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FILE # LA20-000059 <br />19 Oct 2020 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is <br />planned to be used in the future; The proposed building is residential in character <br />and its use is expected to be compatible with the surrounding area. <br />7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character <br />is called for in the community management plan; The garage including plumbing is <br />residential in visual character and is expected to be compatible with the house on <br />the property and the surrounding area. <br />8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding <br />area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; <br />The architectural styling of the proposed building is expected to be residential- <br />looking in character and consistent with that of the principal structure on the <br />Property. <br />9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the <br />area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when <br />compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; The use of the <br />building which includes plumbing is not expected to have any adverse impacts. No <br />information has been presented to indicate such. <br />10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and <br />activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The garage will be situated in a <br />conforming location and will not be visible when viewed from off the Property on the <br />street side, and the views from the neighbors will be screened by existing vegetation <br />and the physical separation. In the opinion of staff, additional screening or buffering is <br />not necessary. <br />11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, <br />dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The proposed <br />building with plumbing is not expected to cause any of these undesirable impacts. <br />12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that <br />cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or <br />unsafe access; It is anticipated that the proposed building will not generate any of <br />these undesirable issues. <br />13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area <br />and to minimize environmental impact; The proposed building has been visually <br />designed to conform to the residence on the property, and will not have a negative <br />environmental impact. <br />14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the <br />public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; Applicants are hereby <br />advised of this requirement; and <br />15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. This criterion <br />is met. <br /> <br />A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Further <br />approval shall be granted only when the following criteria are met: <br />1. The council finds that the proposed use of the accessory building with a shower will <br />not be detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood. <br />2. The council finds that the plumbing fixtures proposed are in keeping with the <br />applicants’ intended use of the accessory building.