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259 � C If 17 zoning classification over the remainder of each parcels. For those parcels that are presently zoned AR (Agricultural Residential ) by Orange County, AR zoning would be extended to the portion of the parcel previously zoned by the Town of Mebane. For those parcels that are presently zoned R-1 (Rural Residential ) by Orange County, R-1 zoning would be extended to the portion of the parcel previously zoned by the Town of Mebane. No change in zoning classification on property presently under Orange County zoning will be made. The proposal is limited to extendirg the existing Orange County zoning pattern to land formerly under the Town of Mebane's zoning Jurisdiction. Collins demonstrated those affected parcels on a map. He indicated that Mebane released those parcels as of June 1 , 1987 so they are currently unzoned. There are twelve parcels to be zoned AR and five parcels to be zoned R-1 . Planning Staff - recommends that the parcels be zoned as indicated. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis and seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to accept Planning Staff recommendation. VOTE : UNANIMOUS. 4�_�Q�.11ls�_IE�I_6f�EN�ME�1I� a. Article 4.3 - Permitted Use Table ( Crematoria as a Permitted Use ) Article 10. 4 - Off Street Parking (Off-Street Parking - Crematoria) Planner Greg Szymik presented for receipt of public comment proposed amendments to Article 4.3 and Article 10. 4 of the Zoning Ordinance. At present, crematoria are not permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. The amendment amendment would make them a permitted use in the 1 -1 , 1-2, and 1-3 ( industrial ) zoning districts. The amendment to Article 4.3 would add crematoria to the Permitted Use Table. The amendment to Article 10.4 would establish parking requirements for crematoria. The Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment. Planning Board member Sharlene Pilkey asked about the parking and Szymik -indicated that one space per employee had been proposed. DOROTHY awe stated with regards to the parking requirements that memorial services are usually held at the Church and not at the Crematoria. She feels the land should be commercial and not - industrial . There has been a 25% increase in the demand for these services and in 25 years, It Is expected to increase 25% more. The crematories are checked periodically by the EPA and there Is no odor or no smoke and they have very complicated filters. There are less pollutants than in a funeral home. - Szymik stated that the crematoria does have to meet certain emission requirements.