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Goettsch PC Report June 18, 2003 Page 2 Adverse Effects According to the City Code, the Planning Commission must consider the possible adverse effects of the proposed conditional use. The findings of the Planning Commission shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: • Relationship with the Comprehensive Plan. • The Geographical Area Involved • Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. • The Character of the Surrounding Area • The demonstrated need for such a use. As stated on the previous page, 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. The garage would not depreciate the area and in fact would bring added value to the property and would 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. Code Consistency Subdivision 6 of Section 1106.04 lists the conditions under which a conditional use permit can be issued. These are as follows: a. The accessory building must conform with Section 1103.06 and subdivision 1106.03(l) of this Title. b. The combined square footage of all accessory buildings on one (1) lot cannot exceed one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet. c. The building shall be designed and maintained to provide a uniform appearance with the dwelling unit. d. The width of the building cannot exceed thirty-five feet (35'). e. The building shall be a permanent structure. f. Should the use for which the permit was granted be changed, the permit shall be subject to reconsideration, revocation or other action regulated by Code.