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Goettsch Council Report June 23, 2003 Page 4 Again, as stated on the first page of this report, the proposed request fully complies with the Comprehensive Plan. The neighborhood has many lots of this same size and the proposed garage satisfies the maximum rear yard coverage threshold, which was established to ensure that 80% of all backyard areas would remain greenspace. While the proposed garage will be 448 square feet larger than the existing garage, neither property to the north or south should be impacted by the proposal. A privacy fence buffers the property to the south and the property to the north has its garage along the common property line. The properties to the rear would be most visually impacted by the proposed garage however it will be less than three feet wider than the original garage so it should “appear” only slightly larger from a profile perspective. From the front view, relocating the RV that is currently parked on the driveway into the new garage would be an improvement everyone would notice. It is not anticipated that the garage would depreciate the area and in fact should bring added value to the property and should have a positive impact to the tax base. While many homes in the area still have the original, small garages, a growing number of properties in the area are making similar improvements. As for demonstrated need for such a use, I have visited the property and can personally testify as to the Goettsch’s need for the additional space. 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. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the CUP. The Planning Commission’s resolution is attached for the Council’s review. Recommendation: Hold the public hearing and consider all testimony regarding the request. Based on the above information and the site plan presented for consideration, the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the requested conditional use permit for a 1,148 square foot garage at 5220 Edgewood Drive, subject to stipulations. Resolution 6039 is attached for the Council’s action if it is concurrence with the recommendation. _____________________________________ James Ericson Interim City Clerk/Administrator Attachments: 1. Application 2. Site Plan 3. Zoning Map 4. Location Map 5. Photographic Documentation