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STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this application subject to several amendments. The issue of height is problematic as the existing residence is one story as viewed from the road, while Ihe proposed garage is two stories. This height discrepancy is exacerbated by the garage being nearer to the street than the existing residence. It is recommended the height of the garage be no greater than the existing residence to maintain the character and integrity of the neighborhood. Staff recommends denial of the requested side yard variance of 4* to allow all' setback where 15 feet is required for accessory structures over 750 square feet. A garage with the proposed footprint of 36 ’ by 28' could be placed either 4 feet to the south or be aligned to face the street at the same angle as the house to eliminate a side setback variance. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for locating an accessory structure on a through lot and approval of the variance to allow the garage to be located in front of the principal structure. Due to the non conforming width of the lot and steep topography, it would be difficult to locate the structure elsewhere of the lot. Staff recommends as a condition of approval of the amended application that the non- conforming 12.3 ’ by 12.47 ’ shed near the street within the required front yard setback be removed prior to any new construction. The additional storage space should no longer be necessary if a garage with the proposed 26' by 38’ footprint is built. Staff recommends approval of the application subject to the above amendments and conditions. Attachments A B C D E F G H I Application Plat Map Lot Setbacks Location Map Topographic Map Permit Record Proposed Structure-Front View Proposed Structure-Side View Sketch of Principal Structure to measure height