PC R 88-1144299
RI��OLUTION NO. 88-1144
A RF50LUTION OF THE P`LANMNG OONIMI�ION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VA1tIANCE, CASE
NO. 87-113, APPLIED FOIt BY LFANARD BERRY AND
VALERIE BENNETT AT 1585 HILI�CRFSf DRIVE.
WHF.I�EAS, the Pla�uiing Carmission of the CYty of Arroyo Grande has considered a
Variance application No. 87-113, �led by Leonard Berry and Valerie Bennett, for a Variance
from the maxim�un builchng height of 15 feet at 1585 Hillcrest Drive in the "R-1" Single Family
Residentiel District; and
WHEREAS, the Carmission htls held a public hearing on this application in accordance
with the Gfty Code; and
WHERLAS, the Carrrnission finds that the follawit� cireiur�stances 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 clistrict
in which the subject property is situated.
2. That because of special circunstances applicable to the subject property, ineluding
size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, 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 classifications.
3. That the granting of the Variance will not be contraiy 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 or its
location, the strict npplication of the provisions of this chapter would result in
difficulties and unnecessary hardship. � �
5. The granting of the Variance will not be materially detrimental to other properties
or land uses in the area because the views currently enjoyed by the surrounc�ng
properties will not be significantly impacted by the proposed development.
6. There are exceptional or extraordinary circt¢r�stences applicable to the intended
use that do not apply to other properties in the same zone. The property has an
extreme slope and is an oddly shaped parcel.
7. The strict application of the ordinance deprives such property of privileges
enjoyed by otlier properties in the vicinity or in the same zone because the 15-
foot restriction would limit the buildable potential of the lot due to the steep
slope and odd shape of the lot.
8. The granting of the varianee is compatible with the objectives, policies, and
genera 1]and uses specified in the General Plan because the intent of the urgency
ordinance is being met, as there is substantial protection of the viewsheds on
adjacent property, and the proposed development is in confom�ance with the goals,
policies and objectives of the General Plan.
NOW, THERF.FORE, B� I'1' RESOLVED that the Planning C.om�rvssion of the G�ty of
Elrroyo Grande hereby approves said V�riance subject to the standard conditions of the GYty
and those listed below:
1. The development of the site shall occur in substantial
conforn�ance with the p]ans approved by the Pl��g C�nmission
on January 5, 1988.
On motion by C',arrnissioner olsen , seconded by Ca�missioner Moore � and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Acting Chairman Soto
NOFS: Commissioners Olsen and Moore �
�T�= Cca�unissioner Boggess
ABSENT: Commissioners Flores, Gerrish and Chainnan Carr
the foregoing Resolution was defeatcd this 19th day of January 1988 due to the
lack of a ma�ority vote.
ATTFST: � (
Secretary �' - �---�`, ---- --