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Planning Commission - May 20 2025

Victoria City CouncilWednesday, May 21, 2025
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Adoption of meeting agenda

Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025 meeting

Public hearing for St. Victoria Catholic Church variance requests

Request for variance: Reduction of front setback from 30ft to 5ft

Request for variance: Additional site access from Victoria Circle

Proposal for cemetery expansion and columbarium installation

Lot consolidation for church properties

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Adopt final agenda

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Approve minutes from April 15, 2025

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Close public hearing

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Notable Quotes (3)

The two variances are requested for a reduction in the front setback from 30 ft to 5 ft for some additional burial plots.

— Brian McCann
Variance detailsDescribing the specific variance requests during the presentation.

We don't have any other option to comply with ADA other than to have that second access.

— Chuck Beer
ADA complianceJustifying the need for a second driveway to meet accessibility standards.

I'm completely opposed to having a parking variant down there. There has to be another option.

— Jane H.
Parking concernsExpressing disapproval of the proposed parking area.

People (5)

Brian McCannCity Planner

Presented the staff report and variance request details for St. Victoria Catholic Church.

Chuck BeerAttorney

Representing St. Victoria Catholic Church regarding the cemetery expansion and variance applications.

1 quote

“Due to the nature of their property as explained where they can place the cemetery expansion is extremely limited.”

Explaining the physical constraints of the church grounds.

Jane H.Resident

Victoria Circle resident opposed to the variance due to traffic and safety concerns.

1 quote

“I don't think it's realistic to say that you're not going to impact that community, that circle, by putting traffic down there.”

Opposing the addition of a parking lot entrance on the residential circle.

Pam PeasantResident

Victoria Circle resident concerned about parking and potential for future expansion.

1 quote

“If it's for handicap, why do you need 17 of them? If it's for handicap, how many handicap cars, you know, really would need to be parking down there?”

Questioning the scope and necessity of the proposed parking lot.

Ray OrmanParish Administrator

Present to answer questions regarding parish cemetery operations.

Places Mentioned

Victoria CircleVictoria DriveCounty Road 11Church LakeLions Park1812 Victoria Circle

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Planning Commission Meeting: Not specified date
  • Previous Meeting: April 15, 2025
  • Publication Date: May 8, 2025 in Wakonia Patriot
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