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6. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the development of the conditional use shall reflect the architectural character of the conforming buildings in the surrounding area in regard to the following: a. Proportion, scale and roof line; b. Architectural style; and c. Exterior finish materials. Analysis - Setbacks. The Ordinance requires over-sized accessory structures to be set back not less than 10 feet from side lot line and 30 feet from the rear lot line. The proposed attached garage addition is located behind the existing garage on southwest side of the property. The site plan submitted shows a setback of greater than 10 feet from the side (west) lot line and greater than 30 feet from the rear (north). Applicable setback requirements have been satisfied. Lot Coverage. According to the Ordinance, garages must not occupy more than 10 percent of the rear yard when total garage space is more than 1,000 square feet. In this case, the garage is flush with the rear building line the home and does not encroach into the rear yard. The other applicable standard for lot coverage states that no accessory building or detached garage shall occupy more than 25 percent of the rear yard. The proposal is attached garage space and the applicant does not have any other accessory structures in the rear yard. Accessory Building Area. The total garage and accessory building space upon a property may not exceed 1,500 square feet. The proposed total attached garage area will be 1,157 square feet. The primary issue with most over-sized garages relates to the potential for over-crowding on the lot. As designed, the addition will be located behind the three-car garage and appears as if it were a portion of the principal building. When a CUP is issued for garage space of more than 1,000 square feet, the parcel shall no longer be eligible for a garden shed. The applicant does not have a shed and understands they are forfeiting the ability to add a shed at a later date. Recommendation - The proposed garage addition appears to be consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for 886 Woodland Drive to allow garage floor area up to 1,157 square feet subject to the following conditions:  No business activities shall occur within the garage structure.  The parcel shall no longer be eligible for an accessory shed.