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2443 Hillview Road CUP Request November 9, 2015 Page 2 The City Code also specifies that the roof for all accessory buildings exceeding 250 square feet, shall match or be similar to the character and style of the roof of the principal structure, and have a pitch or slope of at least 2-12, but no steeper than 12-12. CUP Considerations: Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission review and address any potential adverse effects of a conditional use that include, but are not limited to, the relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential depreciation, the character of the surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a use. Staff has addressed each of these potential adverse effects below. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property as low-density residential, as well as the surrounding area. The Comp Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. W ith this project, the applicant would be creating more garage space for storage. Such additional storage would be a benefit to the property and to the neighborhood. The Geographical Area Involved. The applicants’ home is located on Hillview Road, in an established single-family residential neighborhood. Depreciation. The proposed garage would benefit the subject property both in a practical sense by providing additional on site, indoor parking and storage, as well as in an economic sense, as the addition would increase the “value” of the property. Increased property values are a benefit to everyone. The Character of the Surrounding Area. The applicants neighborhood is entirely single-family residential. The homes in this area are a variety of styles with a lot of wooded areas, and the lot sizes vary. The garage will be the same width as it is now so the front appearance of the house will not change. The garage will just extend an additional 20 feet into the backyard. The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. The applicant is proposing a 1,239 square foot garage that would allow for more indoor storage and workshop space, along with vehicle parking. The Planning Commission reviewed this request and the potential adverse effects at its meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. The Planning Commission approved Resolution1038-15 which recommended approval of the CUP request to the City Council. Staff has not received any feedback from area neighbors and none were in attendance at the Commission’s meeting.