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RESOLUTION NO. 1031-15
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT
TO TITLE 1100, CHAPTER 1106 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING CODE
TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR MATERIALS ON COLUMBARIA AT
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS;
SPECIAL PLANNING CASE 193-15
WHEREAS, City staff has recommended that amendments be made to the
zoning code relating to materials on the exterior of columbaria; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission agrees with the City Staff
recommendation to allow brick and bronze on columbaria on the properties of religious
institutions; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has amended Chapter 1106.03 of the Mounds View City
Code by deleting the r}r��rr�nzrnr language and adding the underlined text as follows:
1106.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in an R-1
District:
Subd. 8. Columbarium as an accessory use to a religious institution; subject to the
following conditions:
(a) The religious institution must own the property on which the columbarium is
placed.
(b) The exterior of the columbaria must be �-I+� stone, brick, bronze, stainless
steel or aluminum.
(c) The combined square footage of all accessory buildings, including
columbaria, shall not exceed 1,800 square feet.
(d) Columbaria shall only be placed in a side yard or rear yard area.
(e) Columbaria shall have a minimum side yard and rear yard setback of five (5')
feet.
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(fl Columbaria height shall not exceed eighteen (18') feet or that of the principal
structure, whichever is less.
(g) If the religious institution ceases operation, all urns and remains must be
removed from the property within three (3) months.
WHEREAS, amending the City Code to allow additional materials on the exterior
of columbaria at religious institutions would better serve the public; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission concurs that an amendment
to the City Code is warranted and justified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission recommends approval of amendments to Chapter 1106.03 of the Mounds
View City Code as defined herein.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs
staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 17t" day of June, 2015.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
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James Ericson, City Administrator