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Residential Relocation No. 20'12-01 Minor Exception No. 2012-01 May 16, 2012 Page 2 Improvements to the main residence, which will be completed under separate permits include a new front porch, repair of damaged siding and the complete re-wiring and re-plumbing of the residence to meet current building code requirements. The architectural style and exterior materials of the new unit have been designed to match the relocated home and two-car garage (Exhibits 3 and 4}, Pro'ect Back round Midoros LLC purchased the vacant property at 1920 West Fourth Street with the intent to construct a new single family residence and garage. Prior to submitting plans for construction they were approached by Our Lady of Pillar Church to possibly relocate an existing single-#amily residence from a lot adjacent to the church to allow a possible future expansion of the church parking lot. Although smaller than the Name that was to be proposed at the subject property, the applicant elected to take the opportunity to save, relocate and rehabilitate an existing home that was likely to be demolished. The limited size and number of bedrooms provided in the relocated structure necessitated the addition of a second dwelling unit on the site to make it more economically viable as well as provide an additional affordable housing opportunity within the neighborhood. In 2003, the California State Legislature enacted AB 1866, 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 Zonin Anal sis The General Plan land use designation for the site is Low Density Residential (LR-7). Low Density Residential districts are characterized primarily by single-family homes and lower density residential land uses. The project is consistent with this General Plan land use designation as it maintains the single-family residential characteristics of the neighborhood. The subject site is zoned Single-Family Residential {R-1 }. This designation allows for one-family dwellings and accessory buildings. This project is consistent with the zoning for the property. Pro'ect Anal sis The applicant is requesting approval of a residential relocation and a minor exception from the City's Second Dwelling Unit ordinance (SAMC Section 41-194). Specifically, the applicant is requesting a minor exception from Section 41-194{h) to allow the second dwelling unit to have a rear yard less than 10 feet.