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Neighbors press commission to deny crematorium use; commission tables decision for more emissions data
Summary
Residents opposed to a proposed crematorium addition at 218 Second Street SE told the planning commission they were concerned about emissions, odors and property values. The commission voted to table a recommendation to the Board of Adjustment until Oct. 2 to allow the applicant to provide additional emissions information.
Residents who live adjacent to 218 Second Street Southeast urged the Waverly Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 4 to deny a special provisional use request to allow a crematorium addition to an existing funeral home. After extended public comment and discussion, the commission voted to table its recommendation to the Board of Adjustment until Oct. 2 to allow staff and the public time to review additional emissions testing and product data.
Emily Donski, who identified herself as living at 112 Second Avenue Southeast and "directly across the street from the proposed crematorium project," said she had "major concerns regarding the construction of the crematorium" and asked the commission to deny the special provisional use.…
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