2008-0204
INTRODUCED BY: V.J. ST. PIERRE, JR., PARISH PRESIDENT
(DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING)
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
Title
A resolution providing mandatory supporting authorization to Westlawn Cemeteries, LLC for a special permit use to modify PZSPU-86-02 for continued development of the cemetery with reduced side yard setbacks at 11316 River Road, St. Rose, La. Zoning District OL.
Body
WHEREAS, Alfortish Marble Company purchased this site in 1977 and developed it as a cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, the Parish Code at the time made no provisions or conditions for the installation of a cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, the site was sold to Westlawn Cemeteries LLC, the owner appeared before the St. Charles Parish Planning Commission to receive a Special Permit so that the site could then continue to be developed in accordance with the O-L code requirements; and,
WHEREAS, Westlawn Cemeteries LLC obtained a Special Permit under file number PZSPU-86-02; and,
WHEREAS, Westlawn Cemeteries LLC wishes to expand the existing mausoleum located in the west-central portion of the site as indicated on a site plan dated 7-16-2007;and,
WHEREAS, the current mausoleum structure sits roughly 36-inches from the western property line, and the applicant intends to expand that structure to the north and south along the same western building line; and,
WHEREAS, due to the location of existing gravesites and other facilities the property is constrained such that it is not practical to shift the proposed expansion to another location on the site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL, does hereby provide this mandatory supporting resolution authorization to Westlawn Cemeteries, LLC for a special permit use to modify PZSPU-86-02 for continued development of the cemetery as shown on the submitted site plan dated 7-16-2007 with reduced side yard setbacks at 11316 River Road, St. Rose, La. Zoning District OL.
Vote
The foregoing resolution having bee...
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