TOWN OF CARY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REPORT
Wake Memorial Cemetery
Sketch Plan Approval
03-SP-058
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APPLICANT |
OWNER |
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Jerry Turner & Associates, Inc. |
Wake Memorial Park, LLC |
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Location: Map: |
North of Green Hope School Road and north of the intersection of Green Hope School Road and Sears Farm Road. |
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Planning & Zoning Board Recommendation: |
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the plan. |
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Staff Recommendation: |
Staff recommends approval of the plan. |
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PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS |
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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD: |
July 21, 2003 |
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TOWN COUNCIL: |
August 14, 2003 |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
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The plans propose a traditional cemetery that would also contain a
mausoleum, two columbariums, two gazebos, and an area centrally located
reserved for a sculpture. The cemetery would contain approximately 20,105
burial plots. The plans include roadway improvements, sidewalk
installation along Green Hope School Road, and an extension of the
sidewalk into the cemetery from Green Hope School Road. The cemetery would
contain 30 acres of a larger tract containing 48.42 acres, with the
western portion of the property remaining undeveloped and reserved for
future undesignated development. The property is zoned Residential -40
(R-40), which allows a cemetery as a major special use approved by the
Town Council. The property is currently outside Cary's town limits. An
annexation petition was submitted and is being processed concurrent with
the development plan.
The plan submitted is a Sketch Plan, and as such, does not include sufficient technical data to support construction activity. Once the Sketch Plan is approved, the applicant must submit detailed construction drawings for approval by the staff. The applicant has the option of initially submitting a Sketch Plan or a Full Plan for review and approval. Once a Full Plan is approved, no additional approvals would be required prior to construction activity.
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PARCEL INFORMATION |
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Parcel # |
Realid # |
Area |
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0734.02-58-3431 |
0023888 |
28.61acres |
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ZONING AND LAND USE PLAN COMPLIANCE |
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Current Zoning: R-40Overlay District: N/A Town Limits: The property is currently outside Cary's town limits. Land Use Compliance: The Land Use Plan allows low density residential development, which would also allow the cemetery as a major special use. The plans comply with all sketch plan related zoning requirements. |
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LANDSCAPE |
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The plans include a continuous evergreen hedge utilizing traditional street trees and ornamental trees along Green Hope School Road and foundation plantings around all permanent structures, with accent plantings throughout the cemetery. Existing forest area would also be saved at certain locations throughout the development. |
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ROADWAY DESIGN |
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Widening of Green Hope School Road is required as part of site development. Design plans for the widening will be required as part of construction drawing submittal. The Town’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan designates Green Hope School Road to have an ultimate 33’ back-to-back cross section within a 55’ right-of-way. |
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Staff Contact: Tammy Spivey, 462-3933, Email: tspivey@ci.cary.nc.us |
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UTILITIES |
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Water and sewer service is required. |
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Staff Contact: Shuyan Tian, 469-4381, Email: stian@ci.cary.nc.us |
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STORM WATER |
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The project meets all stormwater requirements of the Town of Cary. |
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Staff Contact: Tom Horstman, 469-4347, Email: thorstma@ci.cary.nc.us |
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PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION AND CONCERNS |
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Adjoining property owners were notified during staff's initial review of this plan. Staff has received no inquiries regarding this plan. |
