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b. Conclusion: Granting the variance is not necessary to provide a property right possessed by others in the vicinity and zone. That the authorization of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located. a. Finding: It has been the experience of the City that excessively large accessory structures in residential zones have a tendency to eventually be usad for commercial purposes even though not originally intended for that use. The commercial uses are not compatible with the residential neighborhood and degrades the area if not checked. This causes long term enforcement problems for the City. b. Conclusion: Authorization of this variance will be materially detrimental to the public welfare and injurious to other property in the vicinity or zone. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the Comprehensive General Plan. a. Flnding: The Comprehensive Plan designation is Single Family Detached. Policies adopted May 22, 1984, call for preservation of the character of single family neighborhoods by maintaining minimum setbacks and regulating lot coverage. b. Conclusion: Granting this variance could adversely affect the Comprehensive Plan as related to the use since an accessory structure the size proposed is not typical of single family areas and so would not maintain the character of a single family neighborhood. RECOMMENDATION: DENY the variance as requested by the Applicant. The Planning Staff would support granting a variance to allow a 1,144 square foot accessory structure in the rear yard with the following conditions: 1. The existing accessory structure shall be demolished. 2. Maintain a minimum five foot rear and side yard setback. 3. Obtain all necessary building permits. 4. Height of the accessory structure shall not exceed fifteen feet. Prepared by Reviewed by a`*� -3-