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• side property lines that could be used to access a garage if constructed in the rear yard. There are no special circumstances relating to size, shape, topography, location or surroundings that would prevent this property from meeting current Municipal Code parking requirements, and therefore a second driveway would not deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this chapter. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The applicants are requesting approval of a second driveway on their property so that they can park additional vehicles on their property. The property in question has an existing driveway. Additionally, this lot is larger than many properties in the City and has enough property to accommodate the construction of a two car garage in their rear yard, which would eliminate an existing legal nonconforming situation by bringing the property into compliance with City parking standards for single-family residential property. Because this property can meet City parking codes, the granting of the requested variance is not necessary for the preservation • and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. Limiting the number of driveways on single-family property has the affect of limiting the amount of pavement within a front yard setback, resulting in increased landscaping and a more aesthetic streetscape for the neighborhood. The granting of a variance for a second driveway decreases the amount of landscaping in front of a house and increases the number of cars that are likely to be parked within the front yard setback, which is an area that would otherwise be landscaped. Less landscaping and additional paving would affect property values which would be detrimental to the public welfare and injurious to surrounding property owners. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The granting of a variance for a second driveway would not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The property in question is located within aSingle-Family Residential • neighborhood which is consistent with the General Plan Resolution No. 2005-51 Page 2 of 5