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The purpose of the proposed garage is stated above. Again, the subject site is isolated at the end of a cul -de -sac and the proposed structure will not be located near any developable property. Thus, the proposed accessory building area in excess of 1,000 sq. ft. is not anticipated to present any negative impacts. Proposed design and materials. The applicant has not indicated the design or materials to be utilized in the construction of the proposed garage. The proposed garage should be designed in a manner consistent with the existing single family house and be constructed of similar materials and colors. Height. The applicant has not indicated the height of the proposed detached garage. Section 903.020.D.3 of the Zoning Ordinance limits the height of accessory structures to 15 feet. RECOMMENDATION The granting of variances is a policy issues best decided by City Officials. If the City is inclined to grant this variance request, it will be important that the approval is based upon the unique features of the property described herein and not related to the needs of the residents. This is necessary to distinguish this request from potential future applications for similar variances that may not be justified due to a lack of special conditions that are property specific. As such, an approval of this variance should be based on findings similar to the following: The subject site is unique as it is the only dwelling located the cul -de -sac which it fronts. • There is no possibility of development on any other parcel which fronts the cul -de- sac due to exceptional wetland conditions. • There will be no other access to the cul -de -sac from other properties fronting the cul -de -sac due to exceptional wetland conditions. • The installation of a second curb access on the subject property to the cul -de -sac will not create any negative impacts related to traffic, street maintenance or snow storage. Should the City choose to grant the applicant's variance request, our office would recommend approval of a CUP to allow a second garage for a single family use and a CUP to allow accessory building area of 1,104 sq. ft. for a single family use, subject to the following conditions: Page 36