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building was constrained due to the irregular shape of the • lot. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of the setback variance will preserve the property owner's ability to develop the property with a project that is consistent with the Community Commercial (C-1) zoning district and with a project that is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan. A condition of approval is incorporated that will require additional, enhanced landscaping along the west property line to mitigate impacts to the adjacent residential use. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of the setback variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The proposed building will be buffered by landscaping to reduce the impact to the adjacent residential use. • 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City as churches and ancillary buildings are permitted in the General Commercial (GC) General Plan land use designation. Further, the proposed building is consistent with Goals 1 and 4 of the General Plan Land Use Element, which encourage the City to promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and promote the protection and enhancement of sites that are unique community assets. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15332. This Class 32 exemption allows infill development that is consistent with the general plan, on a lot less than five acres in size and is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Categorical Exemption No. 2007-90 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Variance No. 2008-01, as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a reduction in the required building setback along the west • Resolution No. 2008-09 Page 2 of 5