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Residential Relocation No. 2012-01 Minor Exception No. 2012-01 May 16, 2012 Page 3 Residential Relocation Residential Relocation Permit requests are governed by Section 41 W620 of the SAMC. A Residential Relocation Permit may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: The residential structure proposed to be moved or relocated is comparable in value, size, {square footage of livable floor space, excluding porches, breezeways and garages), structural quality, type of construction, design, appearance, and overall physical upkeep and condition, to residences located in the area adjacent to, or in the immediate vicinity of the lot or parcel on which the residential structure is proposed to be moved or relocated. • That moving or relocation of the residential structure will not be detrimental, decrease or diminish the value of real properties located adjacent to, or in the immediate vicinity of, the lot or parcel on which the residential structure is proposed to be moved or relocated. • That the move or relocation of the residential structure will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the zoning district in which the affected lot or parcel is situated. • That approval of the permit will not adversely affect the general plan of the city, or any specific plan of the city applicable to the lot or parcel on which the residential structure is proposed to be moved ar relocated. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the Residential Relocation Permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which in turn, forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the residential relocation permit request, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the residential relocation permit. The size, structural quality, type of construction and appearance of the relocated structure will be comparable and complementary to the adjacent and surrounding residences within the Artesia Pilar neighborhood, since the structure is currently located in the same neighborhood and less than 112 mile from the proposed location. According to available records, the single family residence and detached garage were constructed in 1923. The front porch was enclosed in 1955, but will be returned to its original open condition as part of the relocation. The house was constructed in the California Bungalow architectural style, with several of the original features maintained, such as the wood clap board siding, double-hung windows and gable vents. A wooden carport was added to the east side of the home, but will also be removed as part of the relocation.