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Planning Commission Recommendation to City Council: Approval of the CUP request for S. Hillary Farm Qutbu.ilding Following a Public Hearing, discussion, and. motion at the City of Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting on August 3, 2021, the Planning Commission recommends approval. of the CUP reg nest for 5. Hilla Farm Lane. Supporting findings of fact: The request is based on a conservative interpretation. of the Land Use Ordinance suggesting the. outbuilding building could techniicall.y be considered a second outbuilding" due to the consolidation of lots over time. (Lot #1 and Lot #1.0. of Hillary Farm. The parcel now.comprises 9.5 acres. The.proposed. outbuiiding will result a smaller footprint and less impactfuI use that what would have been expected prior to the combination of lots The proposed outbuilding has been designed to match the appearance of the main. house and pool house appearance (painted cedar shake exterior walls, white trim, grey. architectural shingles). The purpose of the outbuilding will be for storage of property maintenance equipment (tractor and implements) as well as providing storage for gardening equipment for an adjacent vegetable garden. The current primary garage is considered an attached structure as it has a full connecting foundation and roof. It does not qualify as a detached structure by city ordinances. Due to terrain changes and trees the outbuilding will not create a visual impact of building density, The design also conforms to the Hillary Farm HOA requirements The design has. received Hillary Farm HOA relimina apgroval contingent on. Ci Approval.