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• illuminate the front yard and allow for a greater enjoyment of <br />the area. <br />3. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not be <br />materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding <br />property. <br />The granting of a minor exception will not be detrimental or <br />injurious to the surrounding properties, as the appearance of <br />the fence is aesthetically compatible with the surrounding <br />properties. Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that <br />projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation <br />to the neighborhood. The neighborhood will be visually <br />improved with the type and style of the fence. <br />4. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not adversely <br />affect the General Plan of the City. <br />The requested minor exception will not adversely affect the <br />General Plan, as it does not have a negative impact on the <br />goals and policies expressed in that document. Goal 3.5 of <br />the Urban Design Element Policy Plan is to encourage <br />residential alterations that are consistent with the architectural <br />• character of the neighborhood. The block wall fence with light <br />fixtures is compatible with the character and style of the <br />existing neighborhood. <br />D. The Zoning Administrator received testimony regarding the proposed fence. <br />The Zoning Administrator expressed that the applicant's request is <br />reasonable due to the following: <br />The proposed fence was built in compliance with the Santa Ana <br />Municipal Code. The addition of smaller light fixtures will bring the <br />fence structure to a height not exceeding six inches above the City <br />standard; <br />2. The applicant's neighbor testified on behalf of the neighborhood that <br />they support and approve of the fence with light fixtures; and <br />3. The fence with smaller light fixtures would be an aesthetically <br />appealing component to the neighborhood. <br />E. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 03-086 will be filed for <br />this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. <br />Section 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting <br />• the public hearing, hereby approves Minor Exception No. 2003-04 with the condition that <br />