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Hansen CUP Request Sept 12, 2005 Page 2 The Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. The Comprehensive Plan designates this property, 7069 Pleasant View Drive, as low-density residential. CUP Considerations: Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the City review and address any potential adverse effects which include, but are not limited to, relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential depreciation, the character of the surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a use. Each of these potential adverse effects is addressed below. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. As previously stated, the Comprehensive Plan encourages the development and maintenance of residential areas so as to improve the quality, appearance and attractiveness of housing units and residential property in general. The new home to be constructed will be a benefit to the neighborhood. The Geographical Area Involved. The home is located on Pleasant View Drive. The proposed oversized garage would not be out of place for this area and the size of the applicants lot would accommodate the larger garage. Depreciation. The proposed garage would benefit the subject property both in a practical sense by providing additional on site, indoor parking and storage area and a workshop, as well as in an economic sense, as the construction would increase the “value” of the property. Increased property values are of course a benefit to everyone. The Character of the Surrounding Area. This part of the City is strictly residential; strictly single family dwellings. Most of the homes were constructed between 1940 and 1970. Several properties in the area have completed garage expansions to allow for additional storage. The proposed garage would not be out of character in this area. The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. The applicant is proposing a three car garage with a workshop. Without the workshop, the garage would not require a conditional use permit however because it is not considered living space the CUP becomes necessary. Public Comment Notices were mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the subject property. Staff received only two inquiries regarding the request, one which was positive, the other concerned about potential change of grade on the site which could direct more runoff onto neighbors lots. Staff is investigating whether there have been grading or elevation changes on the site. If there are problems with the grading, it would be a separate matter from the CUP application.