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' n is proposing a second detached garage. . Heffernan has units, . Heffernan � � � providing explored other options for rovidin addition garage space; however, an attached because of the la garage as not an option out of the duplex and its location on the� lot. Constructing an addition to the existing garage would not provide the amount of storage desired by Mr. Heffernan. With a second accessory building, each unit would also have a separate a and storage space. He has indicated that a City p garage� staff member told him that a second detached garage as proposed was allowed before he purchased the property. 2.3 The re u rred rear yard of the property is 2,295 square feet; therefore, the maximum allowed for data garage a area is 574 square feet (25% of the required rear � yard. The existing ' 4' detached garage is 748 square feet in area (32.5% of the re u1 red rear yard) nd the proposed 4' 6' garage is 864 square feet in area � p re aired rear yard). The total coverage of the required rear yard is (37.6% of the � s the Council pointed out on 7!27/98, the proposed coverage is for 70%. �--I oweve r, a p two dwelling units, net one as is typical. 2.4 The building as proposed would have 10 feet walls and an overall height of 15 feet • with a 4/12 pit ch roof. (The overall height of a building is the vertical distance between the h1� adjoining � highest ad'oinin round level at the building foundation and the midpoint of the roof- between the eave and top of the gable - for a pitched roof.) The exterior of the building will be vinyl siding. 04.o City code, states that an accessory building cannot occupy .� Section '1� � �, more than 5% o f the required rear yard (width of lot x o required red rear yard depth). ` This has been Interpreted reted to mean that a single accessory building is allowed and that the area o accessory f the building cannot exceed 5% of the required rear r yard. Properties are also allowed to have one garden shred up to 120 square fee in area ire addition to the accessory structure. • (D) requires two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit in an R- 2 sect�on �oo�.o�l zoning district, one of which must be enclosed. Section 1013.02 outlines the criteria and procedure for considering a variance. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT 31 In reviewing this request, staff made the following findings (as modified by Planning Commission): I. The proposed variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the cry's Comprehensive Plan and Title '10 of the City Code (Zoning). Section 1004.01 of the City code allows one detached garage and limits the ed garage on this property to 574 square feet (25% of the size of a detach � � p required rear yard = 76.5 x 30/4). The proposed garage will bring the total RCA(P F 302 1) - 07/27/98-- Page 2 of 4