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Neighbors urge city enforcement after group home opens on Indian Hills Drive
Summary
Residents told the Richfield City Council that a group home operated by RISE Services opened on North Indian Hills Drive without local notice or a business license. Neighbors asked the council to require local permits, designate a neighborhood contact and ensure state licensing and inspections are in place.
Several neighbors asked the Richfield City Council on a residential safety and process issue after what they said was a group home moved into 888 North Indian Hills Drive.
Sarah Conder, a nearby resident, told the council the house was “introduced without notice, without city approval, and without any opportunity for the neighbors to ask questions.” She said neighbors are unsure how to report problems and described a complex ownership structure she said ties the property to multiple LLCs and an Arizona private-equity firm.
Conder said residents support inclusive housing but want clarity and enforcement of local rules: “I respectfully ask the council to, number 1, ensure this facility complies with all city ordinances and appropriate zoning laws… Number 2, ensure that they remain compliant maintain compliance with the DHHS licensing,…
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