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b. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. Staff finds this criterion to be met. Use of a detached garage of this size is a common attribute for residentially used properties. c. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. Staff finds this criterion does not apply as the entire area is fully developed. d. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. Staff finds this criterion to be met. The applicant intends to construct a new concrete slab for the proposed garage, but not a full driveway. Existing utilities and access roads are sufficient. At the time of building permit, the applicant will be required to maintain drainage in a manner to not negatively affect neighboring property. If the applicant wishes to construct a full driveway, a curb cut permit must be obtained. e. That the special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it located. Staff finds this criterion to be met. The proposed garage addition meets all required setbacks and will not place the lot out of compliance with impervious surface (50%), structural coverage (30%), or height standards (30’). Thus, staff has determined the proposed garage meets all Special Use Permit standards as noted above. NONCONFORMING USE PERMIT ANALYSIS The applicant proposes to construct a 792 SF detached garage. The survey submitted by the applicant shows the existing home located within the 30 foot front yard setback. Because of this nonconformity, a Nonconforming Use Permit is required. The following nonconformities are present on site: • Front yard setback of approximately 28.9’ when 30’ is normally required (principal structure). • Side street yard setback of 15.0’ when 30’ is normally required (shed 1). • Side street yard setback of 19.8’ when 30’ is normally required (shed 2). Section 8-460 of the Zoning Code allows a nonconformity to continue or expand if one or more of the following condition are met (staff responses in italics): A. The total number of nonconformities is reduced.