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3.3 The cemetery property along with and the properties that surround it have a zoning designation ofR-1, Single Family Residence. A cemetery is a conditional use in an R-1 zone. 3.4 The applicant proposes to construct a 30 foot by 60 foot (1,800 square foot) crematory structure and make parking lot drive lane modifications including construction of a service drive to the crematory from the existing service area (east) and construction of six parking spaces and a walkway (north). The proposed location is identified on the attached site plan. 3.5 The proposed structure would be compatible with the existing cemetery buildings and constructed of similar building materials to the garage. 3.6 The building would be separated into three areas. Area one would consist of the vestibule, reception/viewing area, and office. Area two would consist of crematory burners and a cooler. Area three would consist of the receiving garage. 3.7 The crematory burner is a natural gas fuel, automatic operation unit with an emission control system that continuously monitors the clarity of the exhaust gases and automatically takes corrective action. From correspondence with the Minnesota Department of Health, the "All" unit is the most widely used manufacture~ crematory in the metro area. The crematory unit is approximately 8 feet tall, 5.5 feet ~de, and 14.5 feet long. 3.8 Comments from Forest Lawn Cemetery in Maplewood indicate that they have not received any complaints from neighboring residents regarding their crematory. 4.0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW 4.1 Section 1013.01.D of the Rosevi.l1e Zoning Ordinance lists the criteria reviewed when considering the issuance of a conditional use permit. The criteria are as follows: impact of parking; impact on parks, streets, and other public facilities; compatibility of site plan, internal traffic circulation, landscaping, and structures with contiguous properties; impact of the use on the market value of contiguous properties; impact on the general public health, safety, and welfare; compatibility with the City's Comprehensive Plan. 4.2 Staff has reviewed the development proposal with regard to the criteria in Section lO13.01.D of the Roseville Zoning Ordinance and concludes the following: A. The proposed crematory structure will not create significant additional traffic nor the need for additional public facilities. B. The proposed crematory will require screening of landscaping, fence, or a combination thereof. The proposal indicates screening from Larpenteur Avenue by an American white cedar hedge (partially existing) and additional spruce trees placed on the west side to screen the structure and parking from Victoria Street. PF3315 RCA (072301) - Page 2 of 5