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Planning commission forwards Kaiser Corson crematorium addition to Board of Adjustment after contentious public hearing
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing with residents voicing health, odor and property‑value concerns and the applicant and manufacturer presenting technical compliance data, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a special provisional use request for a crematory addition at 218 Second Street SE to the Board of Adjustment.
The City of Waverly Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a special provisional use request for a building addition and crematory at 218 Second Street Southeast (Kaiser Corson Funeral Home) to the Board of Adjustment after a lengthy public hearing that drew residents, the applicant's attorney and a crematory manufacturer.
Kaiser Corson representatives, including attorney Natalie Riese and co‑owner/funeral director Ryan Tucker, said the installation would allow the funeral home to perform cremations on site, improve continuity of care for families and reduce costs associated with transporting remains to off‑site facilities. Riese cited Section 100.10.02 of the Waverly City Code (purpose of zoning ordinances) in arguing the application promotes convenience and general welfare if the…
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