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Ms. Kim Moore-Sykes <br /> Saint Anthony Village <br /> 3301 Silver Lake Road <br /> Saint Anthony,MN 55418-1699 <br /> Dear Ms. Sykes: <br /> The purpose of this letter is to apply for a variance to construct a sidewalk around an existing <br /> mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Park in the city of Saint Anthony. <br /> At the time of the planning of this development it was my belief that the general contractor had <br /> secured approval to construct this building with the intent that a sidewalk would be constructed <br /> around the entire building. It was just recently brought to my attention that we have two <br /> locations that this was not'approved during the original approval process. This is crucial to the <br /> families that we serve and the loved ones they come to visit during the time of grieving. <br /> Our industry is primarily based around the grieving process of the family members, at the time <br /> that they lose a loved one. It's our duty to make this grieving process as comfortable as possible <br /> for burial, which includes above ground burial (mausoleum burial). Memorialization is one of the <br /> single most important parts of the immediate grieving process. There is generally an ongoing <br /> visitation,which can be an extension of the grieving process. <br /> At Sunset Memorial Park,the current situation would not allow for the families to visit a family <br /> member that has passed, in the comfortable manner in which other family members will be able, <br /> due to the lack of a sidewalk. It is this sidewalk that will allow the family member to stand on a <br /> solid surface, which can be shoveled free of snow in the winter and keep them from standing in <br /> mud in the spring and fall seasons. Visiting loved ones that have passed, is a very important part <br /> of letting a loved one go, and doing this without further complications to their visitation is the <br /> goal of all cemeteries that are concerned for their families. Although the cemetery industry is a <br /> business'like most other businesses, it does stand alone in the fact that we are responsible for the <br /> family members, left to us by their loved ones. <br /> On behalf of Sunset Memorial Park,we look forward to your response regarding the dilemma that <br /> we face. Should you have any questions regarding this or any other concerns you may have, <br /> please feel free to contact me directly. I will await your response, until then I remain; <br /> I <br /> Area Manager <br />