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SPECIAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS <br />Zoning Code Section 4-530 (K) states that accessory buildings exceeding 624 square feet in size <br />shall be subject to approval of a Special use Permit under Section 8-110 through 8-130 and <br />subject to compliance with the following conditions (staff responses in italics): <br />1. Roof and exterior color and material must be consistent and complimentary with the <br />principal structure. <br /> <br /> Staff finds this criterion to be met. The applicant has stated in the narrative provided <br />that the exterior colors, trim, shingles and doors will match the existing home. <br /> <br />2. If deemed necessary by the City Council, landscape screening shall be provided to <br />lessen visual impact from adjacent properties. <br /> <br /> An existing privacy fence and vegetation along the southern and western edges of the <br />property should provide adequate screening from adjacent properties. <br /> <br />3. No commercial or home occupation activity shall be conducted within the accessory <br />building. <br /> <br /> The applicant has been informed of this standard and has indicated compliance will <br />be met. <br /> <br />In addition to the standards noted in Section 4-530 (K), Section 8-130 states that no special use <br />shall be recommended by the Planning Commission unless is shall find (staff responses in <br />italics): <br />a. That the establishment, maintenance, or operations of the special use will not be <br />detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort of the general <br />public. <br /> <br /> The proposed garage will be constructed within an Xcel power line easement. The <br />applicant has provided a copy of the encroachment agreement with Xcel that allows <br />the proposed garage and identifies terms and conditions of the encroachment. <br /> <br />b. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property <br />in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially <br />diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. <br /> <br /> Staff finds this criterion to be met. Use of a detached garage of this size is a common <br />attribute for residentially-used properties. <br /> <br />c. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly <br />development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the <br />district. <br /> <br /> Staff finds this criterion does not apply as the entire area is fully developed. <br /> <br />d. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or <br />are being provided.