During the Plan Commission meeting on Monday, June 5, Plan Commission Members considered a request from Daniel Gibb of Carrier Mausoleums Construction USA Inc., acting as an agent for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for a proposed 3,676 square foot addition to the Mausoleum at All Saints Cemetery. Plan Commissioners unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit with Site and Operational Plans for the project following a public hearing and Village staff presentation. The proposed expansion is planned for the west side of the existing facility.
Construction of the All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum, office, and warehouse began in 1975. Over the years, various Chapel and Mausoleum additions have contributed to the cemetery's growth. The newly proposed Mausoleum addition will feature additional space for burials and added restroom facilities. The architectural design and materials will be consistent with the existing building and structures on the property to maintain a uniform aesthetic within the cemetery.
All Saints Cemetery has served the surrounding communities for several decades, providing in-ground and above-ground burial spaces in a religious setting as part of the Catholic Church's ministry. The property is located at 3300 Springbrook Road, zoned I-1 (Institutional District), with a wooded area in the northeast corner of the property designated C-2 (Upland Resource Conservancy District).
Village staff acknowledged the significance of All Saints Cemetery as a vital religious and community asset. Village Community Development Director Jean Werbie-Harris expressed, "We are pleased to support the growth and development of All Saints Cemetery. The Mausoleum addition will provide enhanced facilities that meet the needs of the Catholic community by providing a peaceful and respectful environment for the remembrance of loved ones."