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The development project has special circumstances that warrant the granting of a variance. The proposed building has street setbacks of three feet and nine feet from the front and side property lines. A survey of the existing front yard setbacks of the adjacent structures along the north side of Civic Center Drive has determined that the most immediately adjacent buildings have zero setbacks. Additionally, due to the shape and size of the lot, the denial of the variance would deprive the property owner the privilege of constructing a quality office development. By being compatible with the existing pattern of development, the proposed yard reduction will not have a negative impact to the existing street pattern. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The approval of this variance will allow the property owner to utilize the property to the best extent possible and allow him to construct a high quality office development. The establishment of this structure is consistent with the development pattern along the north side of Civic Center Drive. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. i. The granting of a variance will not be detrimental or injurious to the surrounding properties. The new structure will be aesthetically compatible with the surrounding properties within the Civic Center, which offers a variety of office, government service buildings and architecture styles. The proposed project accomplishes Goal 2.9 of the General Plan Land Use Element, supporting new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area and Goals 2.1 and 2.2 of the Urban Design Element, encouraging creative architectural design and consistency with the existing pattern of development. ii. The encroachment into the front and side yard setbacks will not have a negative impact on the existing neighborhood character and will provide architectural design that will follow the existing pattern of development. Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation to the neighborhood; the compatible setbacks of the structure with the existing 31A-20 Resolution No. 2005-20 Page 2 of 4