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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, August 01, 2007 Page 8 Commissioner Gottfried concurred with the concerns expressed by Commissioner Wozniak; however, opined that in general, similar issues were addressed by the Building Code approvals prior to Certificates of Occupancy being issued. Mr. Paschke advised that the applicant was not available for tonight’s meeting. Vice Chair Doherty closed the Public Hearing with no one appearing for or against. MOTION Member Wozniak moved, seconded by Member Gottfried to RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the request for an INTERIM USE PERMIT; for Mark Theobald, allowing 2581 Fairview Avenue to be utilized as a softball and baseball training and instructional facility; based on the comments and findings of Section 5, and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated August 1, 2007; amended to add Condition C, directing staff to review whether ADA and Clean Air Act requirements were met prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued and site compatibility with such requirements. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Vice Chair Doherty advised that anticipated City Council action on Planning File 07-042 was scheduled for August 27, 2007. Mr. Paschke advised that staff would provide a follow-up in their staff report to the City Council regarding ADA and Clean Air Act requirements as addressed during tonight’s Planning Commission discussion. c. PLANNING FILE 07-047 Request by Roselawn Cemetery, 803 Larpenteur Avenue, for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) to allow the construction of a mausoleum facility. Vice Chair Doherty opened the Public Hearing for Planning File 07-047. City Planner Thomas Paschke reviewed the request of the applicant, Roselawn Cemetery, to allow construction of a 40-foot by 40-foot (approximately) mausoleum on the premises, which will include ninety-six (96) crypts and one hundred-eight (180) niches. Mr. Paschke advised that originally, Roselawn Cemetery made application to the Permit Division to construct the mausoleum; and that a component of any permit is a review by the Planning Division for land use and zoning compliance. Mr. Paschke noted that, at that point, he concluded that a CUP was required before the City could issue the construction permit. Mr. Paschke noted that, upon further discussion with the project contractor, it was determined that submission of a “Master Plan” for the cemetery be incorporated into the CUP process, allowing for future permits to be issued without the need for additional Public Hearing and City Council approvals. Mr. Pashke noted that the proposed construction of a mausoleum would have little or no impact on the surrounding community, as the construction was proposed on the interior of the site, with future road extensions and an additional monument/feature near the northerly access. Mr. Paschke clarified that no crematorium was indicated in the Roselawn Cemetery Master Plan. Mr. Paschke defined that construction of the mausoleum, on the interior of the site, would be approximately 850 feet from the nearest resident (Saint Paul), would not create a visual impact, and would not contribute to or increase the ambient noise in the area. Mr. Paschke further noted that the mausoleum location was 780 feet north of main entry (Larpenteur Avenue), 1060 feet from the west property line (Victoria Street) and 1,000 feet from the east property line; and that the proposed location was adjacent to an existing circular drive and monument.