City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 01 08

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City Council Meeting Minutes December 18, 2018 Page 7 of 14 Lee Fowler, 700 Pine Needle Lane, stated this issue has sparked conversation for him. He stated everyone's own histories will affect how they think of this issue. He asked if there is a more positive or more negative impact from the columbarium. Dave Chapmen, 700 Pine Needle Lane, asked if anyone on Council belongs to the church. He lives one block from the church. He would like the church to look at other locations, he is concerned it is a business that could be expanded. He asked Council to deny the application. Sandra Davidson, 897 Cleveland Court, thought her residence was within 500 feet of the church and she did not receive a letter and did not know it was happening. She would not have purchased the property if they knew a cemetery would be there. It will remind her of death. Thinks more than 10% of the neighbors oppose this. She read an article from realtors association that if all other things being equal if near a cemetery lose 12.5% of value. The church should look at other locations and not infringe on her right to peace of mind. Dan Fox, 566 Spruce Circle, agreed he did not get notice of the plan and thinks it is within 500 feet. He talked to neighbors about this and has deep concerns property values will go down and traffic will increase, He wants want to know what the benefit is to the neighborhood, not to church members who don't live in the area. He opposed the plan Gail Hartman, 724 Ponderosa Court, never received notification of the first church meeting but was notified of the second meeting. She urged denial of the application as she felt City staff misinterpreted two criteria; use will be contrary to the general welfare and prosperity of the immediate neighborhood and use will not lend to economic stability to the surrounding area. A cemetery application is not compatible with the neighborhood and contrary to economic value. Realtors will say cemeteries nearby will lower the value of a home. She noted this is a money making venture for the church, and benefits the church not the neighborhood or city. If approved she said the church would come back and ask for many more cremains to be allowed. The Planning Commission members who voted no found it not a compatible use with the neighborhood, others noted items having nothing to do with land use. Gina Fox, 566 Spruce Circle, stated she lives adjacent to the church and never received notice. She feels this is a disturbing use. She felt Council should not be having this hearing so close to Christmas. Many cultures are uncomfortable buying a house close to a cemetery. There will be increased traffic and people. She was very upset about not receiving notice. Lu Yu, 720 Pine Needle Lane, counted about 105 households in the neighborhood and there are signatures of more than 50 asking for denial. It is not a few neighbors who are concerned about this. Neighbors do not support this. He didn't think it not being visible 20