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Resolution No. 2018-xx Page 5 of 10 that the impacts of development are mitigated. The project is also consistent with Land Use Element Policy 2.8 to promote the rehabilitation of commercial properties and encourages increased levels of capital investment, Policy 2.10 supports new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area, and Urban Design Element Policy 1.5 encourages projects that include enhanced architectural forms, textures, colors and materials. The building and its addition are consistent with these goals and policies and has been designed to provide architectural and visual interest to the site. F. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant a Variance pursuant to SAMC Section 41-638, have been established for Variance No. 2018-06 to allow a fence to exceed the maximum height within a required setback: 1.That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this Chapter. The project site has special circumstances related to its location. The fence will be an ornamental wrought iron fence that will allow visibility into the campus. The City’s fence standards are designed to discourage walls and fences that act as physical and aesthetic barriers to properties, which affect property values. Further, the fence will be located on a secondary street and will not be visible from Seventeenth Street, which is a major arterial street in the City. The secondary street location will minimize its view, thereby reducing the potential to be seen as a barrier. Finally, the fence will be used to reduce the potential for sports equipment to enter the street, which would be a safety concern for both vehicles and students of the school. 2.That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of this variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The taller fence is necessary for enjoyment of the sports court on the property. Without the approval of the requested variance, the potential exists for sports equipment to enter 2-16