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Resolution No. PC2022-06
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<br /> Section 2: Findings for Variance/Parking Variance Approval
<br /> With respect to the approval of P22-0126, the Planning Commission makes the following
<br /> findings as required by Sections 18.132.090 and 18.132.110 of the Pleasanton Municipal
<br /> Code:
<br /> A. That because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size,
<br /> shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the provisions
<br /> of this chapter deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other provisions in
<br /> the vicinity and under identical zoning classification.
<br /> Due to the historical nature of the subject site and the existing church/and accessory
<br /> buildings, as well as the several large, mature, Heritage Trees that are located on the
<br /> subject site, a special circumstance unique to this property exists that would preclude the
<br /> applicant from constructing new on-site parking to meet the needs of the proposed use.
<br /> The removal of existing buildings and mature Heritage Trees would not only jeopardize the
<br /> historical integrity of the site, but also potentially degrade the visual character of the subject
<br /> site and the surrounding neighborhood, which is characterized by several well-maintained
<br /> historical and period-appropriate restored residential properties. The Planning Commission
<br /> believes the proposed variance allows for a reasonable solution to the on-site parking
<br /> challenges, allows a long-standing educational use to continue to operate in the City and
<br /> would help minimize impacts on the surrounding area. Although there are no directly
<br /> comparable facilities in identical zoning districts (RM-4), as noted, the City has approved
<br /> several other educational facilities (schools and pre-schools) within similar RM zoning
<br /> districts and in conjunction with religious facilities, including one facility on Rose Street,
<br /> within the same vicinity, the Downtown Specific Plan area. Strict application of the parking
<br /> requirements would deprive this property of the ability to be able to establish a private
<br /> educational facility, similar to these other properties. Therefore, the Planning Commission
<br /> finds the subject site presents special circumstances.
<br /> B. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege
<br /> inconsistent with the limitation on other properties classified in the same zoning
<br /> district.
<br /> The project proposes to provide all required on-site parking, off-site, at an alternate
<br /> location, not adjoining the subject site, and for all students to not be allowed to drive
<br /> themselves and instead walk, use alternative transportation (such as bicycles), take transit,
<br /> or be dropped off/picked up by parents/guardians. While this is a slightly unusual approach,
<br /> that is less-than-optimum, it nonetheless reflects a creative solution to solving the subject
<br /> site's and proposed uses' parking challenges, given the physical constraints that exist. The
<br /> applicant has indicated a high level of willingness to enforce these policies with their
<br /> students and staff and conditions of approval are included requiring the applicant to
<br /> diligently police these issues or face permit modifications/revocation. Based on the
<br /> proposal, the applicant would not be relieved of the requirement to provide parking and
<br /> would instead make available parking spaces for staff and the administrator within a short
<br />eves the subject site presents special
<br /> circumstances and the first finding can be made.
<br /> P21-0715/P22-0126, Lighthouse Baptist School Planning Commission
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