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case however, the subject site is an oversized parcel with an area of approximately 61,214 square feet. As such, there is sufficient area to accommodate a large accessory structure without any negative impacts. To ensure separation between uses and access between properties, a 10 foot setback is required from the side and rear lot lines. The existing garage and plans for the expanded /new garage are illustrated as being 6.6 feet from the property line. Any relocation and /or construction of an expanded garage must meet the 10 foot setback requirements. The proposed expanded /new garage would likely be larger than the existing 1 -1/2 story house, which has a footprint of 832 square feet. While not prohibited by the Zoning Ordinance, there is concern that the garage is supposed to be an accessory use to the dwelling. However, the question may be raised as to whether the garage and its use are in fact secondary to the residential use when the size of the garage exceeds the living area. The Planning Commission and City Council will need to evaluate this scale issue as part of the CUP. No building or architectural plans have been provided either for relocating and expanding the existing garage or constructing a new building. In order to ensure compatibility with the residential use of the property, and adjacent properties, the expanded or new garage should be designed and constructed to resemble the dwelling. This involves using the same or substantially similar architectural style (roof pitch, fixtures, window designs, etc), building materials, and colors. If the option to move and expand the existing garage, the structure must have a unified appearance and not that of a "tacked on" expansion. Further, the height of the structure must not exceed 15 feet, as established with by the Zoning Ordinance. Finally, the site plan indicates two smaller structures on the property, likely garden type sheds. The Zoning Ordinance limits the number of these sheds to one when there is a detached garage on the same property. Further, the size of these structures may not exceed 120 feet. As a condition of any approval, the applicant should be required to bring these structures into compliance. CONCLUSION The focus of the Planning Commission and City Council's evaluation of a conditional use permit for the accessory structure proposed by the applicant should focus on the compatibility with existing uses of the subject property and adjacent properties. The subject site is an oversized parcel, which should address any potential negative impacts with adjacent properties. This is provided that all performance standards are satisfied and that the architectural appearance of the proposed building is residential in character and similar to that of the existing dwelling. The only potential issue with the scale of the building is the fact that it is larger than the principal residential use. Page 96