01-17-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE # LA22-0000065 17 Jan 2023 Page 5 of 5 residence. The two buildings are similar in exterior finish. The applicants plan to paint the “Swenson” home to match the principal building in the spring. This criterion is met. g. A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces (enclosed or on a driveway) shall be required for the ADU. The applicants have provided a site plan demonstrating conformance with the ADU parking requirement. This criterion is met. h. ADUs must be constructed on a permanent foundation with no wheels. This criterion is met. i. The property shall only have one address. The ADU may not be addressed separately from the primary residence. Currently the two are addressed separately. Upon approval of a variances permitting the ADU the property will be split and combined with the Abbott and Oare properties. This criterion will be met. j. The ADU may not be subdivided or otherwise segregated in ownership from the primary residence structure. This criterion will be met. Public Comment No comments from the public have been received for this application. 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? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Staff is able to support the variance addressing the utility connections as an existing condition to minimize disturbance to the property and the existing connections. Staff found no practical difficulty to support the lot area variance for approval of the ADU on the property. The minimum acreage requirement cannot be met therefore the property does not qualify for an ADU. Planning Staff recommends denial of the lot area variance for the ADU use. The Oares are permitted to maintain plumbing facilities in the “Swenson” house with a restrictive covenant addressing the use as an accessory building with full plumbing facilities. As the building is currently a fully appointed home, Staff recommends the Commission discuss whether or not modifications to the existing home are appropriate under this scenario. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application & Narrative Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Proposed Survey Exhibit D. ADU Ordinance (Ord. 279, 3rd Series) Exhibit E. Aerial & Site Photos Exhibit F. Parking Exhibit Exhibit G. RLS 1470 Exhibit H. Property Owners List Exhibit I. Plat Map