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RESOLUTION NO. 01-42 Page 4 • EXHIBIT "B" FINDINGS OF FACT FOR VARIANCE NO. 2001-06 A. 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 this chapter. Due to the relative size of the lot and the setback of the building from the street, the installation of additional wall signage will allow Target the ability to identify new uses and services available within the store. The variance will also allow Target the ability to use the property in a manner that is consistent with similar sized uses. No special circumstances exist on the site that deprives the site of privileges for the monument signs. Other similar sized projects along the Seventeenth Street corridor have installed monument signage that is in compliance with the Sign Code. B. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. • The granting of the variance for secondary signage will allow the tenant the ability to identify a new activity that will be provided within the store. The variance for monument signage is not necessary to preserve property rights as the tenant will still maintain the ability to install monument signs, therefore allowing the ability to identify the business. C. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The secondary signage will not be detrimental to the surrounding area as a condition of approval has been added that wi11 limit the amount of secondary signage allowed on the site. This will assist in minimizing the visual clutter found on structures with multiple wall signs. The granting of a variance for the monument signage may be detrimental to the area by allowing excessively large signage on the site that may contribute to adverse aesthetic impacts along the corridor. D. 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 in any way as the land use designation of General Commercial (GC) allows signage in conjunction with retail uses in the land use designation.