PC R 88-1177Itk50LUTION NO. 88-
A RI�SpLUTION OF THE P�.APIIVING pp1VIN1yS�ION OF THE
CI1'Y OF ARROYO GRANDE GRAN'IqpG A VARIAN(� CASE
NO. 88-125, APPZIED FOR BY pAKCRL''ST I�STATFS
AT LOT 61, PLAITNO LANE. (E. DORFMAN)
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�H�I:AS, the Planning Cbnmission of the CSty of Arroyo Grande has o�nsidered
Varianee Application No. 88-125, filed by Oakcrest Estates, for a Variance fran the m�arrnan
building height of 15 feet at Lot 61, Platino Lane in the "R-1" Single Family Iiesidential
District; and
WH�RE�S, the Plann�ng' (aonrnission h�s held a public hearing on this application in
accordance with the Ctty Code; and
WHERI.A�S„ the PJ��nning Camni.�sion finds that the following circunstanees exi.�t:
1. Th�t the adjustrnent authorized shall not constitute a grant of spedal privilege
inconsistent wlth the limitations upon other ptbperties in the vicinity nnd district
in which the subject property is situated;
Z• That becei.se of special circunstances applicable to the subject propeMj,, ineluc�ng
size, shape, topc�graPhy, location, or s�rounc6ng�s, the y�trict appltcation of the
provisions of this chapter is found to deprive the subject property of privileges
enjoyed by other propertiey in the vicinity and tmder identical zone classifi-
cations;
3. That the �anting of the Variance will not be contraty to the intent of this
chapter or to the public safety, health and welfare;
4. That due to special conditions or exceptional characteristics of the property a. �ts
location, the strict application of the provisions of this chapter wouid t�sult in
difficulties and unnecessary har�s}up;
5. The granting of the Variance will not be materially detrimental to other properties
or land uses in the area becau�se the views currently epjoyed by the si.Qrotmding
ProPerties wIll not be signi�cantly impacted by the proposed development;
6. There are exceptionel or extcaorcfinary circu�tar��� app��ble to the intended
use th�t do not apply to other properties in the same zone. The property has no
apparent or significent vieyvsheds, nor does it appear to affect surrotmding
vieryvsheds.
7. The strict application of the ordinance deprives such property of privileges
enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity or in the sr�me zone because the 15-
foot restriction vu�uld limit the bidldable potential of the lot, and other pnrce]s in
the area have been developed with two-story homes; and
8 The granting of the Variance is canp�tible with the objectives, p�olicies, and
general ]and u�es specified in the General P1r�n because the intent of the urgency
ordinance is being met, as there is substantial protection of the viewsheds on
adjacent property, arid the proposed development is in confam�ance wIth the goals,
policies and objectives of the General P1an�
NOW, THEREgpR,E, Bg 1T g,�pLVEp �t the P9anning Carmissian of the C�ty of
Arroyo Grande hereby approves said Variance subject to the standurd conditions of the G�ity
end those listed below:
1. The development of the site shell occur in substantial confom�ance K�ith the
approved plAns.
On motion by Ca�mitsioner Gerrish , seconded by Carrmi.�sioner Bogg� by the
following roll call vote, to �nZt:
Ay�; Conunissioners Olsen, Nbore, Flores, Boggess, Scott, Gerrish and Soto
NOFS: None
ABSENT; None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 17th day of May, 1988.
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Secretary Chai -