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ANALYSIS The specific regulation Section 903.020 0. reads as follows: Exterior Storage. All materials and equipment except as provided for in Sections 905 through 920 of this Ordinance shall be stored within a building or fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties, except for the following: Off - street parking of passenger vehicles and trucks not exceeding a gross capacity of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds in residential areas. As mentioned previously, the subject truck exceeds the required maximum by twice the amount required, therefore, the proposed variance is for a significant overage to the City requirement. In addition to the excessive weight of the truck, it is also very tall (10 -12 feet) and has a large company logo on the side (Exhibit D). Due to the height of the truck, it will be impossible to screen the truck with the construction of a fence, due to the City's maximum height requirement for a fence for screening purposes is eight (8) feet. The applicants were informed that they could store the truck within a garage, and avoid the variance procedure. The applicants stated that they ultimately would like to build a garage to store the vehicle, even possibly within the next year, however, at this time it is not economically feasible, therefore, are requesting the variance. In considering all requests for a variance, it must be found that the proposal will not: 1. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. 2. Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street. 3. Increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety. 4. Unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood, or in any way be contrary to the intent of this Ordinance. 5. Violate the intent and purpose of the City Comprehensive Plan. The proposal will not effect light and air to the adjacent properties, effect traffic, create a fire hazard or effect public safety, and in all likelihood, will not effect property values. However, the intent of the Ordinance is to prevent large, oversized commercial vehicles from parking within a residential neighborhood, so as not to effect the "character" of residential areas. The parking of such a large commercial vehicle on -site runs contrary to the intent of the City Code. 2 Page 32