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Variance Nos. 07-07, 07-08 and 07-11 January 28, 2008 Page 2 Freeway. Additionally, a 10-foot drainage easement exists along the northern property line. The property is surrounded by single-family residences to the west and south with the I-5 Freeway to the north and east (Exhibits 1 and 2). Project Description The project involves the construction of a 1,734 square foot, two-story, four bedrooms, two and a half bathroom, and single-family residence. The first floor will include an attached one-car garage and carport, living room, kitchen and half-bath, while the second floor will consist of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The proposed residence will feature Spanish style architecture and include decorative wrought iron on the balconies, ceramic the along the base of the home, wood window sills, corbels and shutters to complement the smooth stucco finish (Exhibits 3 through 5). Landscaping will be provided in accordance with the Single-Family Residential (Rl) landscape guidelines and will include a 36-inch Crape Myrtle, a 24-inch Japanese maple and a variety of shrubs and groundcover as shown in the landscape plan (Exhibit 6). Analysis of the Issues The applicant is requesting approval of variances from Sections 41- 237(c), 41-1320 and 41-234 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to allow the construction of a single family residence. Section 41-237(c) of the Municipal Code requires a minimum lot size of 4,000 square feet while only 3,201 square feet are provided. Section 41-1320 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a minimum of four off-street parking spaces of which two must be within an enclosed garage, while the remaining spaces may be parked in tandem in the driveway. The current proposal includes a 320 square foot one-car garage adjacent to a 238 square foot covered carport to allow two cars to park in tandem. Lastly, Section 41-234 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a minimum front yard setback of 20 feet while only approximately 10 feet will be provided. Lot Size The project site is a Caltrans remnant parcel that was created as a result of the Santa Ana Freeway Widening Project which resulted in a parcel that is 3,201 square feet in size. The subject lot is triangular in shape and located along the eastern portion of the cul-de-sac at the end of Eastside Avenue. Following the freeway widening, the Planning 31 B-3