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C. On September 27, 2004, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed • public hearing and continued the hearing to October 11, 2004. 1. On October 11, 2004, the Planning Commission continued the hearing to October 25, 2004. 2. On October 25, 2004, the Planning Commission further continued the public hearing to November 22, 2004. 3. On November 22, 2004 the Planning Commission continued the public hearing to December 13, 2004. D. The Planning Commission determines that for Variance No. 2004-10 (B1) for Sign No. B; (C1) for Sign No. C; (D1) for Sign No. D; (D2) for Sign No. D; (D3) for Sign No. D; (D4) for Sign No. D; (D5) for Sign No. D; and (E1) for Sign No. E the following findings, which must be established in order to grant a variance from the provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, have 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. 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 substantial property rights, which rights are enjoyed by other similarly situated properties. More specifically, visibility of the subject building is blocked by structures on an adjacent property. Further, the existing building on the subject site has the height of a three-story building but is only atwo-story building, thus sign height standards unnecessarily constrain the placement of signs on the building's walls in that they would be awkwardly located. Further, the proposed performing arts use is of a regional nature, which nature necessitates sufficient and additional sign visibility to adequately serve the motoring public. Finally, the design of the proposed cabinet signs, which incorporates an internally illuminated reverse cabinet design, is of extraordinary quality. The prohibition on cabinet signs was primarily focused on inexpensive, plastic and sheet metal cabinet boxes. • Resolution No. 2004-50 Page 2 of 4