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• RESOLUTION N0.2000-71 Kdo/3/22/02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 00-20 THROUGH VARIANCE NO. 00-67 PERMITTING FENCES HIGHER THAN 36 INCHES IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK LOCATED BETWEEN 805 AND 1126 SOUTH MINNIE STREET BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On February 5, 2001, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana held a duly noticed public hearing on The Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-158 and Variance No. 00-20 through 00-67. • B. The proposed project is part of a comprehensive plan to renovate and revitalize Minnie Street, now known as Cornerstone Village. Applicant seeks variances from the City's front yard fence code: Exceed the height standard fro front yard fences on non-arterial streets due to safety requirements and slope differential between the back of sidewalk and courtyard. 2. Exceed the limitations of size of pilasters and monument structures in conjunction with front fences. C. 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, that 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. The topography of the properties along Minnie Street and the configuration of the existing developments with shallow front • yard depths result in steep front yards that cannot Resolution No. 2000-71 Page 1 of 3