HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 94-02; Pacific Pointe; Tentative Map (CT) (38)June 10, 1994
TO: PROJECT FILE
FROM: Associate Engineer
VIA: Assistant City Engineer (vlw
PACIFIC POINTE
CT 94-02/PUD 94-01
The applicant for Pacific Pointe has requested a standards variance to allow encroachment of the driveway
of the adjacent property beyond the property line of their subdivision on Olive Avenue. City engineering
standards require driveways to be located at least 3' from property lines. After careful consideration of
the circumstances surrounding this request, the Engineering Department has determined that the five
findings required for granting a standards variance can be made, and therefore, approves this request
based on the following findings.
FINDINGS
There are extraordinary or unusual circumstances or conditions applicable to the situation of surrounding
property necessitating a variance of the standards. The existing driveway of the adjacent parcel, which
abuts the common property line, cannot be relocated because of the geometry of the lot and potential
interference with existing structures. Locating the driveway 3' from the common property line would
create awkward and difficult access.
The granting of such variance will not cause substantial drainage problems. The proposed driveway will
not change nor alter the existing drainage patterns.
The granting of such variance will not conflict with existing or future traffic and parking demands or
pedestrian or bicycle use. There will be no elimination of on-street parking as the location of the
driveway will not change from its present position. There are no conflicts with traffic as the distance to
the next driveway is approximately 20'. Through traffic will not be affected as the driveway is located
at the end of the Olive Avenue cul-de-sac.
The granting of such variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property
or improvements in the vicinity in which the variance is granted. The proposed driveway will include
the installation of a new driveway apron which will improve safety and access to the property.
The granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. No change hi
use of the properties is being proposed.
KENNETH W. QUON
Associate Engineer