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J. The applicant demonstrate, through the submission of a building elevation(s) that the proposed accessory building complies with R-1 District height requirements (16 feet). k. The proposed accessory building is finished in materials judged by the City Building Inspector to be compatible with the site's principal structure. Comments from other City staff. Approval of a variance to allow an accessory storage building within an R-1 zoning district to exceed 1,100 square feet in size subject to the following conditions: a. The City direct staff to pursue an ordinance amendment which addresses the greater accessory building needs of non-residential uses (i.e., churches, parks, golf courses, schools, etc.) allowed in residential zoning districts. b. Comments of other City staff. ISSUES ANALYSIS Conditional Use Permit Review CUP Evaluation Criteria. As noted previously, the applicants have requested a conditional use permit to allow the expansion of an existing church facility within an R-1 zoning district. In review of conditional use permit requests, Section 5, Subd. 5 (3) of the Zoning Ordinance stipulates that issuance is only permitted if findings are made that such use at the proposed location: 1. Will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the City. 2. Will be harmonious with the general and applicable specific plans and policies of the Comprehensive Plan of the City and this Ordinance. 3. Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing and/or intended character of the general vicinity and will not change the essential character of that area. 3