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FILE #LA20-000022 21 September 2020 Page 9 of 10 lighting or glare resulting from the grading project; the applicant shall be advised of the lighting requirement regarding the home and detached garage; and 15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. The grading project will be monitored by the MCWD, the City Engineer and planning staff so as to minimize nuisances during the project. Staff believes this criterion is met. A CUP may be granted subject to such conditions as the Council may prescribe. Additionally, a CUP shall remain in effect as long as the conditions imposed by the City Council are observed, but nothing in this section shall prevent the city from enacting or amending official controls to change the status of conditional uses. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variances, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested variances? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval. The applicant has demonstrated practical difficulties to support the requested lot area, lot width, setback and hardcover variances without generating neighborhood opposition. The FEMA and City floodplain requirement for a 15-foot elevation bench around the home should be achieved, as there is adequate space on the property and the grading plan can be modified to conform. The proposed landscape plan offers additional infiltration opportunities offsetting the hardcover and structure placed within the 75-foot setback. They have satisfied the criteria for approval of both of the requested conditional use permits. A covenant should be signed by the property owners relating to the plumbing within the detached garage. A haul route will be required with the building permit. The Staff analysis has indicated or assumed a number of updates or revisions to the plans as submitted. The Planning Commission could table action to allow for review, or if comfortable with the level of detail provided for the current review, could provide a recommendation to the City Council. Regardless of Planning Commission action, prior to City Council review the applicant shall provide updated civil and architectural plans in addition to the required certificate of survey, and documentation from the MCWD showing approval of the floodplain mitigation plan. 199 199