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APPLOATION - VARIANCE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 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 strict application of the zoning regulations deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by othor properties in the vicinity and under Identical zoning classification. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED DIRECTLY TO THE SOUTH OF WESTON RANCH. THE PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY BEING FARMED, GROWING ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES. THE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE IS TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT A MAJOR ARTERIAL 750 NEW HOUSES AND A NEW HIGH SCHOOL WILL HAVE ON THE PROPERTY. OUR REQUEST IS ALSO TO MTNIMTZE THE IMPACT OF THE LOSS OF THIRTY FEET OF PROPERTY TO THE CURRENT IRRIGATION SYSTEM. CURRENTLY, COUNTY ORDINANCES ALLOW FOR CHAIN LINK FENCES TO BE PLACED ON PROPERTY LINES. THE SOLID FENCE REQUESTED IS TEMPORARY AND WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED,IF REQUIRED, BY FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. 2. 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. THE REQUEST IS UNUSUAL DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND THE NEED TO PROTECT THE PROPERTY. SINCE THE FENCE IS TEMPORARY GRANTING SUCH VARIANCE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE, PENDING APPROVAL OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ALL CITY AND/OR COUNTY ORDINANCES WILL BE COMPLIED WITH. 3. The Variance will not authorize a use or activity which Is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zone regulation governing the parcel of property. THE VARIANCE WILL ALLOW FOR A CONTROLLED SEPARATION BETWEEN DEVELOPMENT AND AGRICULTURE. THE PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY ZONED AG-40 AND IS IN THE WILLIAMSON ACT. THERE ARE NO PLANS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. THE PROPERTY IS TO REMAIN IN AG. ONLY THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY OR AN AUTHORIZED AOENTMAY FILE AN'APPLICATION:' 1, the Owner/Agent agree,to defend,Indemnify,and hold harmless the County and Its agents,officers and employees from any claim,action or proceeding against the OwnerlAgent's project. 1,further, certify under penalty of perjury that I am(check one): O Legal property owner(owner includes partner,trustee, trustor,or corporate officer)of the property(s)Involved In this application,or O Legal agent(attach proof of the owner's consent to the application of the property's Involved in this application and have been authorized to file on their behalf.,and that the foregoing application statements are true and correct. Print Name: ram � "-o Signature: ��.._ Date: Print Name: Signature: Date: Print Name: Signature: Date: Print Name: Signature: Date: Print Name: Signature: Date: -5-