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Variance approved to let St. Agnes Church split parcel to protect historic cemetery
Summary
Commissioners approved a variance allowing St. Agnes Church to subdivide a roughly five‑acre property so the on‑site cemetery can be separately platted and protected; the decision was justified on the record by a state exception for cemeteries and passed on a 6–0 roll‑call vote.
Acting as the meeting chair, a commissioner moved and the planning body approved a variance requested by St. Agnes Church that will allow the church to split a roughly five‑acre property so the cemetery on the site can be separately platted and preserved.
The proposal, introduced by staff, cited Article 18 §1807 and Article 19 §1907 of the zoning code and described the parcel by metes and bounds. Bill, the staff presenter, said the division responds to a vacated historical section line and the parcel geometry: splitting the tract would result in two parcels of about 2.5 acres each and allow the church to retain and…
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