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that a surplus of parking spaces will be provided for the <br />project, even during times of peak demand. As a result, the <br />parking variance will allow the applicant the ability to use the <br />property in a manner that is consistent with similar surrounding <br />commercial uses. <br />2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and <br />enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. <br />The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation <br />and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The granting of <br />the parking variance will preserve the property owner's ability <br />to lease the building to a use that will contribute to identifying <br />the site as an economically viable development. The tenant <br />space that is the subject of this application has accommodated <br />a variety of clothing and household goods retail tenants that <br />have been unsuccessful in remaining viable. The granting of <br />the variance will allow a new type of commercial use to <br />establish itself in the existing retail center, contributing to the <br />overall success of the former anchor building's reconfiguration <br />and the site as a whole. <br />3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the <br />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 on both weekdays and weekends. Therefore, <br />the reduction in parking will not be detrimental to the <br />surrounding community as it will not result in parking impacts <br />affecting adjacent commercial or residential neighborhoods. <br />Further, the granting of the variance will allow the property <br />owner to fill a long - vacant tenant space, contributing to the <br />vitality and success of the existing site, Finally, conditions <br />have been placed to ensure that the site be in compliance with <br />all other development standards applicable to the 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 health club use is consistent with Goals 1 <br />and 2 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. These <br />goals encourage uses such as 24 Hour Fitness that promote <br />Resolution No, 2016 -xx <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />31 D -24 <br />