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Board approves conditional-use permit for funeral home in Chamisa Industrial Park
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional-use permit allowing a funeral home to occupy a 2,500-square-foot suite at 72 Chamisa Road; staff and the applicant said the site will be used for viewings only and must meet fire, sprinkler and occupancy requirements before a business license is issued.
The Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a conditional-use permit Wednesday allowing Celebration Life Funeral Home to locate a funeral-home business in a 2,500-square-foot suite at 72 Chamisa Road in the Chamisa Industrial Park.
Planner Applewhite presented the application and staff’s recommended conditions, which include obtaining and maintaining an active business license, complying with all state codes and state licensing requirements, limiting total occupants to the fire marshal’s occupancy load, providing a sprinkler inspection and an approved fire inspection before the release of a business license, and securing any required construction permits.
Robert Ross, chief of staff for Celebration Life Funeral Home, said the company currently operates in Grady County and planned to offer viewing/visitation services at the Chamisa site; the company intends to hold actual funeral services at churches or other locations.
Applewhite said the warehouse complex provides shared parking and that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding industrial and commercial businesses. Commissioners asked about expected square footage and occupancy; the applicant confirmed the suite is about 2,500 square feet and that visitations would typically be held after business hours.
The board voted 5-0 to approve the conditional-use permit with the recommended conditions.
Ending: The applicant must satisfy the listed conditions and obtain required permits and inspections before opening for viewings; the board’s approval does not change zoning of the property.
