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PC R 88-116732� RFSOLUTION NO. 88-1167 A RFSOLUTION OF THE PLANNING OOMMLSSION OF THE Cl'1'Y OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANGE, CAS�E NO. 88-119, APPLIED FOR BY MELV IN AND PEGGY CALDWELL AT 565 WOODLAND DRIVE WHEftEAS, the Planning Canmission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered Variance Application No. 88-119, filed by Melvin, & Peggy Calc]well, for a Variance from the ma�dnnun building height of 15 feet at 565 Wood)and Drive in the "R-1" Single Family Residential District; and WHEREAS, the Conmi,s,sion has held a public hearing on this application in accordance with the G�ty Code; and WHF.�tF.AS, the C,orrmi,ssion finds that the following circurristances exist: 1. That the adjustrnent authorized shall not constitute a grant of special pri�nlege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and district in which the subject property is situated; 2. That because of special circurr�stances applicable to the subject pc�operty, including size, shape, topography, location, or surrounclir�gs, the strict application of the provisions of this chapter is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity And under identical zone classifi- cations; 3. That the granting of the Variance will not be contrary to the intent of this chapter or to the public safety, health and woelfare; 4. That due to special conditions or exceptional characteristics of the property or its location, the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would result in difficulties and tmnecessary herdship; 5. The granting of the Variance will not be materially detrimental to other properties or ]and uses in the area because the views currently enjoyed by the surrounding properties will not be signi�cantly impacted by the proposed development; 6. There are exceptional or extraordinary cirewr�tances applicable to the intended use that do not apply to other properties in the same zone. The property has no apparent or significant vievusheds, nor does it appear to affect surrounding 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 restriction would limit the buildable potential of the lot, and other parcels in the area have been developed with two-story har�es; and 8. The granting of the Variance is compatible with the objectives, policies, and general ]gnd uses specified in the General Plan because the intent of the urgency ordinance is being met, as there is substantial pt�otection of the viewsheds on adjacent property, and the proposed development is in conforn�ance Kzth the goals, policies and objectives of the General P7an. NOW, THER.EFOR,E, BE 1T RESOLVED that the P'lanning C�rmission of the Gfty of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said Variance subject to the standard conditions of the City and those listed below: 1. The development of the site shell occur in substantial confocTr�ance with the plans approved by the P'lanning Commission on Apr�1 19, 1988. On �ration by .Canmissioner Gerrish, seconded by Cam�i,ssioner Boggess, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYFS: Crnmissioners Soto, Boggess, Moore, Gerrish, Flores and Chairman Carr NOES: None ABSENT: Ca�missioner Olsen the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of Apr�1, 1988. ATTESI': � . � �-_''_ --- - -- --_.._� �Planning C,orm�ission Clerk �a�