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Minor Exception No. 20'12-03 November 28, 2012 Page 2 Both the new primary residence and detached garage will feature a stacked stone accent along the base of the building to complement a stucco finish. Gridded sliding windows with woad trim will also be utilized on both structures. Additionally, as the site was previously vacant, the applicant is proposing new landscaping, front walkway and concrete driveway leading to the detached garage (Exhibits 3 and 4). Pro'ect Back round Building records indicate that this property was previously occupied with a single family residence constructed in 1938, and demolished in 1986. Since that time this site has remained vacant and has been used for the unpermitted outdoor storage of equipment and vehicles. The property has been the subject of several Code Enforcement investigations for a variety of issues relating #o outdoor storage of vehicles, improper landscape maintenance and zoning violations since 2000. The applicant purchased the property in 2012 and was not a party to the prior violations at the property. In 2003, the California State Legislature enacted AB 1886, which took effect on July 1, 2003. The so-called "Granny Flat" bill instructs local governments to include provisions that encourage the addition of second dwelling units in their municipal codes and to remove unreasonable restrictions on constructing such units by making them ministerial in nature. The bill had broad support from a variety of constituents and sources and has been lauded as a means of improving affordable housing stock throughout California. General Plan and Zoning Analysis The General Plan land use designation for the site is ProfessionallAdministrative Office (PAO); however, the proposed residential use of the property will maintain consistency with the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood. The subject site is zoned Two-Family Residential {R-2). This designation allows for one or two- family dwellings and accessory buildings. This project is consistent with the zoning for the property. Proiect Analysis The applicant is requesting approval of a minor exception from the City's Second Dwelling Unit ordinance {SAMC Section 41-194). Specifically, the applicant is requesting minor exceptions from Section 41~194(aj and Section 41~194(k) to allow the second dwelling unit to be located within an area of the City which has been identified as open space deficient as well as to exceed the height limit for second dwelling units by locating it above a detached garage.