Planning Commission - May 20 2025
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.
We don't have any other option to comply with ADA other than to have that second access.
I'm completely opposed to having a parking variant down there. There has to be another option.
People (5)
Brian McCannCity PlannerPresented the staff report and variance request details for St. Victoria Catholic Church.
Presented the staff report and variance request details for St. Victoria Catholic Church.
Chuck BeerAttorneyRepresenting St. Victoria Catholic Church regarding the cemetery expansion and variance applications.
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Representing St. Victoria Catholic Church regarding the cemetery expansion and variance applications.
“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.ResidentVictoria Circle resident opposed to the variance due to traffic and safety concerns.
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Victoria Circle resident opposed to the variance due to traffic and safety concerns.
“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 PeasantResidentVictoria Circle resident concerned about parking and potential for future expansion.
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Victoria Circle resident concerned about parking and potential for future expansion.
“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 AdministratorPresent to answer questions regarding parish cemetery operations.
Present to answer questions regarding parish cemetery operations.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Planning Commission Meeting: Not specified date
- Previous Meeting: April 15, 2025
- Publication Date: May 8, 2025 in Wakonia Patriot