PC R 88-11783 `� �
RF�OLUTION NO. 88-
A R�50LUTION OF THE PZ.ANNING OOMMLSSION OF THE
CI'i'Y OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VASZANCE, CASE
NO. 88-126, APPLIED FOR BY OARCIt�T F�'1'ATF�
AT LOT 63, PLATINO LANE. (E. DORFMAN)
WH[E�tEAS, the Planning Carrmission of the C�ty of Arroyo Grande has considered
Variance Application No. 88-126, filed by Oakcrest Estates, for a Variance fran the ma�dmum
builcling height of 15 feet at Lot 63, Platino Lane in ttie "A-1" Single Family Residential
District; and •
WHEREAS, the Planning Gacrmi.ssion has held a public hearing on this application in
acoordance with the �ty Code; and
WHLREAS, the Planning Carrmission ffnds that the following circiar�stances exist:
1. That the sdjushnent authorized shall not constitute a grant of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and �strict
in which the subject p�operty is situated;
2. 'I7�at becat�se of speciel ciretmstances applicable to the subject ptbperty, including
size, shape, topography, location, or surrotmchngs, the strict application of the
provisior� oP this chapter is Yound to deprive the subject property of privileges
enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity tznd under ide�tical zone elessifi-
catior�
3. 'I�at the granting of the Variance will not be contrary to the intent of this
chapter or to the publie safety, health a�nd welfare;
4. That due to special conditions or exceptional chsr�eteristics of the property or its
location, the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would result in
dif�iculties and unnecessary harctship;
5. The granting of the Variance will not be materially detrfrnental to other properties
or land uses in the ac�ea because the views currently enjoyed by the surrounchng
properties will not be significantly impAeted by the proposed developrnent;
6. There are exceptional or extraordinary circunstances applicable to the intended
use that cb not apply to other properties in the same zone. The property has no
npparent or significant viewsheds, nor does it appear to affect svrrounding
viewsheds.
7. The strict application of the ordinance deprives such property of privileges
enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity or in the same zone because the 15-
foot re�stMetion would lirr�it ttie buildable potentiel of the lot, and other parcels in
the arna have been developed with two-story hanes; and
8. The granting of the Variance is canpatible with the objectives, policies, and
g�eneral land use.s specified in the General Plan beca�e the intent of the urgency
ordinance is being met, es there is substantial protection of the viewsheds on
adjacent property, and the proposed developrnent is in confomlance with the goe]s,
policies and objectives of the General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT It�OLVED that the P9anning Canni.ssion of the C7ty of
Arroyo Grande hereby approves said Variance subject to the standard conditions of the C�ty
and ttwse listed below:
1. The development of the site shall occur in substantial confom�anee with the
approved plans.
On motion by Carrrdssioner Gerrish , seconded by Carmissioner Boggess; -a�d� bv- the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYI�: Comnissioners Olsen, Flores, Boggess, Nbore, Scott, Gerrish and Soto -
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the Yoregoing Resolution was adopted this 17th day oY May� 1988.
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ATTF5I's �
Secretary ' �