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APPLICATION - FLOOD VARIANCE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ¢ INDINGS The following findings of fact must be made by the County before a Variance can be grentod. Indicate what facts In the case of this application support each of the findings. Thorn Is good and sufficient cause for the Flood Variance. Replacing the gazebo after removing an existing gazebo, dock and debris is consistent with almost every property along the river. If the proposed gazebo is not allowed, this property would certainly be denied a privilege enjoyed by all the properties in the vicinity. Failure to grant the Flood Variance would result In exceptional hardship to the applicant Substantial costs have been incurred to obtain a building permit (temporarily revoked) and to construct approximately 90% of the gazebo. The Flood Variance will not result In increased flood heights,additional threats to public safety,extraordinary public expanse,create nuisances,cause fraud on or victimization of the public,or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances. The proposed gazebo is located within the 100 year flood plain, however, it will not impact the flood elevation (see attached Flood Control letter dated 7-23-93) . The gazebo is not in the floodway, therefore Section 9-1605.17(b) does not a221y. The Flood Variance is the minimum necessary,considering the flood hazard,to afford relief. Relocating this gazebo is not realisticly or economically feasible and its' proximity to the river is essential for the intended use. Granting of the Flood Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations on similarly situated properties subject to the County's flood regulations. The reconstruction of the gazebo is a privilege enjoyed by all of the properties along the river including public lands owned by the City of Lodi.