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The parcel is located in an area which has recognized parking and circulation issues. The granting of this variance and subsequent approvals on similar parcels would be expected to aggravate the circulation problems as well as compound the parking shortage in the area. 2. The granting of the variance would constitute a grant of special privilege in relation to other lots in this neighborhood. Although there are some lots in the area which exceed the density allowance and are nonconforming to current zoning standards, they were built in conformance with the codes in effect at that time. There have not been any variances granted in this neighborhood for similar applications. If this application were approved, property owners seeking to maximize use of their property would have to be afforded a similar allowance. Because there are no special circumstances, approval of this variance would in effect trigger a change in policy which requires review and consideration by the City Council and Planning Commission. 3. The granting of this variance would be contrary to the intent of the ordinance. The established lot width requirement of 75 feet provides for adequate light, air, and circulation between multi-family buildings and property lines. A wider lot width also accommodates a greater diversity in design of the structure. The intent of the ordinance is to apply performance standards consistently within each district unless there are special circumstances which preclude a property owner ITom developing his/her lot. Since there are no such special circumstances in this case, the granting of the variance would be considered arbitrary and a grant of special privilege. Karina Rizk, Project Planner CJ:KR:kr" CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE OF COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTING (BUCHAN, CLAIRE, HOWARD, LA BERGE AND MAYOR HARTNETT.) MINUTE ORDER NO. 97-015 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Hartnett declared a recess at 8:53 p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:07 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilman Leipzig returned to the dais at this time. B. Public Hearing to Introduce an Ordinance to approve the $2.65 per gallon wastewater treatment capacity fee (currently $2.50), and amend Section 27.101 of the Redwood City Code to reflect the new fee. The one time fee would be charged for all new connections, not existing connections, to the sewer system, and will pay for the expansion of the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 55 JANUARY27,1997 MINUTES Page No. 114 PAGE 11