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Minor Exception No. 2012-03 November 28, 2012 Page 4 An option available to the applicant to avoid the need for a minor exception for height was to locate the second dwelling unit adjacent to the detached garage rather than above it. This option was determined to be less advantageous as it would result in a substantial reduction in available rear yard open space and require another minor exception from Section 41-194. The granting of the proposed minor exceptions allows the project to carry out the goals of the General Plan. Policy '! .1 of the Housing Element encourages "the rehabilitation, repair, and improvement of single-family" structures within the City. Additionally, the project is in compliance with Policies 2.4 and 2.5 as the new unit increases the diversity of housing types and enhances the architecture of the existing structures. Public Notification The project site is located within the boundaries of the Flower Park Neighborhood Association. The president of this Association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public hearing. In addition, the District representative from the City's Neighborhood Improvement program contacted the president to ensure that they were notified of the project and to see if there were any areas of concern. No areas of concern were identified by the Neighborhood Association president, nor was there a request that the applicant present the project to a meeting of their members. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and notices were sent to all adjacent property owners of the project site. At the time of this printing, staff has received no inquiries on this project from members of the public. CEQA Compliance This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This Class 3 exemption allows in-fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2012-76 will be filed for this project.