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2.3 Section 1004.01A lists the following applicable requirements for allowing accessory buildings. ~ Including accessory structures, principal structures, pavement surfaces, and concrete surfaces, the total impervious surface of each residential lot shall not exceed 30%. ~ The size of the accessory building shall be limited to 40% of the required rear yard area. Rear yard is defined as that portion of the yard on the same lot with the principal building, located between the rear building line as specified in the yard regulations and the rear lot line extending the full width of the lot. ~ The overall area of attached garage space and or detached accessory building space shall not exceed the floor area of the main level of the principal residential structure on the property. 3.0 STAFF COMMENTS & FINDINGS 3.1 The applicant proposes a 208 square foot addition onto the existing 779.88 square foot accessory building, creating a structure 987.88 square feet in size. A conditional use permit per Section 1004.01A.12 of the City Code is required for an accessory structure totaling a square footage between 865 and 1,008 square feet. Staff interprets the Code to allow the existing attached 8 by 12 foot (96 square feet) structure as a separate shed with a separate entrance, in a pre-existing condition. 3.2 The existing (780 sJ.) and proposed (208 sJ.) accessory structure will be utilized for storage and maintenance ofthe five (5) duplexes that lie directly adjacent to 3104/3106 Fairview Avenue. Staff considers the accessory building to be associated with the principal structures on the parcel identified as 3104/3106 Fairview Avenue. 3.3 The proposed accessory building addition will not create additional traffic nor the need for additional public facilities. With proper exterior building treatment, drainage, and landscaping, the building will not have an impact on surrounding property or values. There appears to be no impact on general health, safety, and public welfare. In addition, the project complies with the Comprehensive Plan designation as low density residential uses. 3.4 Conditions may be attached to the CUP that would mitigate the impact on adjacent properties including such items as increased setbacks from property lines, landscape screening, architectural color and design/materials details, drainage provisions, and limiting additional exterior storage. PF3147 - RCA (09/27/99) - Page 2 of 4