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Variance 2008-16 September 22, 2008 Page 3 Additionally, the surrounding properties in the immediate area contain two units, although most lots are less than half the size of the subject property. The prevalence of two-unit properties in this area combined with locating the new unit towards the rear of the property will help prevent the proposed project from negatively impacting the surrounding properties. These efforts were made to comply with Policy 2.2 of the Urban Design Element of the General Plan, which encourages development that is consistent with the scale, bulk and pattern or existing residential neighborhoods. The granting of this variance will also support several other General Plan goals and policies, including Policy 3.5 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan, by encouraging development that is compatible in scale and consistent with the character of the neighborhood as well as Goal 4 of the Housing Element, which encourages the development of a variety of housing opportunities to accommodate current and projected housing needs. Based on the analysis of the project and the project's compatibility with the City's General Plan and applicable development standards, staff recommends approval of Variance No. 2008-16 as conditioned. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15303(a). This Class 3 exemption allows for the construction of single-family residences in a residential zone. As a result, no further environmental review is needed. Environmental Review No. 2007-215 will be filed for this project. Matt Foul Assistant Planner I MF:jm mf\reports\va08-16 2252 Judith st frontage reduc.pc _..... /'~ Y Vince Frego o, A CP Principal ar~~r 31 D-4