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6.2 Impact on traffic: The Planning Division has determined that an increase in traffic volume, due to the size of the proposed 908-square-foot accessory structure on the Ash � property, is unlikely. 6.3 Impact on parks, streets and other public facilities: The Planning Division has determined that it is equally unlikely that the construction of the proposed detached garage will have an adverse impact on the City's parks, streets, and/or other facilities. � 6.4 Compatibility ... with contiguous properties: Adjacent parcels have existing accessory structures ranging from approximately 475 square feet to about 850 square feet, but there does not appear to be a nearby accessory building equal in size to that proposed by Mr. Ash. Despite this additional building, the site plan and internal traffic circulation would remain largely unchanged. The proposed detached garage would still be about 30 feet from the adjacent property line to the south (and 65 feet from the residence on that property). Furthermore, because the southern end of the proposed garage is 24 feet in length, which is consistent with the size of an accessory building that could be permitted without a CUP, the existing landscaping may be considered sufficient. 6.5 Impact of the use on the market value of contiguous properties: An accessory structure up to 864 square feet is permitted by the City Code without the approval of the Planning Commission or City Council; the current proposal seeks to exceed this permitted size by only 44 square feet. For this reason, and because the proposed exterior building treatment is to be consistent with that of the principal structure, the Planning Division has determined that the proposed use will not have an adverse impact on the market value of contiguous properties. 6.6 Impact on the general public health, safety, and welfare: The Planning Division believes that the proposed accessory building will have no impact on the general public health, safety, and welfare. 6.7 Compatility with the City's Comprehensive Plan: An accessory structure is a permitted use (and the proposed accessory building is a conditionally permitted use) in the R-1 Single-Family Residence District and is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan designation of Low-Density Residential. 7.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Based on the comments and findings outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of this report, the Planning Division recommends approval of the request for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow the construction of the proposed accessory building, subject to the following conditions: a Because another detached building already stands on the property, no additional accessory structure may be permitted. b Pursuant to § 1004.01 A7 (Accessory Building Location), the detached garage must be located in line with, or behind, the front of the principal building. PF3795_RPCA_120606 Page 3 of 4