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. . . Planning Commission March 23, 2004 Page 2 Chair Ropp opened the public hearing. Jeff Roehl, 20663 Ulysses Street, applicant, stated that when he recently purchased the home, it was already set up as a rental property. The lower level has a few steps to a walk- out entry and does have some egress windows, but that the three additional bedrooms do not. Mr. Roehl stated that he plans to put in egress windows. He stated that the garage space could either be separated or a detached garage could be constructed if required for approval. Mr. Roehl stated that he felt that because of they way the entrances are set up, it would be impossible to convert the home back to a single family residence. He stated that if he could not use the property as a rental, he would sell it. Mr. Roehl noted that he has spoken with his neighbors and two are supportive and the others are indifferent. Commissioner Curtis asked staff if the property were resold, would the City check to make sure it was not used as a multi-tenant rental. Mr. Leeseberg stated that these types of issues are complaint-driven, and that the City does not typically inspect homes around the City for violations of this type. Commissioner Curtis asked if the property was being rented at this time. Mr. Roehl stated that he has one family renting one unit at this time and that he checked with Director of Planning Michele McPherson and was told he would be allowed to have one rental unit. There being no further public comment, Chair Ropp closed the public hearing. Chair Ropp as if one attached garage was required for each unit. Mr. Leeseberg stated yes. Commissioner Stevens stated that he was not in favor of approving the request. Commissioner Anderson stated that he concurred with staff's recommendation and would :ecommend denial based on the issue of spot zoning, and also the parking and garage space Issues. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER OFFERMAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON TO RECOMMEND DENIAL OF THE REQUEST BY JEFFREY ROEHL FORA REZONING TO R3 (TOWNHOUSE/MULTIFAMILY, CASE NO. ZC 04-03 BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: 1. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY DOES NOT ACT AS A TRANSITION BETWEEN SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICTS. 2. "SPOT ZONING" IS NOT RECOMMENDED. 3. THE SITE CANNOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED PARKING SO THAT IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. 4. THE EXISTING STRUCTURE HAS ONLY ONE ATTACHED GARAGE. THREE WOULD BE REQUIRED. 5. THE EXCISTING STSRUCTURE COES NOT COMPLY WITH DESIGN STANDARDS OF THE R3 DISTRICT. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.