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September 27, 2016 Page 5 of 7 permitted uses in the R-1, Single Family Residential zoning district.  Variance – required in order to allow the stone cabinets to be located nearer than 30’ from the property line abutting R – 1 zoned property. The proposed plans depict the stone cabinets 15.5’ from the eastern, north-south property line where Zoning Code Section 4-030 (1) requires 30’. Assistant Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach reported the proposed improvements are located at the southeast corner of the cemetery, which is located at the northwest corner of 7th ST NW and 11th AVE NW. Two of the proposed stone cabinets measure 2.5’ x 7.5’ and the third cabinet measures 2.5’ x 10’. The narrative explains the cabinets would be 3-5 rows in height, with the attached Project Images depicting four row cabinets. Two benches are proposed between the stone cabinets and the easterly, north-south property line. Additionally, three bituminous parking stalls are proposed, 6’ wide concrete walkways with accent granite pavers, planters, landscaping, a small internal directional/identification sign, and an area to accommodate a future sculpture. Assistant Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach indicated the Planning Commission reviewed the request against the special use and variance criteria. The Commission found all criteria was met based on the findings outlined in the Resolution, subject to five conditions. Councilmember Jacobsen stated St. John’s has been long standing fixture in the community. He commended the members of St. John’s for working to enhance the image of the cemetery. Councilmember Strub asked if a cap would be set on the cabinet height. Assistant Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach explained this had not been addressed by the Planning Commission. She understood the applicant was requesting three to five rows per cabinet. Anything beyond this would have to be reviewed by the City Council. Councilmember Bauman questioned if the height of the future cabinets was known. Assistant Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach reviewed the heights of the cabinets as proposed by St. John’s. Councilmember Bauman approved of the landscaping plan and believed the columbaria portion of the cemetery would appear peaceful. She questioned how many people would be visiting this area. Gerald Blansky, 2933 Wooddale Drive in Mounds View, explained he has been a member at St. John’s since 1932. He was uncertain how many people would be visiting the columbaria. Councilmember Burg asked what the capacity would be for the columbaria. Mr. Blansky understood approximately 300 urns would be able to be stored within the proposed columbaria. Mayor Johnson believed St. John’s had created a respectful and beautiful plan. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consideration of a Resolution approving a Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Permit for 575 Old Highway 8 NW. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt a Resolution approving a Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Permit for 575 Old Highway 8 NW subject to three conditions. City Manager Lotter indicated Assistant Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Community Assets and Development/Planning Director Gundlach explained the applicant is requesting the following land use approvals in support of construction of a 1,400 SF addition, 2. Consideration of a Resolution approving a Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Permit for 575 Old Highway 8 NW.