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2975 County Road 10 Garage Size Variance Report March 21, 2012 Page 2 a. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of these regulations. The zoning code limits the size of accessory buildings to a percentage of the primary use floor space on commercial properties because the main buildings are typically large structures that are several thousand square feet in size, which would then allow big accessory buildings. The variance would be in harmony with the general purpose of the regulations in limiting potentially very large accessory buildings since the applicant is only proposing a 728 square foot, 3-car size garage. b. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. While the Comprehensive Plan does not specify design or size criteria for buildings, it does support business growth, and improvements to and the maintenance of properties. The applicant plans to greatly improve the existing building, construct a storage building so there will be little to no outside storage, and bring new jobs to the City. The Future Land Use plan for this property designates it as Neighborhood Commercial, with professional offices being one of the suggested uses. c. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Title or the City Code. The applicant wants to store supplies and the few company vehicles indoors for security and aesthetics for the neighborhood. The applicant’s proposed garage is no bigger than what is currently allowed on residential properties. d. Unique circumstances apply to the property which do not apply to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over which the owner of the property since the enactment of this Title has had no control. The unique circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. The 1,421 square foot building is very small for a commercial building and limits what can be added to the property. The applicant is not responsible for the size of the building. e. The variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The properties adjacent to 2975 County Road 10 consist of single and two-family residential homes. The parcel was developed in 1959 as commercial property and has been used for various auto-related businesses. The applicant will be remodeling the building into only office space, which is a better fit in a residential area than the previous gas station, car dealer, auto repair and car rental businesses. The property is large enough for a detached garage and can meet the required larger setbacks since it is commercial property adjacent to residential property.