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Abandonment No. 2010-03 Variance No. 201 1-1 O October 10, 2011 Page 4 Variance Request Variance requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Variance requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That there exists a special circumstance related to the property, such as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings. • That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rjghts. • That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding property. • That the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the variance. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information, staff has prepared the following analysis, which forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the variance request staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the variance. The project site has a special circumstance related to its shape and its location. The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to allow a reduction in required street frontage from 50 feet to approximately 48 feet for Parcel 1 and 15 feet for Parcel 2. The proposed sites are composed of a landlocked remnant excess parcel which resulted from the I-5 freeway widening and the area of the street to be vacated. Because the freeway runs diagonal to the existing development pattern of streets and parcels, the two remnant parcels are generally triangular in shape. While the size and width at most of the parcel's depth will comply and exceed with the zoning standards, the street frontage will not, as the total street frontage for both parcels is located at the narrowest portion of the triangle. Both parcels, at its narrowest point are about 63 feet wide as measured from the back of the front yard setback. Once the parcel lines are adjusted, Parcel 1 will have an approximate frontage of 48 feet, while Parcel 2 will have approximate frontage of 15 feet. In order to be able to accommodate vehicular access to both parcels, a common driveway will be constructed. A reciprocal easement agreement for egress and ingress will be created, recorded and maintained in perpetuity or until such time as the homes are demolished. 75A-6