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<br /> 0.4 A~ Iq <br /> H. Relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and <br /> floodplain management program for that area; <br /> I. Safety of access to the property in time of flood for ordinary and <br /> emergency vehicles. <br /> J. Expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of <br /> flood waters expected at the site; and <br /> K. Costs of providing governmental services during and after flood <br /> conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities <br /> such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water system, and streets and bridges. <br /> Sec. 41.6.3. CONDITIONS FOR VARIANCES: <br /> A. Generally, variances may be issued for new construction, substantial <br /> improvement, and other proposed new development to be erected on a lot <br /> of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with <br /> existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing that <br /> the procedures of Articles IV and V of this Chapter have been fully <br /> considered. As the lot size increases beyond one-half acre, the technical <br /> justification required for issuing the variance increases. <br /> B. Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of "historic <br /> structures" (as defined in Article II of this Chapter) upon a determination <br /> that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's <br /> continued designation as a historic structure and the variance is the <br /> minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the <br /> structure. <br /> C. Variances shall not be issued within any mapped regulatory floodway if <br /> any increase in flood levels during the base flood discharge would result. <br /> D. Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is <br /> the "minimum necessary" considering the flood hazard, to afford relief. <br /> "Minimum necessary" means to afford relief with a minimum of deviation <br /> from the requirements of this Chapter. For example, in the case of <br /> variances to an elevation requirement, this means the City Council need <br /> not grant permission for the applicant to build at grade, or even to <br /> whatever elevation the applicant proposes, but only to that elevation which <br /> the City Council believes will both provide relief and preserve the integrity <br /> of this Chapter. <br /> E. Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice <br /> over the signature of the Administrator that: <br /> (1 ) The issuance of a variance to construct a structure below the base <br /> flood level will result in increased premium rates for flood insurance <br /> up to amounts as high as $25 for $100 of insurance coverage; and <br /> (2) Such construction below the base flood level increase the risk to life <br /> and property. It is recommended that a copy of the notice shall be <br /> recorded by the Floodplain Administrator in the Office of the San <br /> Mateo County Recorder and shall be recorded in a manner so that <br /> it appears in the chain of title of the affect parcel of land. <br /> Atty/Ord/Ord.223 <br /> 102704 17 <br /> r <br />