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i o'’ “1 # ..m Sf' Slightly more than half of the proposed OAS footprint will be constructed below grade, with the portions that rise above grade high enough to be defined as a ‘story* comprising approximately 1 ,400 s.f. This low profile in a south facing slope will result in a reduced degree of visual impact as compared to an OAS of 3,300 s.f. footprint constructed completely above grade. 5. The size of the proposed OAS is related to the needs of the property owner for his non-commercial vehicle storage needs. However, the size of the OAS may be attractive to future owners who would attempt to use the OAS for business or commercial activity, which would be inappropriate and not allowed in the this residential neighborhood. Therefore, it would be appropriate to establish covenants that prohibit the future commercial use of this OAS. A half-bath with toilet and sink proposed on the main level ol the structure are for convenience due to the distance between the OAS and the principal residence structure, and will not provide the potential for occupancy of the OAS as a separate d ^f’elling unit. This half-bath will most likely be connected to the existing main residence septic system rather than use a holding tank. A CUP for this minimal level of plumbing is not expected to result in use of the site incompatible with the single-family dwelling nature of the neighborhood, and is not inappropriate if subject to the standard covenant limitations required by code. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commi.''’ion, reports by Cit>' staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances and conditional use permit on the health, safety and welfare of the community. The City Council finds that the conditions existing “n this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances ami conditional use permit would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicants, but is necessary to alleviate a demonstrable hardship or difficulty; is necessary to preserve a substantial property right of the applicants; and would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan of the City. Page 3 of 6