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APPLICATION - VARIANCE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FILE NUMBER: VR - OTHER Describe any items of historical or archaeological interest on-site(e.g.cemeteries or structures): There are no historical or archaeolo 'cal interests on-site. Describe any on-site or off-site sources of noise or vibration(e.g.freeway noise,heavy equipment,etc.): There is some heavy equipment use(tractors)during farming operations. (Seasonal) Describe any on-site or off-site sources of light or glare(e.g.parking lot lighting or reflective materials used): There is no proposed on-site or offsite sources of light or glare. Describe any on-site or off-site odor(e.g.agricultural wastes): ere is very little odor from fertilizers and Government approved pesticides for Ag use. Describe any displacement of people that will be caused by the project(e.g.numbers of people,housing units): There will be no displacement of people as a result of this project. FINDINGS The following findings of fact must be made by the County before a Variance can be granted. Indicate what facts in the case of this application support each of the findings. These findings that you provide will be included with the Staff Reports that are distributed to members at the Planning Commission. 1.)Because of the special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the stric application of the zoning regulations deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zonin classification. This project proposes NO new development. The rice dryer business was established in its current location ajjpproximately 25 years ago. The special circumstances that make this project so unique is the fact that the existing Dryer is the only operating Rice Dryer in the area.Its operation is a necessary a related business that plays a significant part in the distribution of the rice crop own in San Joaquin County. While the Rice Dryer operation is obviously agricultural in nature,its aggregate operations differ from that of the remainder farm use. The prop"owner is facing financial hardship, due to the combined uses of the roe and her inability to personally farm the land,thus the proposed 10.34 acres is not being utilized to its greatest otential. The proposed project would permit the owner to punue other options for the proposed 10.34 acres of farm land while not deprhing her of the ability to continue current Rice Dryer operation. 2.)The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in th vicinity and zone in which the property is situated. The AL General zone makes allowance for 5 to 10 parcel sizes. The proposed size of 5 acres, encompasses the entire Rice Dryer operations at the existing levee. The general curb side appearance of the subject site will have a less than signifccarnt impact to surrounding properties. The existing land use and physical characteristics will not exceed the special privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity, specifically call the convenience supply store,veterinary clinic, auction yard,welding shop, etc. It should be considered that the Rice Dryer operation will continue to serve the community. There will be no change in existing land uses and and the proposed project WILL NOT have a ne etive impact on surrounding properties. Page 5 of 8