a) reads:
"Supportive services means the provision of supervision and minimal assistance with
independent living skills, such as social and recreational opportunities, assistance with
transportation, arrana ng meetings and appointments, and arranging for medial and
social services. Supportive services also incJude reminders to take medications that are
self-administered or providing storage far medications if requested."
Against this definition, an examination of MFHM's CUP application materials reveals that
MFHM intends to offer the following range of "direct and indirect supportive services:"
• Transitional Housing - Suitable housing that includes designated individual living space
with meals and all the essentials.
• Community Outreach - Networking with other outside organizations to better assist
clients in establishing self-sufficiency and to live independenfly.
• Chemicai Health Harm Reduction Intervention and Prevention - Informs clients of the
harmful risk physically, mentally and socially that is associated with using and abusing
mood altering chemicals.
• Client Education of Mental Illness - Inform clients how to avoid becoming stressed,
depressed and angry beyond what is expected for normal.
• Promote Friendly Interpersonal Relationships With Others - Influence positive social
change and attitudes, behaviors and the conditions of learning how to live independently
and self-sufficiently.
• Caxeer Awareness - Advise clients of their hidden potential such as values, skills and
potentialiy realistic career opportunities.
• Activities - As a common interest for all clienYs, activities will encourage interactions
with one another and collectively and agree on a common goal.
Based upon Minn. Stat. § 157.17, it is my legal opinion that MFHM, in order to lawfully operate
at 1116 Pacific Street, must be a state of Minnesota, Health Department commissioner licensed
"rooming and boarding house with supportive services."
In making this determination, the Council may examine whether the "direct and indirect
supportive services" described in MFHM's Ci3P application meet the type of supportive services
contemplated under Minn. Stat. § 157.17, Subd. 1. The Council may consider that MFHM has
stated as a matter of operational policy that individuals who reside at MFHM "can choose to
participate in discussions at their own free ill or decline to participate without being penalized."
This "no consequences" policy, makes it reasonably debatable whether MFHM would in fact be
licensed by the commissioner of health as a rooming and boarding facilaty with supportive
services under Minn. Stat. § 157.17, Subd1 because that section specifically calls for supervision
and minimal assistance with supportive services that provide independent living skills. The
express policy of MFHM to permit individuals to opt out of such services — with no
consequences - would seem to render the "provision" of such services moot especially in light of
the fact that GIZHA payments are limited to room and board costs. Minn. Stat. § 256L03, Subd.
2. The Council might reasonably conclude that the ability for individuals to opt out of MFHM's
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supportive services with no consequences implies that MFHM functions as nothing more than a
subsidized rooming and boarding house — a use that is not permitted in a R4 zoning district under
tkie City's zoning ordinance.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
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Peter W. Wazner
Assistant City Attorney
ca Council members: Carter, Thune, Harris, Stark, Helgen, Bostrom
Jerry Hendrickson, Acting City Attomey
Donna Drummond, Principal Planner, PED