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Applicant's Statement. "The clear view of the south face of the off-premises sign is blocked by the Lathrop Road Overpass. Other signs in the Manteca area have been permitted to 60 feet so this would be consistent with that signage. Also many Variances have been granted along 1-5 near Manteca corridor for same reasons." • This finding cannot be made because the property does not have any special circumstances applicable to it that deprives it of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification. The parcel is flat land of sufficient size and shape that is similar to surrounding properties. The parcel is located 700 feet north of the Lathrop Road overpass, and the surrounding parcels do not contain any signs of similar nature. Other C-FS zoned parcels in the vicinity are similarly impacted by the freeway overpass. 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: "By granting this additional height of 13 feet it will not adversely affect any other property for a negative fashion. It will have more separation of north face and Valero Gas Signage so as not to confuse motoring public". • This finding cannot be made because granting this Variance will constitute a grant of special privileges. The surrounding properties are similar in nature and zoning and are subject to the height limitations for off-premises signs in the C-FS (Commercial Freeway Service) zone. Other C-FS zoned parcels in the vicinity are similarly impacted by the freeway overpass. Therefore the granting of this Variance will grant the applicant privileges that are not enjoyed by the surrounding properties. 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: "A permit has already been issued for this authorized use for a sign on this parcel. This request seeks only a slight modification of raising the current sign of 45 feet to a height of 58 feet". 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. Off-Premises Signs maybe conditionally permitted in the C- FS (Commercial Freeway Service) zone with an approved Site Approval application. This Variance is for height only, there are no changes proposed for the use. 2