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12. The purpose of the regulations governing the R-l Zoning District is: "Purpose. To stabilize and protect the residential character of the [R-ll] district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life on a neighborhood basis." (S5.1) 13. Granting of the variance with respect to the ramp would be contrary to the purpose and intent of Section 5.1 in that it would permit further intrusion upon the privacy of Appellants inherent in the use of Applicant's Property as an elderly care facility. 14. There are no special circumstances applicable to the Property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings that, because of the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance, would deprive the Property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under the identical zone classification in that, to the extent special circumstances do exist, they are created by the use, and not the physical condition, of the Property. 15. The adjustment which would be authorized by the proposed variance with respect to the ramp, if granted, would constitute a grant of a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the Property is located. CONCLUSIONS AND ORDER A. The appeal should be, and is hereby, granted with respect to the proposed ramp. Uncovered conventional stairs shall be constructed and installed in lieu of the ramp. B. To the extent the deck does exceed the one-foot height limitation of Section 32.11d, the variance as granted by the Zoning Administrator shall remain in full force and effect. C. The conditions set forth in the variance as granted by the Zoning Administrator, and each of them, shall remain in full force and effect; provided, that reference to "handicap ramp" therein shall be deleted and the words "unenclosed stairway" shall be substituted therefor. Dated: August 1, 1994 Council of Redwood City Judy Buchan, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk MINUTE ORDER NO. 94-184 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTE BOOK NO. 52 August 1,1994 Page No. 343 Page 9 .. ,- ,,- .. ."".,_...----._--_._.----_.._..._._-_.._---_.,..,.........._----~