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Resolution No. 2021-02 Page 2 of 7 subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this chapter. There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property related to the location and surroundings. The church is located along Edinger Avenue, a major arterial street. The front of the church building has several glass floor to ceiling window and doors which allow for direct access into the church, if broken. Vehicles are able to park along Edinger Avenue which provides easy access to and from the site. In a recent burglary incident, surveillance footage shows the suspect parking along the south side of Edinger Avenue, entering the building and fleeing from the building to their vehicle for a quick getaway. Additionally, in recently documented burglary and vandalism incidents suspects are seen standing on the property along Edinger Avenue and throwing rocks at the windows and doors. Furthermore, the intent of the fence height regulations is to reduce the fortress like appearance that walls and fences can create. However, there are several other properties along Edinger Avenue between Harbor Boulevard and Newhope Street, including the property directly to the west that have a fence over four feet in height on the property line. Landscaping will also be maintained in front of the proposed fence to soften the height in the front yard. Therefore, the fence will not be out of character or scale with the surrounding properties. 2. That the granting of a minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. Granting 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 owner and church members to safely and freely utilize the property. Recently, the property has experienced burglary and vandalism incidents and the Santa Ana Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center, and United States Department of Homeland Security all recommended the installation of a seven-foot high fence in the front yard to secure the church property. The view of the church building will not be obstructed as the fence has been designed to maintain visibility into the site as required by the Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority. 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. The church owns the two residential