07-09-2020 Planning Commission Packet

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most oversized garages relates to the potential for over-crowding on the lot. As designed, the addition will be located to the south of the principal structure. This attached garage as a part of the principal structure will continue to be the primary garage on the property. City Code Section 921: Section 921 of the Zoning Ordinance states that the Planning Commission and City Council shall consider possible adverse effects to the conditional use and judgment shall be based upon (but not limited to) the following factors: 1. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 2. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed site is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. 3. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. 4. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the aggregate property values in the area in which the amendment or conditional use is proposed. 5. The applicant shall demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. 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. City Building Official Comments: The City’s Building Official has reviewed this proposal. Public Hearing: A CUP requires a Public Hearing and the City Council will need to open the hearing at their July 22, 2020 meeting to take comment from the public. At that time, they will consider the comments from the public and the CUP application after the hearing has been closed. A public notice will be published in the newspaper and the property owners within 350 feet of the site will be notified. RECOMMENDED ACTION To make a recommendation on a Conditional Use Permit application to the City Council to allow a detached garage area of approximately up to 1,424 square feet in size located at 2920 Greenbrier Street, Parcel ID 052922140093 subject to the following conditions: 1. No business activities shall occur within the garage structure.