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Compatibility. - The City has reviewed similar requests with a requirement that over- sized garages be built only on parcels where the size of the lot and the surrounding neighborhood result in no concerns over compatibility or crowding. The last two conditional use permits (for oversized garages) that were approved by the City were upon lots measuring .63 acres in size. The subject site measures .57 acres (24,752 square) feet in size. While this is significantly greater than the minimum 10,000 square foot area requirement imposed in the R -1 district, concern exists regarding the appropriateness of such structure within a single family neighborhood in which similarly sized accessory buildings do not exist. It is also important to note that the proposed 1,008 square foot building essentially represents a four car garage. This, in conjunction with the existing two car attached garage, is considered out of scale with the subject property and would result in an accessory storage allowance not in scale with other similar sized lots in the neighborhood. In response to the applicant's contention that the proposed accessory building is aesthetically consistent with the neighborhood, a historical survey of oversized garages has been conducted (see Exhibit D). According to the survey: • No conditional use permits for oversized garages have been approved for properties on Greenbriar Street. • Four conditional use permits for oversized garages have been approved for properties on Edgerton Street. • Since 1999, five conditional use permits for oversized garages have been approved for other properties scattered throughout the City. While the City has approved conditional use permits for oversized garages in the past, the nearest property receiving such approval lies approximately 2,000 feet away. Thus, it cannot be said that the subject property exists within a neighborhood characterized by oversized accessory buildings. Building Use. According to the applicants, the accessory building would be used to restore cars and collector boats. The Ordinance stipulates that accessory buildings within residential zoning districts are required to be used only for residential storage and parking uses and no business activity is permitted. Building Materials. The proposed accessory building is to be finished in 8 " hardboard siding. According to the ordinance, detached accessory buildings must exhibit exterior finish materials similar to those of the principal building. 3