10-19-2020 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#LA20-000064 19 October 2020 Page 2 of 3 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; The proposed accessory building with a storage and office space is residential in character and its use is expected to be compatible with the surrounding area. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The accessory building including plumbing is residential in visual character and is expected to be compatible with the house on the property and the surrounding area. 8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The architectural styling of the proposed accessory building appears to be consistent with the permit for the principal structure on the Property. 9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; The use of the accessory building with storage and office space includes plumbing is not expected to have any adverse impacts. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The accessory building will be situated in a conforming location and will not be significantly visible when viewed from the road. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise,glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The proposed accessory building with plumbing is not expected to cause any of these undesirable impacts. 12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties,traffic congestion, or unsafe access; It is anticipated that the proposed building will not generate any of these undesirable issues. 13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The proposed building has been visually designed to conform to the residence on the property, and will not have a negative environmental impact. 14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; Applicants are hereby advised of this requirement and have noted in the narrative that all lighting will be downcast; and 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare.This criterion is met. Bathing facilities in accessory structures is not uncommon. As part of the review of the conditional use,the city imposes conditions to prevent the accessory building from becoming a second dwelling unit. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Further approval shall be granted only when the following criteria are met: 1. The council finds that the proposed use of the accessory building with a shower will not be detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood.