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• ~~ 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of a minor exception will be detrimental or injurious to the surrounding properties due to an appearance that is incompatible with the existing fences of the surrounding properties. Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation to the neighborhood. Although the fence materials are compatible with the existing residence, the proposed fence will stand out from the existing fences that are constructed to current standards. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The requested minor exception will adversely affect the General Plan, as it has a negative impact on the goals and policies expressed in that document. Goal 3.5 of the Urban Design Element Policy Plan is to encourage residential alterations that are consistent with the architectural character of the neighborhood. Twenty-eight inch wide pilasters are inconsistent with the existing neighborhood, as the majority of the surrounding properties do not have wide pilasters in the front yard setback. A similar fence could be constructed with the required 16-inch pilasters and incorporate the proposed architectural style of the wall. D. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is Statutorily Exempt. No further environmental review is needed. Environmental Review No. 2004-48 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby denies Minor Exception No. 2004-02. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but not is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated April 7, 2004 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2004. ~/5,~~ Kenneth Adams Zoning Administrator • Resolution No. 2004-07 Page 2 of 3