2001-045 - Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-14

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EXHIBIT "D" FINDINGS OF FACT VARIANCE NO. 2001-03 That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of the Municipal Code; The existence of two buildings on-site and the lack of parking expansion opportunities limit the ability to provide both parking and landscaping in full compliance with the development standards. The approval of a reduction in parking utilizing the Urban Land Institute's accepted methodology allows a mixture of uses to utilize the property. Based on the analysis, parking will be adequate to handle the uses on-site. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights; Approval of the parking and landscape variance allows the applicant to utilize the existing buildings and site in a safe manner while providing adequate parking and landscaping for the development site. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property; Granting a variance will not be detrimental to the public and surrounding properties by not requiring full compliance with parking and landscaping. The approval to allow a reduction in parking and landscaping requirement will not be a detriment to the surrounding properties, Based on the parking analysis, adequate parking will be provided and will not impact the surrounding environment. 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 City's General Plan land use designation for the area. Resolution No. 2001-045 Page 7 of 7