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proposed yard reduction should not have a negative impact • to the existing street pattern. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The approval of this variance will allow the property owner to utilize the property to the best extent possible and allow him to construct a high quality office development. The establishment of this structure is consistent with the development pattern along the north side of Civic Center Drive. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. i. The granting of a variance will not be detrimental or injurious to the surrounding properties. The new structure will be aesthetically compatible with the surrounding properties within the Civic Center, which offers a variety of office, government service buildings and architecture styles. The proposed project accomplishes Goal 2.9 of the General Plan Land Use Element, supporting new development which is • harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area and Goals 2.1 and 2.2 of the Urban Design Element, encouraging creative architectural design and consistency with the existing pattern of development. ii. The encroachment into the front and side yard setbacks will not have a negative impact on the existing neighborhood character and will provide architectural design that will follow the existing pattern of development. Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation to the neighborhood; the compatible setbacks of the structure with the existing structures along the north side of Civic Center Drive will accomplish this goal. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The variance will not adversely affect the General Plan as it will be consistent with the goals and policies expressed in that document. Additionally, office is a permitted use in the Professional zoning district. Goal 3.5 of the Urban Design Element Policy Plan is to encourage projects that are • consistent with the architectural character of the Resolution No. 2005-04 Page 2 of 4