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• appearance and has long been an example of success along the corridor. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The approval of the variance request is necessary to enjoy the use of the property and in order to accommodate the unique nature of the applicants business, automotive body repair and its operation. The additional floor space on the second floor will be broken down into office and storage, as well as restrooms and a stairwell allowing the applicants successful business to continue to grow. The office and storage uses are considered relatively low in parking impacts and therefore result in a lower parking dependence. Further, the applicant has identified six vehicle repair bays (parking spaces) within the new building. The nature of the auto body business is such that vehicles cannot be left exposed to the elements of Mother Nature and therefore operates differently than other automotive repair businesses. As such, vehicles will not be left outside, occupying open parking spaces. 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 variance, given the unique nature of the business will not be detrimental or injurious to the surrounding properties. Further, the second floor addition with a mixture of office and storage space utilizes uses that require less parking demand than that of automotive repair. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The requested variance will not adversely affect the General Plan, as it does not have a negative impact on the goals and policies expressed in that document. Specifically, the Land Use Element Goal 2: Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability; and Goal 3: Preserve and improve the character and integrity of neighborhoods will be supported through the approval of the variance request. D. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2001-130 will be filed for this project. • Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit number 2002-06. Resolution No. 2002-16 Page 2 of 3