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<br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />He commented on the benefits of these units having instant handicap accessibility, which is a concern for multi- <br />level homes. <br /> <br />Commissioner Danger inquired how long most temporary units were placed on a property. Mr. Louiselle stated <br />80% of the units are used for six months or less. <br /> <br />Commissioner Danger questioned how the City was supposed to regulate the removal of the units after six <br />months or a year. He did not want the City to be responsible for kicking a grandparent off a property. Mr. <br />Louiselle explained if the units were allowed, the removal could be regulated by the City having a positive <br />relationship with the unit provider. He understood that enforcement was a big concern for other municipalities. <br /> <br />Mr. Lammi stated that another option would be to review the permit after six months in order to address the <br />removal at that time. <br /> <br />Commissioner McPherson saw the units as a wonderful opportunity in theory. However, he believed that the <br />temporary family health care dwelling units would be difficult for City staff to manage. <br /> <br />Commissioner Miwa did not want to have City staff getting involved in managing health risks or mental health <br />situations. Mr. Louiselle believed this would not be difficult to work out. He encouraged the Planning <br />Commission to consider setting an example of how to make these units work in New Brighton. <br /> <br />Commissioner Danger requested further information on Next Door Housing. Mr. Lammi provided the <br />Commission with background information on Next Door Housing noting this company was quite new. He <br />explained a qualified need would be required to get a prescription for the temporary unit. Mr. Louiselle <br />discussed his family history noting his family had a bad experience with a nursing home, which led him and <br />Jesse to develop the ideas for a temporary health care dwelling. The grant and legislative bill process followed <br />by Next Door Housing was further described. <br /> <br />Commissioner McPherson saw the value in the units and recommended the permitting process be centered <br />around a doctor’s note and that the responsibility for the unit pickup be the responsibility of the vendor. <br /> <br />Commissioner Danger agreed this was a good idea, however, he did not want the City to have to get involved <br />with kicking an elderly individual out of a temporary unit. He asked if cooking could take place in the units. <br />Mr. Louiselle reported some units would have a microwave and hot plate. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the amenities provided within the temporary health care dwellings. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deick questioned if rear yards had to be fairly flat in order to hold a temporary health care <br />dwelling. Mr. Louiselle stated this was the case. <br /> <br />Commissioner Danger inquired if Next Door Housing was aware of the liability they would have with each unit <br />being placed on private property. Mr. Louiselle discussed the warranty and general liability insurance that came <br />with each unit. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jacobsen asked how sewer would be managed by the temporary units. Mr. Lammi explained <br />the units would have a 300-gallon holding tank. <br />