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E. The entitled plans for the project identified the width of the lot for the • parking structure at 185 feet, the minimum width needed to accommodate six rows of parking and three drive aisles that were in compliance with code, including 8'/2 feet wide by 18 feet long parking stalls. However, during the preparation of the final design plans for the parking structure, it was determined that the width of the lot was only 180 feet, which significantly affected the design of the structure. F. The five-foot reduction in the width of the parking structure has resulted in the need for structural columns to encroach 12 inches into the corner of parking stalls. Section 41-1303 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) regulates encroachments into parking stalls. This section requires parking stalls to be a minimum of 8'/2 feet in width and 18 feet in length. G. Site Plan Review approval is also required for the project. Section 41-593.5(c) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a review by the Planning Commission of all plans within a specific development plan area to ensure the project is in conformity with the Specific Plan. The review is designed to ensure that the buildings, structures and grounds are in keeping with the neighborhood and will not be detrimental to the development of the specific development area. H. Variance No. 2008-13 and Site Plan Review No 2008-04 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on May 27, 2008. I. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a variance upon making certain findings. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of provisions of this Chapter. The proposed encroachment of structural columns into the parking stalls will allow the applicant the ability to provide parking for the One Broadway Plaza office tower. The narrow width of the lot has constrained the site and has resulted in a building design that requires the columns to partially encroach into parking stalls. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. . 2008-16 Page 2 of 7