Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/01/2016

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43,560—65,339 sf 2 200 v (1 acre— 1.49 acres) 65,340—87,119 sf (1.5 to 1.99 acres) 2 400 87,120— 108,899 sf 22 (2 to 2.49 acres) Table 1. City Code Section 117-349 (d)(14)b. The Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit,per City Code Section 117-111.—R-1 Residential District(c) (4),to exceed the maximum allowed accessory building square footage by a total of 824 square feet. The Applicant is proposing to construct a forty(40)foot by sixty(60)foot, or 2,400 square foot detached accessory building. The building is proposed to be constructed with metal panels-grey to match the color of the home-and ribbed white roof with white trim, and a translucent strip at the intersection of the roof and sidewall to allow for the passage of light. The roof is proposed to have a 4/12 pitch. The Applicant has stated that their request is motivated by a need to provide storage for the following items: a 33 foot motor home, lawn care equipment, snowmobiles, a snow blower, 4-wheelers,bicycles and other sporting equipment. The Applicants have also indicated they are planning for future vehicle storage. Aside from the motor home,all storage needs are currently being met by the existing storage space. Variance- Structure Height. Per City Code Section 117-349-Accessory uses and structures. (d) (5)b.,and(d) (14)b. (see Table 1,above) The height of detached accessory buildings shall not exceed sixteen(16)feet on parcels less than two (2)acres (87,120 square feet)in size. On parcels less than two(2)acres,the height of side walls shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet. The Applicant is requesting a variance,per City Code Section 117-349 (d) (5)d. to exceed the established height restrictions for accessory buildings by a total of two (2) feet,which would allow for a mean gable height of eighteen(18)feet.The Applicant is proposing to construct an oversized detached accessory building with fourteen (14)foot sidewalls, 4/12 roof pitch, a peak height of twenty-two (22)feet, and a mean gable height of eighteen (18) feet. The Applicant has stated that the variance request is motivated by the need to store a newly acquired thirty-three (33) foot motor home,requiring a garage door exceeding twelve (12)feet. Variance Process Per City Code Section 117-349 (d)(5)d. Criteria governing consideration of a variance request to exceed height restrictions on accessory buildings shall include,but not be limited to the following: 1. Whether the variance will impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. 2.Whether the variance will have the effect of allowing a use that is prohibited in the applicable zoning district. 3.Whether the variance will impair established property values within the neighborhood. 4.Whether the increased height will be compatible with the principal building on the same parcel. 5.Whether the increased height will be compatible with existing development in the immediate neighborhood. 6. Whether the variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the applicant. Alternatives Alternative 91: Approve Resolutions 416-08-151 and 416-08-152 granting a variance to the established height requirements for accessory buildings, allowing the accessory building to reach a peak height of twenty-two(22) feet with a mean gable height of up to eighteen(18)feet; and recommend City Council approval of Resolutions 916-08-153 and 916-08-154 to grant a Conditional Use Permit allowing for construction of an oversized(2,400 square foot)accessory building. Staff believes that the Applicant's modified request is reasonable and therefore is