Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/07/2004

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. 9, That the addition contains its own kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom, all of whiqh are separated from the main living quarters by an atrium door, and its own furnace, water heater and gas meter, and is therefore considered to be an accessory apartment by City Staff. . , " 1 .) . 14. 15, 16, 17, e 18. 19. 20, 10. That the Applicant has stateD that the accessory apartment has been utilized as such ever since it was constructed in the 1970's and the Applicant continued this use when taking ownership of the dwelling unit in 1991. 11, That City Staff has determined that the homeowner responsible for constructing the accessory apartment in the 1970's never properly obtained a conditional use permit in accordance with City Code and therefore the accessory apartment is considered illegal non- confGnning. 12. That the main living quarters and accessory apartment were damaged by fIre in 1993 and upon, inspection by City Staff, the Applicant was informed that a conditional use permit musr:be obtained to bring the accessory apartment into compliance with City Code. . That the Applicant has submitted. a petition signed by four (4) neighboring residents indicating no objection to the added living quarters. Tnat there are other similar permitted conditional uses in the single family district. That the proposed use will not adversely impact traffic in the area. That the proposed use will not be dangerous or detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity, That the proposed use will not substantially or adversely impair the use, enjoyment or market value of surrounding properties. That the proposed use will be maintained in order to be harmonious in appearance with the existing and intended character of the R-1 Rural Resi~~ntial District That the proposed use will be adequately served by essential public services. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beyer and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor James Gilbertson Councilm.ember Gerald Zimmerman CouncUmember Sheila Beyer Councilmember Kenneth Peterson and the folloWing voted against the same: Councilrnember Glen Hardin and L.1e following abstained: . None and the following were absent: 66 None