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Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 2 of 7 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 properties to the east and the residential properties to the west have a concrete masonry wall at the property line. In addition, the decorative design of the fence will complement the church building. 4. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The project is consistent with the General Plan as the proposed minor exception is consistent with Goal 2.0 of the Urban Design Element, which states that new development should be proportionally and aesthetically related to its district setting. Specifically, Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation to the neighborhood. This proposed seven-foot high fence is in scale with existing fencing and