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Topography: Flat Comprehensive Plan Designation: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1, Single Family Residential Surrounding Land Uses: North: Single Family Homes South: Single Family Homes East: Single Family Homes West: Single Family Homes SPECIAL USE PERMIT ANALYSIS The applicant proposes to construct a detached garage in excess of 624 SF, which requires a Special Use Permit per Zoning Code Section 4-040 (3) (B). The proposed detached garage would be located along the southern property line, meeting the 30’ side street yard setback and 5’ side and rear yard setback. The proposed garage measures 22’ x 36’ or 792 SF. Three existing sheds will be removed. No other accessory structures will remain on the property. 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. Staff finds this criterion to be met. The proposed exterior building and material plans submitted by the applicant appear to match the exterior of the existing house. 2. If deemed necessary by the City Council, landscape screening shall be provided to lessen visual impact from adjacent properties. Existing trees should provide adequate screening from adjacent properties. 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. 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 finds this criterion to be met. The use of the structure as a garage will not be detrimental to the general public. Overall the property is well maintained and with removal of the various sheds in connection with construction of the detached garage, the improvements will likely be viewed positively.