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3. One accessory shed (not exceeding 120 square feet). In addition to the preceding requirements, Section 903.020.D.5 of the ordinance states that in no instance shall the total floor area of a garage and an accessory building(s) exceed 1,500 square feet in size except by conditional use permit. As previously indicated, it appears that detached accessory buildings measuring 384 square feet (west building) and 320 square feet (east building) presently exist upon the subject property: Including the proposed 936 square foot detached building /garage, a total of 1,640 square feet of detached accessory storage space would therefore exist on the property. To be noted is that the above referenced existing building area calculations are not consistent with those provided by the applicant. The applicant has indicated that the total detached accessory building area on the site, including the proposed 936 square foot building, would total 1,465 square feet. Regardless of the accuracy of the building area calculation, the total accessory building areas are not to exceed to allowances mentioned above. Setbacks. According to the ordinance, accessory buildings may be no closer than 10 feet from a side or rear lot line or within 30 feet of a public right -of -way. As shown on the submitted site plan, both the existing home on the property and westernmost shed fail to meet setback requirements and exist as legal nonconformities. The home exhibits a 12 foot setback from the Boss Road right -of -way while the westernmost shed encroaches upon the right -of -way. With a setback of 22 feet from right -of -way, the proposed accessory building fails to meet the minimum 30 foot setback requirement. While it is recognized that Boss Road is not improved and that legal nonconforming setbacks presently exist along the right -of -way, the proposed accessory building should be shifted eastward to meet the applicable 30 foot setback requirement. In the alternative, the City may consider a vacation of a portion of the right of way, if appropriate. The right of way shown on the survey is 60 feet in width, whereas the City's standard for residential area streets is 50 feet. Access. The submitted site plan does not illustrate a driveway to the proposed accessory building. Recognizing that Boss Road is presently unimproved, it is recommended that access to the accessory structure be provided via the site's existing driveway access (from Bryan Street) and that no new curb cuts be allowed on the site. Building Materials. No information has been provided in regard to building finish materials. As a condition of CUP approval, it is recommended that the same or similar quality exterior building material be used on the accessory building as the principal 3