PC R 03-1877RESOLUTION NO. 03-1877
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING VARIANCE
03-002 LOCATED AT 159 PINE STREET APPLIED FOR BY
KEITH SLOCUM
WHEREAS, the applicant has filed Variance 03-002 to allow a deviation from the
minimum lot depth required for the Single Family (SF) zone for a proposed rear lot at 159
Pine Street; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered
Variance 03-002 at a public hearing on June 17, 2003 in accordance with the
Development Code of the City of Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the
General Plan and Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo
Grande Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and has determined that the
proposed project is categorically exempt under Section 15315 of the CEQA
Guidelines; 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 within the surrounding area.
2. That 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.
3. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation
would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other
properties classified in the same zone.
4. That 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.
5. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
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safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
6. That the granting of a variance is consistent with the objectives and policies of
the General Plan and the intent of the Development Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby Variance 03-002 with the above findings and subject to the
conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Arnold, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Keen, Arnold, Fowler and Chair Guthrie
NOES: Commissioner Brown
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 17t' day of June, 2003.
ATTEST:
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LA REARDON-SMITH, AME G&HRIE, CHAIR
COMMISSION CLERK
AS TO CONTENT:
ROB STRONG,
COMMUNITY DEVELO
NT DIRECTOR
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
VARIANCE 03-002
159 PINE STREET
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Variance 03-002.
3. Development shall conform to the Single -Family (SF) zoning requirements
except as otherwise approved.
4. The applicant shall, as a condition of approval of this tentative or final map
application, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Arroyo Grande,
its present or former agents, officers and employees from any claim, action,
or proceeding against the City, its past or present agents, officers, or
employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul City's approval of this
subdivision, which action is brought within the time period provided for by
law. This condition is subject to the provisions of Government Code Section
66474.9, which are incorporated by reference herein as though set forth in
full.
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