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The proposed parking lot is in an area designated Professional and Administrative Office (PAO) in the General Plan. The use is consistent with the General Plan and the SP-3 zoning district which permits parking lots with a conditional use permit. D. Variance No. 2006-13 has been filed seeking a reduction in landscaped setbacks along both Seventeenth and Bush Streets, and for a reduction in required parking lot landscaping. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a variance upon making certain findings. 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. There are unique circumstances applicable to the subject site that necessitates a variance for a reduction in landscaped setbacks and parking • lot landscaping. The site is located on two arterial streets and is a vacant parcel of land. Due to the property's location on two arterial streets, a reduction in landscaping is typical of development within an urban setting and is appropriate for the project. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of the variance for a reduction in landscaping is necessary to preserve the property owner's ability to develop the property with a parking lot that will benefit the community. The parking lot, which will serve as additional parking for the 1666 North Main Street building, will assist in minimizing overflow parking into surrounding neighborhoods. iii. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. • Resolution No. 2009-09 Page 3 of 9