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4 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. That the addition contains its own kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom, all of wMoh are separated from the m~in living quarters by an atrium door, and its own furnace, watea- heater and' gas meter, and is therefore considered to be an accessory apartment by City. Staff, That the Applicant has stated that the accessory apartment has been utilized as such ever since it was constructed ia.the 1970's and the Applicant continued this use when takSng ownership of the dwelling unit in 1991. That City Staff has determined that the homeowner responsible for constructing the acces, sory apartment .in the 197frs never properly obtained a conditional use permit in acco~ce with City Code and therefore the accessory apartment is considered illegal non- conforming. Thatlthe main living quarters and accessory apartment were damaged by rue in 1993 and upom inspection by City Staff, the Applicant was informed that a Conditional use permit mustibe 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. That there are other similar permitted conditional uses in the single family district. That the proposed use will not adversely impact traffic in the arem 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- I Rural Residential District. That the proposed use will be adequately sewed 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 ia favor thereof: Mayor James Gilbertson Count!member Gerald Z~mmerman Coun~lmember Sheila Beyer Counc.ilmember Kenneth Peterson and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Glen Hardin and the following abstained: None and the following were absent: None