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M Bac�ound. The representatives from Alderwoods Group initially came before the Planning Commission on September 21, 2004 for a concept review to present their proposed design for the reconstruction. of the Administration Building at Sunset Memorial Park. Because the Park is a legal non -conforming use in the R- 1 Zoning District, Alderwoods Group requested that they be rezoned to Recreational/ Open Space and to approve a text amendment to the Recreational/ Open Space to allow funeral homes as a permitted conditional use. At tlae October 19, 2004 Planning Commission, the Alderwoods Group's request for rezoning was on [he agenda as a public hearing. During the course of the public hearing, it was agreed to and voted on to rccorrunend to the City Council to continue the matter for 60 days. At their Council meeting on October 26, 2004, the City Council dial not grant the 60 -day continuance and voted to deny Alderwoods Group's rezoning petition based on the fact that they felt there was not enough information to ;make a responsible decision. The Council advised that a subcommittee of the Plamhing Commission and staff be established to continue working with the Alderwoods Group on their project. Alderwoods Group met with the Planning Commission subcommittee in December 2004. After many months of working with City staff, Alderwoods Group was before the Planning Corturrissionat their April 19, 2005 meeting for a concept review of their proposed text amendment to die R-1 Zorvng District to allow cemeteries, etc. as a permitted use and to allow funeral homes as a permitted conditional use. The City Attorney has reviewed the proposed text amendment and has worked with staff in its review. I -Manning\Staff Reports\2005AAlderwoods Amendment to Ord Staff Reportdoc