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2. That the granting of a minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The minor exception will allow the owner the right to develop the property in a manner encouraged by the State of California, i.e., providing affordable housing in single-family areas. The owner of this residence wishes to execute the project in accordance with the local guidelines and per AB 1866, California's law that encourages the construction of second dwelling units as an affordable housing option. 3. That the granting of a minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The project will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare because the proposed detached garage will maintain the required five-foot setback from the rear property line and the proposed second dwelling unit will maintain the 10~foot rear yard setback from the rear property line. The minor exception is only required because they will be attached. The proposed second dwelling unit will not exceed 30 percent the size of the primary unit as required by Section 41-194. 4. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The project will not adversely affect the General Plan as it is consistent with Policy 1.1 of the Housing Element which encourages the "rehabilitation, repair, and improvement of single-family" structures within the City. Additionally, the project is consistent with Policies 2.4 and 2.5 of the Housing Element as the new unit increases the diversity of housing types and enhances the architecture of the existing structures. F. This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendatipn is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 1b303. 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. 2012-34 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves Residential Relocation Permit No. 2012-01 and Minor Exception No. 2012-01 as conditioned in Exhibits A and B respectively, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator Resolution No. 2012-xx Page 4 of 7