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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes <br /> December 21, 2004 <br /> Page 14 <br /> 1 Commissioner Jensen asked about the directional sign issue along Highway 88. Chair Stromgren <br /> 2 stated that they had a similar theme where they would utilize the existing blocks to form the base <br /> 3 for a new sign. He stated that the sign was smaller and was moved to the corner of the parkway. <br /> 4 <br /> 5 Commissioner Jensen asked if it is still against the ROS zoning. Chair Stromgren stated that <br /> 6 they would want to align with the ROS zoning noting that it is non-conforming usage. Ms. <br /> 7 Moore-Sykes stated that this would not be as big of an issue as it was originally thought and <br /> 8 reviewed. She explained that the biggest issue was the administrative building noting that Sunset <br /> 9 Memorial clearly wants to rebuild. She stated that they did provide some scenarios that try to <br /> 10 utilize the building and reviewed with the Commission. She stated that Staff has also been in <br /> 11 touch with an architectural preservationist to review the historical significance of the building. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Chair Stromgren stated that the next step is to provide feedback and explain all of the concerns. <br /> 14 He noted that they couldn't tell them what to do adding that they did provide Sunset Memorial <br /> 15 with a clear direction and reviewed with the Commission. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that Sunset Memorial plans on holding an Open House on January 11, <br /> 18 2005; from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to gain community feedback that would assist them in making <br /> 19 a determination. She stated that she has emailed their attorney requesting further information <br /> 20 regarding the Open House adding that there is a potential for a full quorum representing the <br /> 21 Planning Commission and City Council on this issue. She stated that the City could also notify <br /> 22 those citizens living in the vicinity of the Open House. <br /> 23 <br /> 24 Commissioner Young stated that they discussed the design for the center island and parking areas <br /> 25 and reviewed with the Commission. She explained that they have moved the center access and <br /> 26 parking to the outside and have also contacted an arborist to evaluate the trees on the site. She <br /> 27 stated that they have made some strides towards not breaking apart the value of the mausoleum <br /> 28 and bell tower to the administration building and reviewed with the Commission <br /> 29 <br /> 30 Chair Stromgren stated that Sunset still wants, very much, to be able to build a new funeral home <br /> 31 in the current location. He stated that they did show that it was possible to use the current <br /> 32 footprint of the existing building and reviewed with the Commission. He stated that Sunset <br /> 33 Memorial has asked that the Planning Commission review and make a recommendation to <br /> 34 Council. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 Commissioner Jensen referenced the costs noting that this is his biggest concern. He suggested <br /> 37 moving forward with a recommendation to City Council. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 Commissioner Young noted that one item lacking from the Sunset Memorial is the discussion on <br /> 40 the historical significance of the building. She stated that it would be good to have outside <br /> 41 exploration on the issue to provide information regarding the historical significance of the <br /> 42 building. <br /> 43 <br />