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Staff funds removal of the existing detached garage is not practical as it is in good repair and matches the principal structure on the lot. Also, it has not been the practice of this Commission or Council to deny these types of requests, so long as the proposed improvements are in full compliance with current ordinances and the nonconforming structure is in good repair. Thus, staff finds these conditions to be met and would recommend approval of the Nonconforming Use Permit. SPECIAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS In addition to the nonconforming setback, the applicant would like to construct an addition to the existing garage whereby its total square footage will exceed 624 square feet. Zoning Code Section 4-530 (K) states that accessory buildings exceeding 624 square feet in size shall be subject to approval of a Special use Permit under Section 8-110 through 8-130 and subject to compliance with the following conditions (staff responses in italics): 1. Roof and exterior color and material must be consistent and complimentary with the principal structure. Stafffunds this criterion to be met. The applicant has stated in the attached narrative and depicted on the proposed exterior elevations that the addition will match the existing garage and existing home. 2. If deemed necessary by the City Council, landscape screening shall be provided to lessen visual impact from adjacent properties. Staff has not received any comments from adjacent properties and has no reason to recommend requiring any landscape screening. The front of the garage faces inward to the property rather than at the street. Additionally, being the large lot sizes of adjacent properties but side yard setbacks less than 5, the activity within the garage should not negatively impact those lots. 3. No commercial or home occupation activity shall be conducted within the accessory building. The applicant has been informed of this standard and has indicated compliance will be met. Additionally, the attached narrative indicates the purpose of the garage addition is storage. In addition to the standards noted in Section 4-530 (K), Section 8-130 states that no special use shall be recommended by the Planning Commission unless is shall find (staff responses in italics): a. That the establishment, maintenance, or operations of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort of the general public. • Staff funds this criterion to be met. As of the drafting of this report, staff has not received any concerns/comments with regard to the proposal.