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nI1EMORANDUM TO; FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: REQUEST: PLANNING COMMISSION TOM RIEDESEL OCTOBER 5, 2011 GARAGE CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AN OVERSIZED GARAGE LOCATION: 5 HILLARY FARM LANE APPLICANTS: GREG SMITH / MELISSA GELLER Mr. Smith and Ms. Geller are requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit which, if approved, would allow construction of a 1,250 square foot (25' x 50') 4 stall garage. The garage is planned to replace a garage which burned down several years ago, prior to the applicants purchase of the property. Section 4.5(5) of Ordinance No. 43G (the Hillary Farm Zoning Ordinance), limits accessory buildings which includes a garage, to a total of 1,000 square feet except by special use permit. The City Council may grant special use permits and may in the granting of the special use permit, impose conditions and safeguards which promote the guidelines set forth in the Comprehensive Municipal Plan and which are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance. This is stated in Section 5.5(1) of Ordinance No. 43k. Prior to approval of a special use permit, the City Council must determine that the use: 1) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare; 2) is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan, 3) is in compliance with the ordinance. In addition, general standards which should be considered (and are considered general standards for approving a conditional use permit) include: the structure shall be compatible with surrounding uses and the architectural character and design standards of existing uses and development; shall meet or exceed performance standards established in the Zoning Ordinance, and the structure shall not generate such additional traffic associated with the use that would over burden or exceed the capabilities of streets and other public services and facilities including, but not limited to parks, schools and utilities serving the area. The garage is proposed to be detached initially, but plans are to join the structure to the house by constructing a breezeway in the future. The garage is proposed to be constructed on the north side of the house and will be screened from other residences in the area by vegetation or the Smith/Geller house, The architectural design of the garage is consistent with the house. The use as proposed, appears to meet the standards: set forth by the Zoning Ordinance to approve the special use permit as requested. TR/psw cc:add.fife. b;smith-2