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project by utilizing multiple methods. The study concluded <br />that even under peak demand, a minimum of 392 parking <br />spaces will be available within the shopping center. As a <br />result, the parking variance will allow the applicant the ability <br />to use the property in a manner that is consistent with similar <br />surrounding commercial uses. <br />2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation <br />and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. <br />The granting of the variance is necessary for the <br />preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. <br />The granting of the parking variance will preserve the <br />property owner's ability to lease the buildings with uses that <br />will identify the site as an economically viable development. <br />Further, the reduction in parking will provide flexibility of <br />leasing options that would support Policy 2.7 and policy 5.7 <br />of the Land Use Element of the General Plan which <br />promotes rehabilitation of commercial properties and <br />encourages increased levels of investment while anticipating <br />that intensity of new development does not exceed available <br />capacity. <br />3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to <br />the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. <br />The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the <br />public or surrounding properties. As demonstrated in the <br />parking analysis for the project, the site will have sufficient <br />parking to accommodate the various uses during the peak <br />parking hours. Therefore, the reduction in parking will not be <br />detrimental to the surrounding community as it will not result <br />in parking impacts affecting adjacent commercial or <br />residential neighborhoods. Further, the site is in compliance <br />with all other development standards applicable to the <br />property. <br />4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General <br />Plan of the City. <br />Finally, the project will not adversely affect the general plan <br />as the proposed commercial uses are consistent with Goals <br />1 and 2 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. <br />These goals encourage uses such as retail, office and eating <br />establishments that promote a balance of land uses to <br />address basic community needs and which enhance the <br />City's economic and fiscal viability. In addition, the project is <br />Resolution No. 2011-11 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />31 B-84