PC R 88-1181RFSOLUTION NO: 88-1181
A RFSpLUTION OF THE PLANNING (�ODIMLSSION OF THE
CI'I'Y OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANGE, CASE
3d0. 88-129, APPI,IED FOft BY pAKQtiSp ESI'ATES
AT LOT 66, LA CRFS'TA DRYVE. (E. DORFMAN�
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WHERF.�S, the Plaiuiing Ccxrrnission of the G1ty of Arroyo Gi�nde has considered
Variance Application No. 88-129, filed by Oakcrest Fstates, for a Variance fran the max�ium
building height of 15 feet at Lot 66, La pesta Drive in the "ft-1" Single Family ftesidential
District; and
W�AS, the Planning Camiission has held a public hearing on this application in
accordance with the (�ty Code; and
WHERF.AS, the Planning Camu.SSion �5nds that the following circutrtances exist:
1. That the adjustrnent authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and district in
which the subject Property is situated;
2. That becai�se of s�ecial cireur�tances applicable to the subject propertY, including
$�ze� Shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict applicetion of the
pt^ovisions oP this chapter is fow�d to deprive the subject property of privileg�s
enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and �der identical zone classifications;
3• That the gi�anting of the Varianee will not be contrary to the intent of this chapter
or to the public sefety, health and welfare;
4. Ttuit due to speciel conditions or exceptional characteristics of the property or its
14cation, the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would result in
dif$culties and tau�ecessaty herdstup;
5. The granting of the Variance will not be materially detrfrnental to other properties
or land ises in the area becai.�se the views currently enjoyed by the surrounc�ing
properties will not be significantly impacted by the propo5ed development;
6. �ere are exceptional or extraordinary circur�st.�nces applicable to the intended Lse
that do not apply to other properties in the same zone. The property has no
apparent or sign�cant viewsheds, nor do� it appear to affect sw�rounding
viewsheds. .
7. �e strict appdication of the orclinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed
by. other properties in the viciniiy or in the seme zone because the 15-foot
restriction would limit the buildable potentiel of the lot, and other paree]s in the
area have been developed with two-story homes; and
8 • �►� gT�� °f the Veriance is canpatible with the objectives, pal.icies, and general
lAr►d tis� specified in the General Plen becei.�se the intent oP the urgency or�nance
is being met, as there is substantial protection of the viewst�eds on adjacent
property, and the proposed developrr�ent is in confom�ance with the g�oels, policies
and objectives of the General Plan.
NOW, THEREFpRE, BE 1T ItFSOLVED that the Planning Canmission of the G7ty of
Arroyo Grande hereby approv�s said Variance subject to the standard conditions of the Cfty and
those listed below:
1. The development of the site shall occur in substantial confo�c� �� .�.
BPP�oved plans.
On motion by Crnmissioner Gerrish , seconded by Catmissioner Boqqess, ,; ai�.c� h�►' the
following t�oll cell vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners.Olsen, Flores, Boggess, Nbore, Scott, Gerrish and Soto
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution wes adopted this 17th day of May, 1988.
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ATI'FSP;
Secretary C��aim