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.• • required landscaped area. Additionally, Section 41-610(f) limits a solid wall to 18 inches in height between pilasters and requires pilasters to be spaced at eight-foot intervals. As constructed, the applicant's front yard fence does not comply with code requirements because both the fence and the solid wall exceed the maximum allowable height and the fence pilasters do not comply with the minimum spacing required. G. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a minor exception upon making certain findings. The Planning Commission determines that the findings necessary to grant the minor exception have not been established: 1. 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 the provisions of this chapter. r: There are no special circumstances applicable to the subject property where the strict interpretation of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of the zoning code. This is a standard residential lot that can construct a front yard fence within code requirements. 2. That the granting of a minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The denial of Minor Exception No. 2006-11 will not significantly impact the rights of the property owner to enjoy the use of the property. The construction of a 52-inch high front yard fence, in and of itself, will not guarantee any greater enjoyment than that which is currently permitted by the code. 3. That the granting of a minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of Minor Exception No. 2006-11 may be detrimental or injurious to the surrounding properties due to inconsistencies with other permitted front yard fences in the surrounding area. Although there are numerous front yard fences within the surrounding neighborhood which exceed the current standards, these were constructed prior to the implementation of the front yard fence ordinance and are considered legal non-conforming. Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that projects must exhibit a functional, Resolution No. 2007-018 Page 2 of 5