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Resolution No. 2019-xx Page 2 of 5 2. That the granting of a minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of the minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights as approval of this minor exception maintains the rights of the property owners to utilize their property as other residential property owners and to have a private and secure usable yard area. Since the subject lot is a corner lot, the fence is required to be constructed ten feet from the side yard property line which would not optimize the private and secure usable area. 3. That the granting of a minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of this minor exception will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties as the proposed front yard fence will be designed to complement the residence in terms of material and style. Further, the view of the residence will not be obstructed as it has been designed to maintain visibility into the site as required by the Police Department and Fire Authority. 4. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The project will not adversely affect the General Plan as the proposed minor exception is consistent with Goals 1, 2 and 3 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. These goals encourage the development and occupation of single-family residences. Policy 1.4 supports the development of single-family residential lots, Policy 2.10 supports new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area, Policy 3.1 supports development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity, and Policy 3.5 encourages new development and/or additions to existing development that are compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the neighborhood. Further, Goal 2.0 of the Urban Design Element states that new development should be proportionally and aesthetically related to its district setting. The proposed fence is proportional for a residential area and to the residence. Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation to the neighborhood. This proposed fence is in scale with existing fencing and structures in the neighborhood. A-8