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<br />Mathiowetz CUP Request <br />October 9, 2006 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />The Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential <br />areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and <br />residential property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 2925 <br />County Road H2, as low-density residential. <br /> <br />CUP Considerations: <br /> <br />Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission and City Council <br />review and address any potential adverse effects which include, but are not limited to, <br />relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential <br />depreciation, the character of the surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a <br />use. Each of these potential adverse effects is addressed below. <br /> <br />Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. As previously stated, the Comprehensive Plan <br />encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the <br />quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. <br />An entirely new garage will be constructed and will be a benefit to the neighborhood. <br /> <br />The Geographical Area Involved. The home is located on County Road H2. Since the <br />additional space for the garage will be in the back, the building will still appear to be a regular <br />two car size garage from the street. In this case, the proposed oversized garage would not be <br />noticeable or out of place in the neighborhood. This garage should not affect any neighboring <br />properties. <br /> <br />Depreciation. The proposed garage would benefit the subject property both in a practical sense <br />by providing additional on site, indoor parking and storage, as well as in an economic sense, as <br />the construction would increase the “value” of the property. Increased property values are of <br />course a benefit to everyone. <br /> <br />The Character of the Surrounding Area. This portion of County Road H2 is mainly residential, <br />with a mix of some twinhomes nearby, along with Messiah Lutheran Church. The homes in <br />this area are a variety of styles and ages and most have very large lots. The proposed garage <br />would not be out of character in this area since the garage is behind the house and the extra <br />depth would not be seen from the street. This property is about 365 feet deep, so the new <br />garage should not affect any neighbors. The new garage width would be a two car garage <br />instead of a one car garage, but overall it would not change the current front look of the <br />house. <br /> <br />The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. The applicant is proposing a 24’x48’ garage which <br />would allow for parking more than two vehicles inside and/or storage space since there are no <br />other accessory buildings on the property. <br /> <br />Summary: <br /> <br />All zoning and code issues are satisfied with this request. The Planning Commission <br />unanimously recommended approval at their September 20, 2006 meeting.