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- The subject property is situated on a large corner lot and per the survey of this property the owner can achieve a 15' side yard setback with the proposed garage from the eastern neighbor. The subject neighborhood has an established precedence of many of the owners have one and sometimes two accessory structures in their rear yards. Staff does not feel the proposed garage with proposed constructaon as reflected in the submitted rendering will not contribute to deterioration of quality of life and/or reduction in property values in this location. b.) Is consistent with the character and existing land use patterns in the surrounding area; - See reply to 2a above. Additionally, the construction material will be concrete block(same as the primary residence) and painted the same color as their home. The Architectural features such as two garage doors, exterior lighting, side door/window and hip roof also help provide a residential feel to the structure. Staffhas also discussed with the property owner on the height of the proposed garage not to exceed the height of the primary residence. c.) Will not create or excessively increase traffic or parking congestion or otherwise affect public safety; - N/A; d.) Site shall have suitable drainage, access, ingress and egress, off street parking and loading areas; - Staff is not aware of drainage related problems associated with subject property after conduction a site visit; - Parking/accessibility is not a factor with this proposed use. e.) Site shall have or may have screening or buffering to prevent interference with the enjoyment of surrounding areas; - There is a partial existing landscape buffer/screening existing on the eastern property boundary line. The eastern property boundary is the only direction in which this issue comes into play. The applicant is agreeable to planting shrubs along the west side of the proposed structure. Staff feels no additional buffer/screening is necessary. f.) Site shall meet the applicable requirements of the zoning district in which it is located; - If the conditional use is approved, a permit will need to be applied for through the City Building Department addressing requirements to applicable zoning standards/regulations and pemiitting standards. g.) Any existing or proposed signage or lighting will not adversely affect surrounding areas or vehicular traffic; - N/A. h.) Conditional use will not interfere with or adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of the surrounding community area; - N/A;