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Resolution No. PC-92-82 Page 2 a. Additional traffic generation b. Increased parking demand c. Setbacks/architectural integration d. Increased sewer and water demands Traffic Normally, an increase in unit density means that more automobile trips per day will occur in the neighborhood. However, in this case, the applicant is planning to use the second unit for a daughter who currently resides with him. Thus, with the applicant's daughter occupying the unit, there would not be an increase in traffic in the area. In the future, the unit may be rented. Thus, additional vehicular trips may be generated. Any additional trips from the second unit would be considered minimal and there appears to be ample capacity on the surrounding streets for the approximately 4-6 trips/day which can be expected to be generated by the second unit. Parkinq A second unit can increase the parking demand because of the unit's additional occupant(s) and visitors. In this case, the proposed three-car garage would be located at the end of an approximately 27 ft. long by 28 ft. wide driveway. The Municipal Code does not address parking for second units. It is important to provide an additional off-street parking space for this second unit, as has been required of previously approved second units. The applicant has agreed to provide one of the parking spaces in the garage for the second unit's exclusive use. The proposed on-site parking spaces are adequate to handle the anticipated parking demands. Setbacks/Architecture The subject parcel is approximately 16,722 sq. ft. in area, and the second unit would be set back at least 11 ft. from the nearest property line and 38 ft. from the nearest neighboring dwelling. In addition, the applicant has designed the second unit to blend in with the remainder of the house so that it would not be apparent from off-site. Therefore, the second unit would be compatible with the neighborhood.