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would be applicable to the subject parcel and the strict application of the applicable standards would not deprive such property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity. b. That upon the granting of the variance, the intent and purpose of the applicable sections of this title will still be served and the recipient of the variance will not be granted special privileges not enjoyed by other surrounding property owners. MDA calculation is applied universally on all properties in Los Altos Hills. The Town recognizes that steep topography and site features exist for various properties in the community, and it takes into consideration such features when considering whether to grant a variance. Upon review of properties in the vicinity none were found to be exceeding MDA due to approved legal non -conforming construction dating back to before or around the time of the Town's incorporation as is typical of some older properties. As noted in Finding #1 above, there are no facts suggesting additional extraordinary circumstances to warrant a MDA variance in this case. The subject property is similarly situated as neighboring parcels, where property owners enjoy the use of their properties in the same way, and there are no facts suggesting the presence of any special circumstances for the subject property. Thus, it is appropriate to apply the MDA requirement consistently across the board and especially to similarly situated properties and granting a variance for this proposed project would defeat the purpose of requiring MDA calculations and standards. The granting of the variance to exceed MDA, would be a special privilege not enjoyed by other surrounding property owners as there are no special circumstances for this parcel. c. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property, improvements or uses within the immediate vicinity and within the same zoning district. The granting of the variance could be materially detrimental to the public or neighboring properties due to visibility of the excess development area from Sherlock Road. Given the steepness of the lot and limited building area, the granting of the Variance may give the appearance of the property being overdeveloped. However, landscape screening could be required to limit the impact of the excess development. d. That the variance will not authorize a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the zoning district regulations governing the parcel or property. The use or activities associated with the variance request are permitted uses in the R -A District. Resolution PC 13-22 Page 3 of 3