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Resolution No. 2020-xx Page 2 of 5 associated costs are beyond the typical range of cost experienced by most developers of single-family residences in Santa Ana. 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. The granting of the minor exception will preserve the property owner’s ability to complete construction of a new single-family residence and accessory dwelling unit and to provide power to the new residential units and for the enjoyment of future occupants. 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. There is an existing overhead feeder that currently provides electrical service to the subject site. Additionally, the temporary power is also being drawn from the same pole. Continuing to provide overhead service will alleviate the need to trench through two residential properties that the property owner does not control. Additionally, temporarily closing West Walnut Street to allow construction and trenching would create traffic and inconveniences to the surrounding residents and the general public. Approving this minor exception to allow the overhead electrical feeder will not have any negative impacts to the surrounding properties or the welfare of the general public and will be the most feasible option for the applicant, Southern California Edison (SCE) as the electric utility provider, and the City. 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. The project satisfies all of these General Plan goals and policies.