09-19-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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� . ' FILE#16-3859 15 Sept 2016 Page 2 of 4 Section 78-420- Lot Area/Width: RR-16 Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200' Actual 417,926 s.f. (9.5 acres) ±480' Section 78-1403-Structural Covera�e: The property exceeds 1.99 acres in area;therefore it is not subject to the 15%structural coverage limitation. Section 78-1680-Hardcover Calculations: The property is located in Tier 1,and is subject to a 25% hardcover limitation. The property currently has approximately 25,000 square feet of hardcover, or 6%.The applicant is not proposing any new structural or hardcover improvements. Applicable Regulations: Guest House Conditional Use Permit (Citv Code Section 78-418(2)) The property is within the RR-16 zoning district which requires a minimum of 2.0 acres per lot. The Code provides for a guest house use on properties with twice the minimum acreage for the respective district. In this case 4.0 acres is required;the property has 9.5 dry acres and meets this requirement. The guest house covenants apply. Applicable Regulation:Conditional Use Permit(Section 78-916) The Planning Commission may recommend and the Council may grant a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) as the use permit was applied for or in modified form. On the basis of the application and the evidence submitted,the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: 1) Consistent with the community management plan; The proposed use is residential in nature and residential use is consistent with the CMP guiding for this neighborhood. 2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; The guest house is conforming in location,size and height on the property. 3) Adequately served by police,fire, roads, and stormwater management; The proposed use will be adequately served by existing services and facilities. 4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; The proposed guest house,as well as the principal residence,will be connected to city sewer and a private well. S) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; Staff believes this criterion is met. 6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; The proposed guest house is residential in character and its use is expected to be compatible with the surrounding area. 7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The guest house has a rural