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RECOMMENDATION The owner is proposing to demolish an existing two stall garage and replace it with a new two stall garage. The contractor gives numerous reasons for demolition, which include, extensive rotting of most of the support members, deterioration of the floor plate and the extensive bowing and shifting of all outer walls. The staff finds that the severe deterioration of the garage leaves no alternative other then to demolish it, staff recommends approval of the demolition. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing garage with a new two stall garage which would be located three feet off of the alley which will allow alley access. This would place the garage a few feet to the left of the existing garage. The new garage will have a low pitched hip roof with asphalt shingles. The over all structure will be placed on a new cement pad and will be 26' x 22' in size. It will be located 3' from the lot line, right in front of an alley utility pole. The garage will have vinyl cedar shack siding, to rear double hung style fixed vinyl windows and a side, six panel, metal, with a wood core service door. The garage doors will be made of metal and have raised square panels. The owner has not yet solidified a design for the garage doors, but, has promised to submit a diagram or photo of the door of her choice at the Commission meeting. The owner has made every effort to choose building materials that will best match the existing house and will blend well with other structures in the district. The staff recommends approval of the new garage with final design approval of the garage doors to be given at the Commission meeting. The staff also believes that the driveway may have to be altered to accommodate the shifting of the garage. Even though the owner has note submitted any request to alter the drive the staff feels it may be prudent for the Commission to consider this issue when making their decision. 3