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Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-33 February 13, 2006 Page 2 Since that time the project architect, Mr. Barry Boudreaux of J. Stuart Todd Architects, has worked to revise the plans to address the Commissions' concerns. A floor plan for the mausoleum has been provided that clarifies the location of the windows and shows that no spandrel glass is proposed on any elevation. The stucco finish that appears on certain portions of the community mausoleum has been changed from a sand finish to a smooth plaster finish. The stone veneer has been changed from cultured stone, to a real stone that will match that currently found on the Waverley Church. Window niche details are clarified as being surfaced with granite. The surface finishes of the Orange Blossom Pavilion building have been changed to match the community mausoleum building. Elevations for all sides of the community mausoleum have been provided. The semi -pri vate mausoleums have been revised to eliminate the terra cotta tile and replace it with granite. The Planning Commission also discussed the need to provide for safe pedestrian crossings between the existing south garden and the new north garden. Given that the crossing location occurs mid-block less than 500 feet from a signalized intersection at Cambridge and Fairhaven, staff in Public Works and Planning worked together to explore options that would achieve a safe pedestrian crossing situation, but would not create a conflict for drivers with the existing signal. Staff has identified two options that could be used to achieve this goal. Option 1 Crosswalk Require A Traffic Signal And Fully-Improved pedestrian The crossing between the south and the north garden constitutes a mid- block crossing for purposes of pedestrian crosswalk design as it is not located at the intersection of two streets, but rather consists of two private driveways. Fairhaven Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the city with a posted speed limit of 45 mph. Creating a safe situation for a pedestrian crossing at this location can only be achieved by the addition of a full traffic signal and crosswalk improvements. The cost for this improvement is estimated at $270,000 and would be the responsibility of the applicant. If the Commission chooses this option, the following draft language lS provided as a suggestion for a new condition of approval: "The proj ect shall include public improvements at the proposed Fairhaven Avenue entrance including a traffic signal, access ramps, sidewalk, and colored concrete paved crosswalks across all four legs of the intersection, subject to the approval of the City 31A-3