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the primary residence, and its size will not be altered. <br />• Additionally, this is a very large parcel (18,000 s.f.) with an <br />existing long driveway and ample space for on-site parking <br />out of public view so as not to injuriously affect neighboring <br />properties. No outdoor storage will be required as there is <br />ample space in the 4,705 s.f. house to allow for interior <br />storage. Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that <br />projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in <br />relation to the neighborhood. This proposal is in scale with <br />existing structures in the neighborhood, and will not create <br />off-site parking impacts. <br />4. That the granting of a minor exception and variance will not <br />adversely affect the General Plan of the City. <br />The requested variance and minor exception will not <br />adversely affect the General Plan, as it has a positive impact <br />on the goals and policies expressed in that document. Goal <br />3.5 of the Urban Design Element Policy Plan encourages <br />residential alterations that are consistent with the <br />architectural character of the neighborhood. The proposed <br />second unit is an existing structure, and is consistent with <br />the architectural style of this residence and with the <br />architectural quality of this residential neighborhood. <br />• F. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed <br />project is categorically exempt. Environmental Review No. 2004-181 will be <br />filed for this project. <br />Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after <br />conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Minor Exception No. 2005-03 and <br />Variance No. 2005-11. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the <br />abovesaid hearing, which includes, but not is not limited to: the Request for Planning <br />Commission Action dated June 13, 2005 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public <br />testimony written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference <br />ADOPTED this 13T" day of June, 2005 by the following vote: <br />AYES: Commissioners: Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (6) <br />NOES: Commissioners: None (0) <br />ABSENT: Commissioners: Leo (1) <br />ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) <br /> <br />Resolution No. 2005-16 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />