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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes "Draft" September 21, 2004 Page 4 1 approval. She explained that once this is approved they can then submit the final plat and 2 reviewed the process with the Commission. 3 4 Commissioner Tillman asked for clarification on the specific reasons for this request. Mr. Stoick 5 stated that there are two reasons. He explained that the primary reason is that he would like to 6 preserve the green space located at the end of the cul-de-sac and secondly, if they decide to 7 expand they would have the opportunity to go out from the back. He stated that he believes he 8 would fall into the requirements of the City and would have more green space available. 9 10 8.2 Sunset Memorial Park, 2250 St. Anthony Boulevard,Rezoning and Text Amendment 11 Request to build new Funeral Home. 12 13 Matthew Duggan, Mekus Studios, stated that they were asked by Alderwoods Group to research 14 the possibilities of building a funeral home located at Sunset Memorial Park. He provided the 15 Commission with a brief history stating that based on conversations with City Staff it was 16 determined that the current zoning is R1 and does not allow cemeteries. He provided the 17 Commission with an overview of the zoning map stating that they are requesting a rezoning to 18 ROS stating that they want to correct the current zoning of the properties. He stated that they 19 would also request a text amendment to the ROS to allow funeral homes as a permitted use. He 20 explained that a funeral home is actually an extension of the services they currently provide and 21 reviewed the services with the Commission. He stated that what they are trying to do is ensure 22 that the funeral home is a permitted use within the proposed ROS. 23 24 Mr. Duggan provided the Commission with an overview of the proposed site plan with the 25 Commission. He noted that the current building is not acceptable or energy efficient adding that 26 it does not work sizewize for some of the expanding functions that are being proposed. He stated 27 that they are combining the offices in addition to funeral facilities. He stated that the parking for 28 the cemetery administration and visitors area would be at the entrance of the cemetery and 29 reviewed with the Commission. He stated that they would create 50 permanent parking spots 30 and would also provide an overflow parking area that would allow an additional 50 vehicles. He 31 stated that the area is quite developed noting that the most logical area for parking would be 32 along the main boulevard and reviewed the access points with the Commission. 33 34 Mr. Duggan provided the Commission with an overview of the floor plan layout and exterior of 35 the proposed building. He stated that they are considering a cast limestone product for the 36 exterior of the building and would tie in with the existing buildings. Mr. Duggan reviewed the 37 implementation schedule with the Commission. 38 39 Commissioner Jensen acknowledged that R1 zoning does sound unusual and asked what the 40 process is that they would go through to rezone from an R1 to ROS. Chair Stromgren explained 41 that the schedule is included in the packet and outlined by Staff. Ms. Hall explained that they 42 have submitted the forms and reviewed the process with the Commission. She stated that a 43 public hearing would be held next month and then to Council for review and approval. 44 45 Commissioner Young stated that she has questions regarding the terminology of building types