Title
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request for a Specific Use Permit for a Crematorium on Approximately 1.478 Acres Known as Lot 4R1, Block C, Hillcrest Business Park, Located at 1556 Heritage Pkwy.; Christie Moore of Mansfield Funeral Home & Cremations (SUP#20-014)
Requested Action
To consider the subject specific use permit request.
Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 21, 2020, and voted 6-0 to recommend approval with the condition that 1) lighting be added to the site plan and; 2) the report regarding impact mitigation be provided to City Council. There was also discussion about environmental requirements and whether the solar panels over the rear walkways would be relocated, which the applicant stated they would. The applicant has provided revised plans, which show lighting to be added to the parking lot extension, as well as removed shrubs that conflicted with the location of the sidewalk on the north side of the crematorium, as well as the building entrance. The report regarding impact mitigation has also been provided.
Description/History
The subject property consists of 1.478 acres improved with a 4,469 sq. ft. funeral home building, 25-space parking lot, and outdoor covered walkway and meditation garden, located at 1556 Heritage Pkwy. The applicant is requesting a Specific Use Permit for a crematorium and plans to build a 1,500 sq. ft. building to accommodate the crematorium, as well as a 15-space expansion of the parking lot and a reconfiguration of the walkway and garden.
Site Plan
The existing 4,469 sq. ft. single-story funeral home building will remain as-is. To the south of the funeral home building, a 1,500 sq. ft. single-story crematory building will be constructed. The crematorium will be supported by a 15-space expansion of the parking lot on the west side of the building. The parking lot will include a total of 40 spaces when expanded, which will exceed the requirements b...
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