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c 8 � �-Z3 This section applies to properties containing Single-family Dwellings which do not meet the parking requirements as specified in the current Zoning — Ordinance and regulates if and how they can be enlarged. For single-far�ily uses where an inadequate number of parking spaces exist, staff origi�ally recommended that alterations and enlargements only be allowed "...��p to 3 bedrooms and 2,000 square feet of total living area...", (and subject to providing adequate dimensions for the existing parking and driveway). On December 16 the Planning Commission felt that the proposed ordinance should allow minor exceptions to the 2,000 square foot cap as long as these additions did not create additional parking demand. More specifically, the Planning Commission felt that Single Family Dwelling property owners with substandard parking conditions should be allowed the opportunity to apply for a Use Permit for minor enlargements to their home (in excess of the 2,000 square feet) if the additions qualified, for example, for enlarging kitchens or for bathroom additions. The proposed revision (33.16(a)(7) establishes this use permit mechanism to allow enlargements to homes in excess of 2,00 square feet, so long as �he application meets all of the following criteria: 1. That the Single Family Dwelling property will have no more than three bedrooms after the enlargement. 2. That the enlargement not be intended for use as or conversion to a — bedroom or used for sleeping purposes. 3. That acceptable enlargements be limited to kitchen enlargements, bathroom additions and appurtenant utility/service areas and storage. 4. That the total net enlargement will not exceed 200 square feet (gross) 5. That the total net enlargement will not cause any reconfiguration of the uses of the rooms in the dwelling as used prior to the enlargement. 6. That the enlargement be considered a one-time occurrence over the life of the subject property (unless the regulations change or as otherwise provided in the Zoning Ordinance). 7. That the enlargement not require a variance or other additional special exception other than for the existing nonconforming parking condition. 8. That the property is equal to or exceeds the minimum site area requirement for a single family dwelling. 9. That the property does not contain an accessory dwelling. Although the proposed language contained in this section offers some flexibility to the "2,000 square foot rule", the required findings support the intent and purpose of this zoning regulation, which is to control the potential parking impact of additions (to nonconforming single family dwellings) on their respective neighborhoods. The proposed amendments are determined to be consistent with the previously recommended Zoning Ordinance Amendments.