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Scotch Variance and CUP Report July 7, 2004 Page 2 The applicant has found that an over-sized garage is necessary for her storage needs. The options for storage space are limited due to the irregular shape of the lot and the fact that it would not be desirable to place an accessory structure between the home and Spring Lake. The proposed garage would accommodate the three vehicles and recreational watercraft that need to be stored on the property. The proposed garage would be located over an existing pad for a shed. The shed would be removed and the proposed garage would become the only accessory structure on the property. 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, 7806 Gloria Circle, as low-density residential. The lot is larger than most lots and one of only seven homes that have direct access to Spring Lake. Most of the homes in this area were built with single or small two stall garages, which by today’s standards are under-sized for the typical multi-vehicle family. CUP Considerations: Code Consistency Subdivision 6 of Section 1106.04 lists the conditions under which a conditional use permit can be issued. These are as follows: a. The accessory building must conform with Section 1103.06 and subdivision 1106.03(l) of this Title. b. The combined square footage of all accessory buildings on one (1) lot cannot exceed one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet. c. The building shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the dwelling unit. d. The width of the building cannot exceed thirty-five feet (35'). e. The building shall be a permanent structure. f. Should the use for which the permit was granted be changed, the permit shall be subject to reconsideration, revocation or other action regulated by Code. Section 1103.06 refers to the location of accessory buildings in side and rear yards. The proposed garage satisfies this requirement. Section 1106.03 refers to specific standards such as height, area, setbacks, coverage ratios, use requirements, total number of accessory buildings allowed and exterior siding requirements, all of which are satisfied with this request. All of the requirements addressed above would be satisfied with the exception of the width requirement, which a variance was granted for.