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Minor Exception No. 2021-03 – Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church Front Yard <br />Fence <br />July 7, 2021 <br />Page 3 <br />1 <br />8 <br />7 <br />1 <br />windows and doors along Edinger Avenue. The church has incurred thousands of dollars in <br />expenses to replace the broken windows and doors. Therefore, to provide a secure <br />environment for church staff, volunteers, church members and visitors, the applicant is <br />requesting to install a fence to secure the project site. <br />Moreover, the project is consistent with the General Plan Goal 2.0 of the Urban Design <br />Element, which states that new development should be proportionally and aesthetically <br />related to its district setting. Additionally, Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that <br />projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation to the neighborhood. This <br />proposed seven-foot tall fence is in scale with existing fencing and structures in the project <br />site’s vicinity, including the immediately adjacent property to the west that has a concrete <br />block wall over four-feet in height at the property line. Staff is supportive of the applicant’s <br />request for the proposed fencing improvements. <br />Public Notification and Community Outreach <br />Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State <br />regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 500-foot notification radius map, and <br />the site posting are provided in Exhibit 7. In addition to these measures, representatives <br />of the Riverview West and Riverview Neighborhood Association were contacted to <br />identify any areas of concern due to the proposed request. At the time this report was <br />printed, no issues of concern were raised regarding the proposed minor exception. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, <br />the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA <br />Guidelines (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) because the <br />project involves construction of an accessory structure such as a fence. Based on this <br />analysis, Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2021-69 will be filed with the <br />County for this project. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Resolution <br />2. Vicinity and Zoning Map <br />3. Site Photos <br />4. Site Plan <br />5. Fence Plan