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<br />Minor Exception No. 2005-03 and <br />Variance No. 2005-11 <br />June 13, 2005 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />Findings of Fact <br /> <br />A. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject <br />property, including size, shape, topography, location or <br />surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found <br />to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at <br />variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this <br />chapter. <br /> <br />There are special circumstances applicable to the subject <br />property where the strict interpretation of the zoning ordinance <br />is found to deprive the subj ect property of privileges not <br />otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the <br />provisions of the zoning code. This proposed second unit is an <br />existing structure with an architectural style matching that of <br />the primary residence onsi te. This integration of style is <br />strongly supported by city design guidelines. Additionally, the <br />location and height of the structure are pre-existing. This is <br />a very large lot (18,000 s.f.) has an abundance of open space <br />and open, paved driveway area behind gates that would keep <br />vehicles from public view in the same manner as a garage. The <br />existing primary residence is 4,705 s. f. with ample room for <br />interior storage of typical household items that may commonly be <br />stored in a shed or garage. Additionally, there are unique <br />constraints in the rear yard. These include the location of the <br />existing structure(s) and swimming pool which preclude the <br />owners from constructing a garage that would meet the City's <br />turning radius standards in the front of the existing second <br />unit allowing a vehicle to maneuver into said garage. <br /> <br />B. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and <br />enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. <br /> <br />The denial of this minor exception and variance impacts the <br />rights of the property owners to develop their property in a <br />manner encouraged by the State of California, i. e., providing <br />affordable housing in single-family areas. The owner of this <br />residence wishes to maintain the structure's architectural style <br />and compatibility with the primary residence without modifying <br />the original style intended by the architect. <br /> <br />EXHIBIT 6 <br />318-11 <br />