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PC R 92-1364qz- RESOLUTION NO. 1364 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMNIISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE NO. 91-160, APPLIED FOR BY GRAND CENTRAL STATION AT 100 BARNETT STREET, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENT TIiAT A TIME EXTENSION BE FII.ED 30 DAYS PRIOR TO EXPIRATION OF A PERMIT OR APPROVAL. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anoyo Grande has considered Variance Application No. 91-160, filed by Grand Central Station, for a variance from the requirement that a time extension be filed 30 days prior to expiration of a permit or approval at 100 Barnett Street, in the General Commercial District; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this application in accordance with the City Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the General Plan and the Environmental documents associated therewith; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that a Negative Declaration can be adopted, and instructs the Secretary to file a Notice of Determination; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist: 1. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship not otherwise shared by others in the sunounding area. Specifically, the project would be required to start over through the permitting process. 2. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties classified in the same zone. The applicant was aware of the procedure for applying for a time extension under the old zoning ordinance and complied with that procedure, however, the applicant was not aware that the Development Code had changed the procedure. K� 4. 5. � The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by owners of other properties classified in the same zone. The granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same zone. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. The granting of a variance is consistent with the objectives and policies of the General Plan and the intent of this title. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Anoyo Grande hereby adopts a negative declaration, instructs the Secretary to file a Notice of Determination; and approves said variance, subject to the following conditions: General Conditions 1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 9 2 � Resolution No. 1364 Grand Central Station January 21, 1992 Page 2 2. This application shall automatically expire on November 7, 1992 unless a building permit is issued and substantial construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion, or a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the applicant may apply to the Planning Commission for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration. 3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the Planning Commission at the meeting of November 7, 1989 and marked "Exhibit A" . 4. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employers, for any court costs and attorney's fee's which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations under this condition. Planning Department Conditions 5. Development shall with all conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 89-452. Building Department Conditions 6. The applicant shall submit a new plan check fee and two (2) new sets of plans and documents to the Building Department for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. On motion of Commissioner Boggess, seconded by Commissioner Groves, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYFS: Commissioners Carr, Soto, Moore, Souza, Boggess, Groves and Chairman Brandy NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 21st day of January, 1992. ATTEST: / _� � � ���(�l�i•� ' L, _�-_ - � - ; - - :�� � .- : � r -