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3.0 STAFF COMMENT 3.1 Section 1004.01A3 reads as follows: Detached Accessory Building Size Limit: Total detached accessory building area shall be limited to forty percent (40%) of a required rear yard area, up to a maximum size of eight hundred sixty four (864) square feet. The forty percent (40%) rear yard limitation is calculated by taking the width of the subject lot or parcel and multiplying it by the required rear setback depth of thirty feet (30'), then multiplying that number by 0.4 or forty percent (40%). 3.2 An accessory structure between 864 and 1,008 square feet can be constructed in a rear yard ifit meets the requirements of Sections 1004.01Al (Number of Structures), 1004.01A5 (Overall Area), and 1004.01A6 (Maximum Total Surface Area), and if a CUP is granted. 3.3 The Boucher's have requested approval of an accessory building that is 108 square feet greater than their parcel's allowable rear yard area, requiring approval of a variance. 3.4 Section 1004.01A2 allows one garden shed that does not exceed 120 square feet. The garden shed is not considered an accessory building, thus is not required to meet certain applicable codes indicated in Section 1004.01. 3.5 Staff has concluded the Code would allow a 900 square foot detached accessory structure on the premises with a conditional use permit and a (one) 120 square foot garden shed for a total of 1,023 square feet of accessory building storage space. 3.6 The Boucher's prefer centralizing their items and limiting the number of structures on the property. They have a modest backyard and would like to keep the area free of additional structures. 3.7 An accessory structure 1008 square feet in size eliminates the need for a second structure (garden shed or larger). 3.8 The proposed accessory structure and its placement on the parcel lot reduce the amount of pavement (impervious area) necessary for access and use. 3.9 A single structure allows better control of roof runoff via gutters and the impac rain water has on adjacent properties. 4.0 STAFF VARIANCE FINDINGS 4.1 Section 1013.02 requires the applicant to demonstrate a physical hardship and to demonstrate that no practical alternatives exist that would reduce the need for a variance 4.2 Variance may be granted where the strict enforcement of the literal provisions of the ordinance would cause "undue hardship". The granting of a variance shall only occur when it can be demonstrated that such an action will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. PF3323 RPCA (071101) Page 2 of 5