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FILE # LA22-000001 22 Feb 2022 Page 6 of 7 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; No change is proposed. The guest house use will likely have a more limited occupation than a principal home on a property. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The home proposed to be a guest house exists today. The existing condition is consistent with the existing character. 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; No change is proposed. The current “Swenson” house is proposed to be maintained as a guest house. 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; Considering the prescribed density of the district, it is possible that the use of a guest house on a nonconforming-sized property could impact property values in the area. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The existing home is screened from Casco Point Road and the lake (due to the setback). The most affected neighbor would be the Abbotts who have supported the Oares’ request for a guest house use. No additional screening would be required. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The listed impacts are not expected to be generated by the proposed use of the structure for a guest house. 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; The guest house is to be used only for the occupants of the principal dwelling or their non-paying guests, there should be no increase of traffic. 13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; Not applicable, the structure is existing. 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; There are no proposed changes to exterior lighting; and 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. There are no expected impacts to these concerns. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official controls to change the status of conditional uses. Engineer Comments. Regarding the proposed new driveway on the Oare property to serve the guest house, City Code permits one curb cut per property. If the Oares wish to add the guest house curb cut they should request the Council authorize them a second curb cut. Public Comments The applicants have provided comments from their neighbors which are attached as Exhibit G. No additional comments from the public have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owners proposes to use the properties in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood?