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to this report is at least one reasonable option which would permit the attached option and <br />a driveway which protects the well location without creating a problem for turning <br />movements. <br />The second issue is the historical location of the previous garage, and the neighbor's <br />existing garage location near the private street. Both of these garages have been <br />considered to legal, non - conforming uses which pre -dated the adoption of the City's zoning <br />ordinance. The City has not granted variances for these locations, and the ordinance <br />regulations are designed to encourage that, over time, all non - conforming structures <br />eventually be brought into conformance. <br />SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION <br />In summary, staff does not believe that the proposed detached garage location meets the <br />standards for variance approval. Because Conditional Use Permits are considered for <br />parcels when they can avoid overcrowding, the "need" for a variance raises concern for <br />the appropriateness of the CUP. Staff does not recommend the variance, and instead <br />recommends approval of the CUP for an oversized garage only if it meet the basic <br />regulations of the Zoning Ordinance with regard to building location and setbacks. An <br />illustration of such a plan is included as a staff sketch with this report. <br />cc: Kathy Glanzer <br />Greg Schroeder <br />Steve Westerhaus <br />Terry Maurer <br />Page 44 <br />