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Planning Case No. 520-98 Oversized Shed Conditional Use Permit Ronald Overton--2824 Woodale Drive . April 15, 1998 Page 3 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The existing garage is small,even for a single car garage. The applicant would like to park more than one vehicle inside at a time. The structure,however,is in solid repair,and could be retained as a storage shed,which the applicant currently does not have. The applicant currently stores yard and garden equipment outside,under their deck and in the back yard in the open. This proposal satisfies the conditional use permit criteria. Also in Section 1125.01, the Planning Commission is to examine the possible adverse affects of the oversized shed, which are as follows: (1) The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks,schools,streets and other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area. (7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. (8) Adequate utilities,access roads,drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. The conversion of the garage to a storage shed will not create a greater impact on existing public facilities or services,on utilities or access roads,nor will it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. The increase in runoff from the larger structure is not significant and will not affect the • drainage system. (2) The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land. (3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The placement of the shed 100 feet behind the home will hide it from street view. The shed will, however,will be in full view of the two adjoining properties. Through the CUP,it will be required that the shed maintain the same exterior appearance of the house. (4) The use,in the opinion of the City Council,is reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use. (5) The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. (6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Sheds and out-buildings are typical uses in residential areas, and allow for the storage of yard and garden equipment. Having this shed will allow for the property owner to store items currently left outside within a secure and protected structure. Staff believes that the adverse affects of this development proposal are minimal and are far out- weighed by the overall benefits.