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Scotch Variance and CUP Report July 7, 2004 Page 3 Conditional Use Criteria In granting a conditional use permit, the City Council shall consider the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission (see “Adverse Effects” on the next page), and the effect of the proposed use on the Comprehensive Plan and upon the health, safety and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands. Among other things, the City Council shall make the following findings where applicable: (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. The proposed garage would cause none of these identified problems. (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. The proposed garage should not cause depreciation in value of the existing homes and it will not deter the 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 appearance of the proposed garage should not have an adverse effect on any of the adjacent properties. (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. The property owners own multiple vehicles and recreational watercraft. The proposed garage would be the only accessory structure on the property. The request is reasonably related to their needs. (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. The Planning Commission and City Council encourage residents to make improvements to their properties. One such common improvement is to expand garage space to accommodate the needs of today’s multi-vehicle families. With the exception of the maximum width requirement, this proposal is consistent with all zoning requirements and the purpose of the R-1, Single Family zoning district. (6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. (7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. There will be no added traffic or congestion resulting from the proposed garage.