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The grantmg ufthe variance will not be materially detrimental to the pubhc welfare
or injurious to the proy)(jl1y or improvements in such zone or neighhorhood in which
Ult propeliy is located ill that the proposed detached ganlge witb guest house over
It, with the added height, wi]] not be substantially visible hom adjacent properties
nor vu;ually Seel] or accessible "li"cml thee street. The garage and driveway will
continue to provide the necessflry and required parking and ingress-egress on the
site. '] 'he existing house location and conJigLlration will not be changed. Similar
conditions exist within tl)e area and the community and have not proven 10 be
c1etnmen1ulto the neighborhood. Ill" m:ed iell signdieant site hTuding, ex1en,ive
damages 10 e"i~ling trees fmel additionallngh retaining wulls to accommodate" new
two-story slructure is avoided with this desib'll solution, The request is reasonable
and no significant detriment or injury 10 other properties is expected. This project
will he bcne!icialto the publjc and the resielents anel will not conflict or adversely
atIect adjacent residential uses.
Tbe granting ofthe variance will not be contrary to the objectives Dfthe ordinance
in that the addltion is consistent with the existing house and is compatible with
similar structures in size and height within tl1e neighborhood. The request is still
within the objectives ofthe ordinance The location and design Dfthe detached
garage enable the applicant to maintain and provide required parking spaces and the
project, as located and sited, is consistent with the goals of the ordinance. The
objectives of the Code are intended to promote the public's health, safety and
welfare, and to allow reasonable development and use ofpropeliy. The proposed
project has been designed to blend in with the existing house, the natural setrmg,
slope and built environment, TI1e proposed design preserves uni,'Taded land and
landscaping, reduces the need for substantial grading and visual prominence of the
building, The proposal is consistent with the goals and objectives ofthe Glendale
Municipal Code and with the Land Use Element oftl1e General Plan adopted by the
City Council. "TI1e variance is the minimum necessary to afford highest and
efficient use of the propeliy and the stmctures for the fullction the owner would like
to have. This variance will continue to pruvide needed spaces for guests and
parking whid) wm address the changing needs of the propel1:y owners and will be
consistent with the area and theGomlrmnity.
AJ'I'ROVAL ofthis Standards Variance shall be Sllbj"ct t.o the lClllowing conditions:
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Thal the development sha]] be in substantial accDrd with the plans submitted with the
apphcalJon and prcsented at the heming excepl fell' any modifications as may be
required to meet specific Code standards or other conditions stipulated herein as
approved by the Zonin g I'1.dministrator
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consLmelion shall be in cOJ))phance WiOl the Glcnda1c Dnilc1ing Code Find ,,11 otllcr
applicable rcguliltions.