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utilized. Other owners are not encumbered by this situation and enjoy the ability to plant and harvest the full extent of their respective properties. " This finding cannot be made because the property does not have any special circumstances applicable to it. The parcel is relatively flat agricultural land of sufficient size and shape to enjoy the same privileges as other properties in the vicinity. This parcel does not have a unique shape. In addition, adjacent to the project site to the west and south are parcels of 358.0, 278.0 and 152 acres respectively in which the Stockton East Water District canal traverses in a similar manner as the proposed project site. f These parcels are under the.same zone classification; and are governed by the same privileges and limitations based on their property size. Ingress and Egress to the entire parcel site can be gained from Escalon-.Bellota Road. Additionally, access to the southern portion of the site can be gained by a crossing on the parcel between the canal and the roadway. Subdividing the parcel does not alter access to the site and it is not situated in a way where the vacant part of the parcel to the south cannot be utilized by the applicant. Finding Two: No Special Privileges The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the property is situated. Applicant's Statement. a. "The granting of the Variance will not confer a special privilege as other property owners do not have the same encumbrances, i.e., due to the Stockton East Water District Canal separating a portion of their parcels from the main portion." This finding cannot be made because granting this Variance will constitute a grant of special privileges. The zone minimum for the creation of new lots is 160 acres. There are no limitations upon this property that are not also on the properties in the vicinity and zone. Stockton East Water District canal is a winding watercourse that traverses over numerous parcels within the project vicinity. It appears the parcels to the west and south of the project site are impacted by the canal as well. The surrounding parcels which are j consistent with the zone minimum in size, have the same zone classification and I General Plan designation as the project site. Finding Three: Use Authorized The Variance will not authorize a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the regulation governing the parcel of property. Applicant's Statement. "This finding can be made because the Variance application is for parcel size only and will not constitute an approval for uses other than those based on the zoning regulations that it falls under." • This finding can be made because the Variance application does not authorize a use that is not otherwise expressly authorized by the General Plan or Development Title. Residential and agricultural uses are .permitted in the AIG (General Agriculture) 2