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Sjerven Variance Page 3 existing accessory structure, which will be out of view from the adjacent properties to the east. c. Character ofNei,-hborhood. The variance, ifgranted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Accessory buildings are common within this neighborhood and are allowed in the R-3 zoning district. Generally, the development has .25 acre properties, however, there are a variety of lot sizes adjacent to Egg Lake, which allows a mixture of accessory structure sizes within the area. The applicant is proposing to locate the addition on the west side of the existing structure, which will not be noticeable to the closest adjacent properties to the east. The 280 additional square feet on the applicant's current accessory building would not noticeably alter the character of the area. (3) Spirit and Intent. The granting of the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this chapter and with the policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Accessory structures are common in the R-3 zoning district. The intent of the ordinance is to allow a property owner to have a reasonably sized accessory building on the property and to regulate the square footage of accessory buildings based on the size of the property. This prevents accessory structures from dominating the appearance of the property. The property is 1.2 acres and is allowed, by Code, one accessory structure at 260 square feet. A property of 1.5 acres is allowed two accessory structures with a maximum combined size of 1,500 square feet. The proposed accessory building addition is relatively small and because of the applicant's large lot, the development layout, and the natural landscape, the accessory building would not dominate the appearance of the property. It is the staff's opinion that the proposed accessory building would be keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. (4) Prohibited Use. The variance, if granted, shall not have the effect of allowing any use prohibited in the district. Accessory structures are a permitted use in the R-3 zoning district. (S) Hazard Consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of flood protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance shall not be issued within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. The property is not located within a FEMA designated floodplain. (6) Septic and Well Compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the subject property is in compliance with city and state codes. The property is served by municipal sewer and water.