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<br />SPECIAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS <br />The applicant proposes to construct a detached garage in excess of 624 SF, which requires a <br />Special Use Permit per Zoning Code Section 4-040 (3) (B). The proposed detached garage <br />would be located along the southerly property line, meeting the 30’ front yard setback and 5’ <br />side and rear yard setback. The proposed garage measures 26’ x 24’ or 884 SF. There is no <br />attached garage or other accessory structures located on the property. <br /> <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 shingles and vinyl siding 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 along the southern edge of the property should provide <br />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 /> Staff finds this criterion to be met. The use of the structure as a garage will not be <br />detrimental to the general public. <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 />