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2. Build the Crematorium elsewhere on the site. 3. No Crematorium. The Ad Hoc Committee voted to recommend to the BOS that Westview Cemetery project be constructed addition ready. Motion was forwarded to the BOS on Mar. 22, 2019 and was supported 3-1 recommending that the addition ready plan could house two retorts and viewing area for up to 25 people. Justin H. stated he was asked to work something up on this month ago. Justin showed the committee the plan that included the addition for a possible Crematorium. Existing bathrooms in the Westview Cemetery plan would not support assembly use. Additional bathrooms would be needed. PBC Chuck F. stated the Crematorium would need to bring in gas. Gas is not easily accessible due to where it is located ie on Bedford Street. Mike C. stated a conversation with Justin of TBA is needed on how to prepare for future plumbing, usage of common space & conference room space, and locker-room spacing. Doug L. asked if the proposed Cemetery building's septic system plan would accommodate the Crematorium or will sewer be needed. PBC asked if the Ad Hoc group felt the Crematorium could be a standalone building. Doug L. stated some members feel it could be, others want it as an addition to the Cemetery building. Doug L. stated build the Cemetery building, keeping addition in mind, and site potential restroom concerns. Make clear what would trigger a major change i.e.; septic, gas line, etc. BOS feels we do need to keep the Cemetery building project moving forward. David K. stated he has not heard anything about costs regarding the contingencies or any additional work entailing the Crematorium. Doesn't recommend changing this design at all. Have not discussed maintenance, and it has not been made clear what would be done as "addition ready". David would like assurance from the PBC that there is no effect on cost or timeline. PBC stated going from septic to sewer and bringing in a 6" gas line is a huge undertaking. There are certainly some upfront design costs to incorporate future expansion. Justin H. stated the Cemetery Building project was designed a long time ago, and since then has been redesigned several times. Some Crematorium Ad Hoc members in attendance commented regarding the crematory function: • Refrigeration is needed. Delivery of the deceased is 24/7. Cremation done during the day. • Lexington can only identify 4 cremations that require viewing. Believe cremation is heading to about 70% a year. • Trying to get a handle on whether cremation should be done in Lexington or elsewhere. • The number of people (22-25) attending the cremation may be too high. The PBC recommended that modest modifications be made to the project to make the design "addition ready" by sizing the building infrastructure for the future loads. PBC Meeting 02.28.19 4