2003-079 - Denying Variance No. 2002-04 for the Property Located at 1302 East Fourteenth Street

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2. Changing the zoning at this property is inconsistent with the General Plan's land use designation, which is General Commercial (GC). 3. A single-family residence is incompatible on this property due to the location of the property, which is located off an arterial and in close proximity to the freeway onramp. Applicant filed Variance No. 2002-04 for a reduction in lot size. The City Council determines that the following findings, which pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638, must be established in order to grant a Variance, have not been established. 1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, that the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this Chapter. The subject site is located on the southeast corner of Fourteenth Street and Grand Avenue. The property is situated in a neighborhood that is developed with single- family residences o n minimum 6,000 square foot lots. T he 6,000 square foot minimum lot size for single family homes is a standard that the City is cautious of waiving, because of the limited public open space (e.g., parks) in the City. For this property, located on a busy arterial adjacent to a freeway ramp, the minimum 6,000 square foot lot size is even more important than normal, given that residential use is a sensitive receptor to traffic, noise and pollution impacts associated with this busy location. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of the variance is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of property rights. The property is situated in a neighborhood that is developed with single- family residences on minimum 6,000 square foot lots. To develop the property with a single-family residence is not consistent with the minimum lot size required in the Single- Family Residence (R1) zoning district. The property can and should, be developed with a commercial use. Additionally, the City would also consider a residential proposal with a smaller structure, thus permitting more on-site open space for the occupants to enjoy, and which would also act as an additional buffer to the injurious impacts associated with the location as referenced above. Resolution No. 2003-079 Page 2 of 4