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Read Variance and CUP June 28, 2004 Page 6 Depreciation. The garage expansion would benefit the subject property both in a practical sense by providing additional on site and indoor parking of vehicles currently stored outside and in an economic sense, as the addition would increase the “value” of the property. Increased property values are of course a benefit to everyone. The Character of the Surrounding Area. This property is entirely surrounded by single-family residences. Most of the homes were built in the mid-sixties to early seventies. The lots in the area are larger than the minimum lot size. The expanded garage would not necessarily have a negative impact on the surrounding area. The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. The applicant has indicated that the need is that they have more than two cars and only a two-car garage. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission voted to deny the variance request, based on lack of hardship. In turn, because the variance was not granted, the requirements for the conditional use permit were not met and therefore the Commission is recommending denial of the conditional use permit request. Resolution 758-04, which denies the variance, and 757- 04, which recommends denial of the conditional use permit, are attached for the Council’s review. Recommendation: After holding the public hearing and taking testimony from staff, the property owner and affected neighbors, the Council can take one of the following actions related to the request: 1. Deny the variance request due to lack of hardship. Denial of the variance would create a situation where the proposed addition would not meet the conditional use criteria. This would cause the City Council to deny the conditional use permit. Resolution 6286, which denies the variance and conditional use permit, is attached for adoption if the Council chooses to act on option #1. 2. Direct Staff to draft a resolution of approval for the variance and conditional use permit with findings of fact appropriate to support the approval. If the Council chooses to act on this option, Staff will provide the resolution to the Council at the next meeting on July 12, 2004. 3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the Council can simply move to table the request until such information has been provided. If the Council chooses this option, action must be taken as soon as reasonably possible, as Staff has already requested an extension of the 60-day requirements.