2001-05 r_ RESOLUTION NO. 01-05
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,APPROVING VARIANCE CASE NO. 01-05
AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CASE NO. 01-04
WHEREAS,the applicant,Robert Chagolla Construction,has applied for the approval of
Variance Case No. 01-05 and Environmental Review No. 01-04 to modify the required lot width
of 60 in the Rl -7.2 Zoning District to 55 feet; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
September 20, 2001; and
WHEREAS,the requested variance was heard and considered in conjunction the
application for Tentative Parcel Map No. 01-01
WHEREAS,under the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)Article 19,
`section 15303 this project qualifies for a Class 15 -Minor Land Division in that the parcel is
located in an urban setting; is relatively flat; and is adequately served by public services.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,AS FOLLOWS:
1. That a special circumstance regarding the size, shape,topography, location or
surroundings of the subject properly exists. The subject site is a remainder piece
that was not included in the subdivisions which were approved in the immediate
area.
2. That because of the special circumstance,the strict application of the zoning
ordinance deprives the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other property in
the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. The majority of lots in the
immediate surrounding area are smaller than the proposed two lots. Without the
variance to modify the minimum lot width requirement, the applicant would not
be able to create the two new lots which are larger than many of the surrounding
lots.
3. That the granting of the variance will not constitute the grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and district
in which the property is situated. Even with the modification of the minimum lot
width requirement,the two new lots will be larger than the majority of lots in the
surrounding area.
4. That the granting of this variance will not authorized a use or activity which is not
otherwise expressly authorized by the district governing the parcel of property.
The proposed uses for both lots will be single family residential which is
compatible with the surrounding area which is also single family residential.
5. That the granting of the variance will not result in a situation inconsistent with the
adopted General Plan of the City of Grand Terrace.
6. That conditions necessary to secure the above findings are made a part of the
approval of the variance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that V-01-05 and E-01-04 are hereby approved subject
to the following conditions
1. The proposed project shall be maintained in substantial conformance with the
plans and drawings submitted to the Community and Economic Development
Department and approved by the Planning Commission as Exhibit 1 except as
modified herein. All plans shall be consistent in terms of property lines and other
measurements. Minor changes or clarifications may be made by the Community
and Economic Development Director.
2. All of the Conditions of Tentative Parcel Map No. 01-01 shall apply.
3. This approval for V-01-05 shall not become effective unless and/or until the City
Council approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 01-01
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at its regular meeting held on the 20th day of September, 2001.
AYES: Chair Van Gelder, Cordim ssi oner AddLngton, Conn-i ssi oner Whitley
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice .Chair Wilson, Comrlissioner Trainor
ABSTAIN None
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J,
Brenda Stanfill, Fran Van Gelder,
City Clerk Chairperson, Planning Commission
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