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'' #05-3136 March 10,2006 Page 5 House Plans Applicant's house plans are included with the February PC memo and exhibits. Staff wot�ld note that although the design and l�yout are somewhat Linconventional, the zoning cocle generally does not address the interior design or aesthetics of a single family residence. It is fair to note, however, that there is a kitchen or kitchenette on each of the home's tlu•ee levels, �nd tliat the `studio' above the garage has a high potential fi•om a design standpoint to become a guest apartment as the studio is separated from the rest of the house by a single doorway, has a fiill bath and closet in adclition to a kitchenette, and has � seplrate entrance to the garage. This property would potentially qualify for a guest lpartment CUP if one w�s applied for; it may be prudent to incorporate language into the resolution advising applicant that the studio space cannot be used as a separate rental dwelling unit, and would require a guest apartment CUP if proposed for that use. Issues for Consideration 1. Is the proposed house location acceptable, or should it be inoved filrther rearward? 2. Is the proposecl landscape plan acceptable? 3. Does Council have any other concerns regarding this application? Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the lot width variance. Staff reconunends approval of the average setback variance, subject to confirmation of a house location that is acceptable to the Council. Staff finds that the tluesholds establisl�ed in the Zorung Code for requiring a land alteration CUP are not surpassed with this proposal, hence no such CUP is required. However, if the house is required to be relocated, a revised grading plan should be required to confirm that the 500 c.y. grading tlireshold is not sui•passed and that building 1�eigllt does not become an issue. Cotulcil should review the landscape plan with tl�e affected neighbors to determine whether they find it satisfactory. Council should determine whether an �dvisoiy regarding rental use of the studio space is warranted. COUNCIL ACTION R�QU�ST�D Reach conclusions on the above issues aud direct staff to draft an appropriate resolution.