31D - VARIANCE 2252 W JUDITH LN - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Variance 2008-16 September 22, 2008 Page 2 of the property (Exhibits 3 and 4). The proposed residence will be located adjacent to the eastern property line towards the rear of the property. A 427 square foot, attached two-car garage will be accessed through an extension of the existing driveway and curb cut. Landscaping will be provided in accordance with the Two-Family Residential (R2) landscape guidelines and will include Day Lilies, Shore Junipers and several existing mature fruit trees to accent Bougainvillea vines along the perimeter fencing and Bermuda sod as shown in the landscape plan (Exhibit 5). Analysis of the Issues The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 41-247.7(b) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SANG) to allow two units on a lot . The SAMC requires a minimum of 75 feet of street frontage in order to construct a second single-family residence on an R-2 zoned property while only 56 feet of street frontage is provided at the subject property. Section 41-638(a)(2)(i) of the SAMC allows the Planning Commission to grant variances from the Municipal Code in cases where findings can be made that the property is unique in terms of size, shape or topography and in which the strict interpretation of the Code prevents the property from taking advantage of a substantial property right. The subject parcel is located on a quasi cul-de-sac at the convergence of Judith Lane and Fair Way, which has resulted in a lot that is large enough to meet all of the development standards set forth in the R-2 zoning district for two units but due to its irregular shape cannot meet the required street frontage. Ordinance No. NS-2111, adopted in 1991, amended the R-2 standards to require a minimum of 50 feet of street frontage for a single unit and 75 feet of street frontage for two or more units. This street frontage requirement was created in order to ensure that lots were of an adequate size to accommodate multiple units while still providing necessary open space, as well as provide sufficient frontage for driveway access to each unit. The proposed residence has been sited to allow both the existing and new house to utilize the same driveway in order to limit the visual impact from the street by maintaining only one curb cut for access to both units. The proposed unit has also been located adjacent to the eastern property line towards the rear of the property in order to maximize the more than 5,000 square feet of rear yard open space available on the parcel. 31 D-3