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4,0 REVIEW of REQUEST: 4.1 Manuel Gutierrez has submitted a proposal to construct a detached accessory building (garage) 7 feet from the rear (north) property line and 25 feet from the property line adjacent to Irene Street (east side, side setback on earner lot). The Gutierrez hone was constructed in 1959 and lies approximately 42 feet from the Irene Street property line and 43 feet from the Crescent Land property line. 4.2 The neighboring home (2073 Irene Street) was constructed in 1955 and lies roughly 38 feet from the Irene Street property line. However, an attached garage addition was constructed in 2000 which lies approximately 27 feet off the Irene Street property line. 4.3 The proposed improvement seeks a 720 square foot detached accessory building in the corner s ide /front yard of the lot. The proposed detached accessory building would be placed in northeast corner of the parcel, adjacent the neighboring house, setback 7 feet from the north property line and 25 feet from the east property line. The driveway will be setback 11 feet from the north property line. The Gutierrez lot is 4 feet lower than the adjoining lot to the north and screened by existing vegetation. The proposed height of the garage walls is 8 feet. 4.4 The proposed garage, if setback to meet City Code requirements (match the home setback), would cover much of the rear and side yard with roof and driveway impervious surface. 4.5 The Gutierrez parcel is 11,761 square feet in size, affording 3,528 square feet of impervious area. The current principal structure (980 sq. ft. )7 attached garage (720 sq. ft.) and driveway (702 sq. ft.) occupy an estimated 2,402 square feet of impervious area, which affords Mr. Gutierrez approximately 1,108 square feet of impervious area before the maximum limit is reached. To accomplish this, lair. Gutierrez has proposed to remove the existing driveway and detached garage along the west side of the property. This garage is in a north -south drainage way and is deteriorating. By removing the garage and drive from the west side of the house, a future house /kitchen expansion could occur in this area. 4.6 The Gutierrez lot is designated Low Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan and It is located in the R -1, Single Family Residence Zoning District. 5.0 STAFF COMMENTS/FINDINGS: 5.1 The proposed improvement to the Gutierrez parcel attempts to meet the goals and objectives of the Housing Plan. Specifically, the Housing Flan encourages reinvestment into existing housing to provide increased functionality to retain families within the community to maintain a quality neighborhood.. The proposed detached accessory d building would provide a 4' x 30' two car detached ,garage, PF3468 - RCA 06/02!03- Page 2 of 6