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RESOLUTION NO. 97-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVLNG VARIANCE NO. 97-12 TO GRANT RELIEF FROM PARKING AND FREESTANDING SIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 5015-5127 WEST EDINGER AVENUE WHEREAS, this Commission held a public hearing on October 13, 1997, on Variance Application No. 97-12, to allow a variance from the parking and freestanding sign requirements imposed by the Santa Ana Municipal Code for an existing shopping center located at 5015- 5127 West Edinger Avenue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: 1. Based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, this Commission finds and determines as follows: 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. As shown in the attached plans, the existing shopping center is a built-out facility that cannot be designed to accommodate additional parking. To preserve the viability of the center and allow the re-use of the structures, it is appropriate to grant the parking variance for retail uses. The granting of the variance will provide the applicant the opportunity to utilize the center in a manner consistent with other nonconforming facilities. The approval of the sign variance will permit the installation of signs consistent with similar shopping centers granted variances for free standing signs. 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 will preserve the applicant's ability to lease the shopping center for uses in keeping with the General Commercial (C1) district regulations and thereby allow the applicant to maintain the economic viability of the center. C. That granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding 1