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Miller CUP Request 2081 Terrace Drive • April 21, 1999 Page 3 larger garage on the subject property would not appear out of place. 3. Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. Replacing the existing garage with a new, larger garage will have an immediate positive impact on the value of the subject property, and may actually increase the perceived values of the homes surrounding 2109 Terrace Drive. At 1,040 square feet, set back from the street as far as it is, this garage addition would not depreciate the surrounding area in any way. 5. The demonstrated need for such a use. The existing garage--while a two stall garage-- is considered fairly small by today's standards. A 22-foot deep garage cannot even accommodate many vehicle models, such as extended minivans and SUVs. This proposal appears to satisfy the adverse effects criteria. Also in Section 1125.01, the Planning Commission is to examine the criteria for granting a conditional use permit, which are outlined in Section 1125.01, Sub 3b: • (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. Replacing a small garage with one larger, even one as large as is being requested, would not create a greater impact on existing public facilities, parks, schools or services, on utilities or access roads, nor would it create an increase in traffic on adjacent streets. (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. Because the house is set back further than is typical, and because the garage is situated behind the house, there would be substantial public screening from this accessory structure. In terms of its relationship with the two adjoining properties, the garage is separated from the property to the east by the distance of the width of the backyard, the property to the west is neither separated by physical distance or screening, yet it already is • accustomed to a garage in this location and as such may not be impacted by the larger