6002 COMMERCIAL AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

i; �,i ,pyy �11 �I �IC, Public Welfare: �� Finding: The structure is a 2300 sq. ft. two-story and will continue I� to be used a� storage if the Variance is not granted. n ilConclusion: In light of What is there noW, the residential character � of the neighborhood xill not change, based on the fact it changed when I permits were issued to build the original structure. ! I' � ID. Comprehensive Plan: I� Finding: The 1968 Plan shows this area as Single Family Residential; I 1978 plan shows this area as Medium Density Res. I Conclusion: Duplex units are allowed in some Single Family zones. I Duplex units should be similar to single family detached units (height, i bulk, parking). This proposed unit is much larger in scale than a � i� typical single family or duplex unit. i RECOi4MENDATION: APPROVE ; Approve the Variance as re.�uested by the applicant aitl� the following 'i lii . onditions. jl1. Connect the structure with a carport to the existing single fam3ly i residence. I �I STAFF ANALYSIS: i ?'he City recommended approval of this Variance based on the fact that we �, I iss::?d a permit for a garage and storage area that we knew would not be used ' II as such. The building itself, while being constructed, aas built as a garage �� with a residential unit above. It's reasonable to assume that the applicant i; thought this was in keeping uith the Code, but later learned it was not. �I I� I�i I�I � �I I� i'I�I I I � �I �i� I i I i� I I I I f � i� i i I I I � II