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STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends that this variance in lot coverage be granted for the following reasons: <br />1) The residential character of the addition is in keeping with the residential character of <br />the R-1 zoning district. <br />2) The size of the proposed storage space is reasonable and the new garage is of standard <br />size. <br />3) The subject lot is unique in that it, along with a few other lots on Fairview Avenue, are <br />over one acre in size. A variance of 279.25 sq. ft. of lot coverage by accessory <br />structures does not detract from the amount of open space available in the rear yard. <br />This variance would permit the full use of property rights (see standards for granting <br />a variance, attached). <br />If the variance is granted, staff recommends the following conditions be placed upon it: <br />1) That the existing garage be reconstructed into a storage area and not used for living <br />quarters, a home occupation, or for the parking of vehicles. <br />2) That the vehicle access door between the existing and new garages be removed and <br />replaced with a standard doorway opening. <br />• ATTACHMENTS: <br />1. Site Plan <br />2. Letter of request from property owner <br />3. Location of property <br />4. Standards for granting a variance <br />5. Proposed resolution <br />ACTION REQUESTED: <br />1. Staff report <br />2. Questions of the staff <br />3. Questions of the property owner <br />4. Discussion <br />5. Motion to approve resolution recommending approval of the variance <br />• <br />