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Section 903.020 D.4 of the City Code states: "The total floor area of a garage and other accessory buildings for a single family detached dwelling shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area per lot except by conditional use permit ". The site plan indicated that there are no other accessory garages located on the subject property, however, the applicant should be aware that any additional accessory building will require a conditional use permit. As shown in Exhibit B, the proposed garage is to be set ten (10) feet back from what our office determines to be the "rear" property line. Our determination is based on the irregular shape of the lot, and the fact that this lot line is the rear lot line for the adjacent property to the north. This ten foot setback meets the required rear yard setback of ten (10) feet. All are required setbacks are met by the proposal. Section 921.010 c. of the Municipal Code requires the City to consider possible adverse affects of the proposal. Its judgement shall be based upon but not limited to the following factors: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Land Use Plan. 2. The proposed site is or will be compatible with the present and future land uses of the area. 3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein. 4. The proposed use will not tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. 5. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. The intent of the requirement to conditionally permit garages in excess of one (1), is to afford the City some regulation on the use and placement of such additional structures. Specifically: Preventing an illegal business, such as commercial storage or car repair, from being operated; Ensuring proper building materials are used; Ensuring that the garage is in scale with the home; Allowing the City to require screening from adjacent residential properties if necessary. The proposal to construct an additional detached garage, for the purpose of adding additional storage space of personal belongings such as a boat, will not have any adverse effects on existing city services such as water, sewer, police and fire, nor will the request diminish property values within the area. 2 Page 4