75A - PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE 719 N CONCORD ST

Home Browse Search

Abandonment No. 2010-03 Variance No. 2011-10 October 10, 2011 Page 5 • The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The granting of the variance will preserve the property owner's ability to develop the two existing parcels each with one home, a use allowed by right. fps discussed earlier, each parcel is comprised of a landlocked remnant parcel, which once combined with the area to be vacated, will be reconfjgured via a lot line adjustment to best accommodate the proposed homes. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. With the granting of the variance for the street frontage, the parcels and the proposed development will comply with all applicable development standards established in the R1 zoning district and the Citywide Design Guidelines. Additionally, the granting of the variance will allow residential development on parcels that are currently vacant. The presence of vacant sites can be detrimental to the appearance of a neighborhood. Vacant sites also create a public nuisance and can contribute to create an environment that can be conducive to crime, negatively impacting the adjacent residential uses. • Finally, the project will not adversely affect the general plan as the proposed residential use is developed within the established density of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Additionally the project will be consistent with the purpose of the General Plan Land Use and the Housing Element, as it will further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct their attainment. Specifically, it would further the following General Plan goals and policies: Land Use Goa13 Preserve and improve the character and inte?3rity of Element existin nei hborhoods. Policy 3.1 Support development which provides a positive contribution to nei hborhood character and identi Policy 3.5 Encourage new development and/or additions to existing development that is compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the nei hborhood. Policy 5.5 Encourage development which is compatible with, and su ortive of surroundin land uses. Housing Goal 2 Provide a diversity of quality housing, affordability levels, Element and living experiences that accommodate Santa Ana's residents and workforce of all household types, income levels, and a e rou s to foster an inclusive communit Policy Agency-Owned Sites. Maximize affordable housing on HE-2.8 Agency-owned properties that is of high quality, sustainable, and available to various income levels. 75A-7