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FILE # 16-3859 15 Sept 2016 Page 3 of 4 residential visual character and is expected to be compatible with the surrounding area. 8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; The architectural styling of the building is rural in character and consistent with that of the principal structure to be constructed on the property. 9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; A guest house when used under the CUP requirements for said use is not anticipated to have any adverse effects on the neighborhood. 10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; The guest house will not be significantly visible when viewed from off the property. In the opinion of staff, additional screening or buffering will not be required. 11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; The proposed guest house use is not expected to cause any of these undesirable impacts. 12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; It is anticipated that the proposed guest house use will not generate any of these undesirable issues. 13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; The proposed guest house will not affect these features or have a negative environmental impact. 14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; Applicants shall be advised of this requirement; and 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. Staff believes this criterion is met. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official controls to change the status of conditional uses. Covenants Required In accepting this conditional use permit, the property owner will be required to agree to the filing of a covenant in the title of the property providing that the accessory building will not be: 1. Used for a home occupation unless specifically approved by the city or if allowed by this Code. 2. Used as a dwelling unless a guest house conditional use permit is obtained. 3. Rented, leased or otherwise provided for use as a dwelling under any circumstances Septic System Status The property is served by City sewer.