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The purpose of the CUP provision is to ensure that the proposed building will not crowd the proposed site or impose on the neighboring properties. The site in question contains a row of trees on the south and east property lines, thus providing screening to the neighbors to the south and east. There is no screening along the north property line. Due to the size of the proposed structure, installation of a landscape buffer along the north property line will help reduce the visual impact of the structure and impervious surface on the property to the north as well as any noise or activity impact. Due to the large visual and impervious surface impact of the proposal, staff suggests that the applicant consider an alternative. The length of driveway could be significantly reduced by placing it on the south side of the house and shifting the garage north in order to provide access from the south side. This would be a preferable option as it would eliminate the visual impact of a driveway crossing the front yard, reduce the amount of impervious surface and would take advantage of the existing trees on the south property line to screen the driveway and access apron. The preference for this option assumes that few trees would need to be removed. The Planning Commission should comment on this alternative. The zoning ordinance also indicates that no other sheds are permitted when a CUP is granted for buildings of this size. The applicant's sketch plan does not indicate the presence of any other storage sheds. In his application materials, the applicant indicates that the garage will be used for the storage of personal vehicles and a wood shop. No business activity is proposed. Summary and Recommendation The proposed garage, although large in size, would appear to meet the intent and the applicable regulations of the zoning ordinance. However, the amount and location of the impervious surface associated with the proposed garage may have negative impacts on the neighboring properties. Staff recommends approval of the CUP with the condition that the project be modified as described in the alternative design scenario above or some other option acceptable to the Planning Commission. Additional conditions shall also include prohibiting the conduct of any business activity from the building, and that no other accessory storage buildings are allowed. pc: Kathy Glanzer Steve Westerhaus Lee Elfering Roy French, 2988 Edgerton Street 2