PC R 89-1252441
RESOLUTION N0.89-1252
A RESOLUTION OF � PLANNING C�C1�II�lISSION OF TEIE
CITY OF ARROYO GRAIdDE GRANTING A VARIANCE, CASE
NO. 89-140, APPLIED FC>R BY JOfIId R. BECE�iRA, L�OC'.ATED
AT 350 WAL�NU'P STRE��, F�OR REIXJGTION IN THE LOT
AOCFSS WIDTH FRCM 12 FEEP TO 10 F'EET,
AND ADOPTING A NDGATIVE DECLARATION.
WI�tE'AS, the Planning Camussion of the City of Arroyo Grande has
considered Variance Case No. 89-140, filed by John R. Bacerra, for a variance
for reduction in the lot access width from 12 feet to 10 feet; and
W�S, the Planning Cccm►ission has held a public hearing on this
application in accordance with the City Code; and
WI�RF'AS, the project has been found to have.no significant envirorunental
impacts �der the provisions of the California Fhvirorimerital Quality Act .(CE�,)
and a negative declaration can be adopted; and
WfD�12E�S, the Planning Co�mission hereby directs the Secretary to file a
Notice of Determination; and
WF�tF'AS, the Planninq Cammission finds, after due study, deliberation and
public hearing, the following circwnstances exist:
1. The granting of this variance will not be detrimental to other
properties bcause a majority of other properties in this area are
split in a similar coazfiguratian.
2. There are exceptional or extraordinary circtar�stances applicable to
this property because the surrotmding properties have been split in
a similar manner and the applicant is �able to provide a 12 foot
wide access.
3. The strict applicati� of the R-1 zone does deprive such property
of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity or same
zone because the surrounding properties have been split in a similar
rr�anner and the applicant is Lmable to provide a 12 foot wide access.
4. The granting of this variance is carpatible with the objectives,
policies and general plan uses specified in the general plan.
N�1, T�tE, BE IT RF.9�LVID that the Planning Co�miissioaz of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said variance subject to the standard conditions
of the City and those listed below:
1. The applicant shall ascertain and car�ply with all state, county and
city requirements, as are applicable to this project.
2. Developmeiit shall occur in substantial conforniance with the
infornzation submltted to the Planning Co�rmission at the meeting of
November 7, 1989 and marked "Exhibit A".
3. Deve?opment shall conform with the R-1 zoning requiremP_nts, unless
otherwise approved.
4. The ten foot (10' ) easement shal l be posted for no parking and shal l
be maintained with a minim�un vertical clearance of 13 feet, 6 inches .
5. The developer shall upgrade the fire hydrant at the corner of Fair
Oaks Avenue and Walnut Street to City Standards, 4"x2 1/2" outlets.
6. Any residential structures or part thereof oai Parcel A shall have
autanatic fire sprinkler systems installed per Fire Department
specifications.
7. The developer shall repair or construct fro�tage improvemerits prior
to recordation of the final map.
8. The developer shall provide a minim�un ten foot (10') �obstructed
access and drainage easemerit for Parcel A. Where possible, a 12 foot
wide access way shall be provided alang the driveway.
9. The developer shall pr�vide �pr separate water and sewer laterals
prior to recordation o the inal map.
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10. The developer shall provide a drainage plan where Parcel A has
drainage on Walnut Street; on site ponding is discouraged on this
site.
On rmtion by Cannissio�er Soto, seconded by Cce�missioner Gallagher, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Cormiissianers Soto, Gallagher, Brandy, Fischer and Chairnian
Carr
NOES: None
ABSIIVT: Camnissioners Flores and Moore
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 7th day of November 1989.
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Pearl L. Phinney Robert W. Carr
Planning Cornnission Secret ry Chairn�z