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Kleinschmidt CUP Request Planning Case CU00-002 April 24, 2000 Page 2 (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 shed will be located in the backyard of the property behind the house. Along the back property line, there is an 8-foot tall privacy fence, but no fencing to separate either of the properties adjacent to the east and west of 2159 Terrace Drive. Both properties would have an unobstructed view of the proposed shed from the respective rear yards. Staff performed an on-site inspection of the property on March 29, 2000, and observed that the garage on the subject property and the garage on the adjacent property to the east would, in effect, provide for adequate screening. (3) The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. The proposed shed will replace an existing shed and will not be of a size that would be disproportionate for the property or out of scale in relation to the neighborhood. (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 City encourages property owners to maintain their properties in a neat and orderly manner, and has adopted nuisance codes that relate to outdoor storage. Sheds are common residential fixtures and allow for a property owner to store items inside within an enclosed structure rather than being kept outside. (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 proposed shed would be consistent with the City Code and the spirit and intent of the R-1, Single Family zoning district. (6) The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as low density residential, appropriate for this type of accessory use. (7) The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. It is not believed that the addition of the proposed shed to the rear yard of 2159 Terrace Drive would cause any traffic hazards or congestion. It appears that all of the general conditional use permit requirements are met with this proposal. Planning Commission Action: According to the City Code, the Planning Commission is to consider the possible adverse