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7965 Fairchild Avenue CUP Report April 6, 2005 Page 2 In addition to the proposed garage, there is an existing shed on the property. The applicants are planning to remove the existing shed. The proposed garage would then be the only accessory structure on the property. The proposed garage would have an area of 1,440 square feet, which would make up 17.6% of the rear yard area. This satisfies the Code, as the Code allows the combined square footage of accessory structures to be up to 20% of the rear yard area. 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, 7965 Fairchild Avenue, as low-density residential. CUP Considerations: Chapter 1125 of the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission review and address any potential adverse effects which include, but are not limited to, relationship with the Comprehensive Plan, geographical area involved, potential depreciation, the character of the surrounding area and the demonstrated need for such a use. Each of these potential adverse effects is addressed below. Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. As previously stated, 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. 7965 Fairchild Avenue is designated as low-density residential and the proposed garage expansion would not be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Geographical Area Involved. The applicants’ home is located on Fairchild Avenue. The proposed oversized garage would not be out of place for this area and the size of the applicants’ lot would accommodate the larger garage. Depreciation. The proposed garage would benefit the subject property both in a practical sense by providing additional on site, indoor parking and storage area and in an economic sense, as the addition would increase the “value” of the property. Increased property values are of course a benefit to everyone. The Character of the Surrounding Area. This part of the City is strictly residential; strictly single family dwellings. Most of the homes were constructed between 1940 and 1970. Several properties in the area have completed garage expansions to allow for additional storage. The proposed garage would not be out of character in this area. The Demonstrated Need for Such a Use. The applicants have found that a larger garage is necessary for their storage needs. In addition, the applicants have experienced vandalism to their belongings and would like to store things inside the garage to keep them out of sight. The applicants own two vehicles and two trailers as well as a boat. The added garage space would be a substantial improvement for the applicants and would have a positive impact on the neighborhood, as some or all of the vehicles, trailers and boat could be stored in the garage.