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e. A scaled and detailed site and grading plan (including property lines) being submitted with the building permit application indicating the exact grades and dimensions of all buildings and hard surfaces (driveway, sidewalk, patio) and the proposed detached garage and additional driveway design. Should this site plan be too difficult to create, a property survey will be required in its place. f. The detached accessory building (garage) shall be limited to the storage of the owner's vehicles, lawn and garden items, seasonally used recreational vehicles or items (snowmobiles) and household items. Operation of a home occupation is not allowed within the garage. g. Windows, similar in design to the home, being placed on the north, northwest and southeast building walls to break-up the facade of the structure. h. Gutters installed along the eaves of the detached accessory building to direct roof drainage to the front and rear yards, specifically away from the adjacent residential property to the north. i. The design of the detached accessory building not exceeding a maximum height of 15 feet (midpoint of roof truss) and an exterior wall height of 9 feet. j. The detached accessory building being constructed with similar materials to those of the principal structure and having a similar roof line and materials. k. The review and approval of a building permit must be consistent with the approved plans and variance. Member Bakeman asked where the door was on the proposed garage (south side, adjacent to the driveway. There is enough pervious surface on the site to support this use and driveway.) Member Peper asked for a sketch or elevation of the garage. Windows should be on the sides of the garage. Thomas Paschke said the neighbor does not require windows on the north. Chris Olson said he has no issues with the staff proposal, except to keep the structure as far toward the street as possible to appease the adjacent neighbor. Member Ipsen asked why in the front yard rather than attached garage? (The cost and slope were significant obstacles, according to the Olsons.) Keith Hauer-Lowe, 2948 Old Highway 8, explained his objections to the attached garage proposal (too large, could not get car in back yard). There is a stair adjacent to the house complicating backyard access without moving the garage further from the house. He expressed concern with sound reflection. Windows are not a concern. Will there be eaves along all edges, they should be short eves. Mr. Lowe expressed concern about access to rear yard from the north side of the structure. Mrs. Dorothy Ohnsorg, 2523 Maple Lane, did not object, but noted garages should not be used for anything but residential uses. She said cars and trucks at C2 and Old Highway 8, located at another variance site, have been a problem. Member Blank noted costs and locations (slope) are challenges. The garage is almost the size of the house. Member Peper asked if there could be a setback compromise along the front of the property line - could there be an alternate setback? Thomas Paschke stated the staff is not opposed to other alternatives which can be supported by hardships. Member Bakeman expressed concern about front yard garages and setbacks along Old Highway 8; she prefers a consistent setback where possible and 30 feet in this proposal. Chair Mulder expressed concern about the visibility of the garage - it should be back as far as possible and use gables and awnings. The hardship is the lot and slope. Member Stone said the structure should use similar materials and design wherever possible. Mr. Olson said the design and materials will be similar to the house. Chair Mulder closed the hearing. Motion: Member Stone moved, second by Member Bakeman, to recommend approval of a Variance to Section 1004.01A7 (Location) and a 3 foot Variance to Section 1004.02D5 (Dwelling Dimensions - Side Yard Setback) allowing Chris Olson to construct a 26 foot by 32 foot (832 sq. ft.) detached accessory building in their front yard at 2940 Old Highway 8, based on the findings of Section 5 and the conditions of Section 6