2009-37 GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2801 NORTH MONROE STREET

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Minutes of May 7,2009 Cal. No. 09-23 Petition of DAVID GOEBEL for a Conditional Use Permit at 2801 NORTH MONROE STREET to allow a crematory as an accessory use in an accessory structure in the B-2 Commercial District. Mrs. Joselyn Stewart was sworn in by Mrs. Janet Poland. Mrs. Stewart presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is approximately 5.61 acres and is developed as Moran and Goebel Funeral Home. The subject petition requests a conditional use permit to allow the use of a crematory in an accessory structure. A crematory located in the B-2 District requires a Conditional Use Permit as an accessory use in an accessory structure. The petitioner plans to have a crematory in the detached garage which is located behind the main structure of the funeral home. No exterior structural changes will be made and the crematory will comply with all state regulations. Section XXII.A.3. lists three standards which must be met in order to grant a conditional use permit. The first standard requires the applicant to show that the use is "necessary for the public convenience at the location." The proposed use is generally compatible with the neighborhood and provides a service which can be utilized by area residents. The proposed use also meets the second standard. The facility is located and designed to be operated in a manner that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected. This use also meets the third standard. The facility will not cause substantial injury to the value of other properties in the neighborhood. The funeral home has been located at this particular site for a number of years and it does not appear to have had an adverse effect on the neighborhood. The structure will be required to meet all applicable State codes and regulations. Based on the analysis, staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit as submitted. Section XXII.A.2. requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request, and then forward its report and recommendation to the City Council for final approval. A motion to forward Calendar Number 09-23 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval is suggested. Mr. John Mickler asked if the Fire Department has looked at this plan. Ms. Suzy Stickle stated the Fire Department has looked at the layout but she was not sure if they have looked at the building. Mr. Mickler thought there would be some type of requirement for a special building. Mrs. Stewart said the petitioner might be able to answer the question. Mr. Mickler asked if there have been any comments from citizens. Mrs. Stewart stated she had not received any comments on the matter. Mr. David Goebel,petitioner, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland.