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Appeal No. 2019-03 October 15, 2019 Page 7 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one (1) or more substantial property rights. Granting this variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The interrelated property at 301 North Tustin Avenue is currently developed with a car wash, service station and convenience store with minimal landscaping. The proposed integrated development will have more landscaping than what is currently on site and will allow for continued operations of a car wash. Amending the variance to allow for a portion of the lot to have a reduced landscape setback would allow the property owner to redevelop with a car wash and provide for adequate stacking and vehicular turn movements. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. Granting this variance will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. The proposed project will reduce the number of driveways to the site. In addition, the building has been designed to incorporate high quality materials, enhanced landscaping and will continue to provide a service to the nearby community and public. The surrounding uses are commercial and professional uses and will not be impacted by the reduced yards. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city. The variance for reduced yards will not adversely affect the General Plan. The project is located in a General Commercial (GC) General Plan land use which allows for commercial uses such as car wash facilities and service stations. The project is consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, including the Land Use Element and Urban Design Element: Land Use Element Goal 1 promotes a balance of land uses to address basic community needs. Land Use Element Goal 2 promotes land uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. Furthermore, the project is consistent with Policy 2.8, to promote rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourage increased levels of capital investment. The car wash will redevelop the site with a new commercial business that will provide a service to those working and living in the City. Urban Design Goal 1 aims to improve the physical appearance of the City through the development of districts that project a sense of place, positive community image and quality environment. Policy 1.5 promotes projects that enhance architectural forms, textures, colors, and materials in the design of all projects. The vacant lot will be redeveloped with a new building with contemporary architecture and water efficient landscaping. IV. The notice distributed for the September 9, 2019 Planning Commission public hearing, 10 days before the hearing and only to properties within 500 feet of the project was not reasonably calculated to afford affected persons, like the Conklins, the realistic opportunity to 75A-7