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Zoning File #1316 <br />June 29, 1989 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />shall not exceed 1,000 square feet total floor <br />3. Removal of hardcover as proposed by applicant to bring <br />final 75-250* hardcover below 25%. <br />Commission noted the hardships of topography, <br />location of existing trees, and the fact that the location of the <br />existing driveway and garage make this plan efficient in using <br />the existing hardcover areas. <br />Planning Commission also noted that they view the garage <br />setback variances as a separate issue from the guest house use, <br />but that a guest house conditional use permit application should <br />be submitted as soon as possible to resolve that issue. <br />Recall that the neighboring property owner, Ian Booth, had <br />expressed concern regarding past apparent rental use of this <br />property. There is a dwelling unit above the existing detached <br />garage that was allowed to be constructed in the 1970s, <br />apparently when the garage was constructed just prior to <br />construction of the house, and the previous owners had lived in <br />the garage temporarily. Mr. Booth has indicated that he feels <br />the past apparent rental use and guest house use of the dwelling <br />unit over the garage is not appropriate for the neighborhood. <br />Staff Recommendation - <br />Staff recommends approval of the setback variances to allow <br />construction of the new detached garage, subject to the <br />conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. A resolution <br />for approval is attached. <br />Regarding Mr. Booth's concerns, Council may wish to set a <br />deadline for Mr. Barr to make application for continued guest <br />house use of the ^dwelling unit above the existing garage. Also, <br />as part of the review of a guest house conditional use permit <br />applicatioi, staff will inspect the existing house to verify <br />whether separate rental units exist.