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Resolution No. 2019-xx Page 2 of 7 service lines and transformers. The variance will allow the Applicant the ability to use the property in a manner that is consistent with similar surrounding commercial uses. The Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district was envisioned to create a strong and viable commercial district with systematic development and landscaping standards. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one (1) or more substantial property rights. The granting of the variance for entryway location will preserve the property owner’s ability to construct an automatic car wash that meets the current industry and development standards as well as the City’s and State’s Building and Fire codes. The granting of the variance will contribute the overall success of the Seventeenth Street Corridor as a major commercial corridor in the City as a whole. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the surrounding property. The site will have safe and convenient access to accommodate patrons through the entry way on Seventeenth Street. The proposed entry way to the Rocket Express Car Wash is located within 142 feet of the intersection and 10 feet away from the major public utility power pole as it will not result in a negative impact to the adjacent commercial or residential neighborhoods. Conditions have been placed to ensure that the site will be in compliance with all other development standards applicable to the property. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City as the proposed automatic car wash use is consistent with Goals 1 and 2 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. These goals encourage uses such as car wash that promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and which enhance the City’s fiscal viability. In addition, the project is consistent with Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element, which supports commercial uses that accommodate the City’s needs for goods and services. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the re-investment of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. Significant site improvements and the construction of a brand new automatic car wash will occur on the site that will enhance the overall 1-24