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Residential Relocation No. 2012-01 Minor Exception No. 2012-01 May 16, 2012 Page 4 Further, the relocated house will be in keeping with the size and livable floor space of other nearby residential structures. The house is approximately 930 square feet and consists of two bedrooms, one bath, living room, dining roam and kitchen. The relocation of the house will add value to the structure by preserving its architecture, bringing the interior wiring and plumbing of the residence up to current building code standards and re-establishing structural integrity to the foundation. The location of the house in the front of the lot with the required parking in the rear of the property is consistent with other development in the neighborhood. • Relocating the house will not be detrimental to, 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. The presence of vacant sites can be detrimental to the appearance of a neighborhood. This is particularly critical in this neighborhood since it lacks architectural cohesion and generally has a number of older buildings that are not well maintained, Vacant sites also create a public nuisance and can contribute to the creation of an environment that can be conducive to crime, negatively impacting the adjacent residential uses, The relocation will contribute positively to the neighborhood, as the overall quality and architectural style of the residence is consistent with the existing neighborhood and will add to the overall aesthetic character of the immediate vicinity by adding to the development of the block with a house that will be complementary to the existing adjacent residential development. • The project is in compliance with the use and development standards established for the Single Family Residential (R-1) zone. The relocated structure is within the maximum building height allowed for the zone, meets the building setback and frontage requirements, and proposes parking to be located in the rear of the lot. • The relocation is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential. The existing house and proposed two-car garage are approximately 1,433 square feet and will be located on a 5,000 square foot lot, resulting in 28.6 percent lot coverage. The project is also consistent with the City's General Plan goals to provide affordable housing opportunities {Housing Element and Goal 4). Second Dwelling_Unit Setbacks The applicant is proposing to maximize the open space within the rear yard area by locating the second dwelling unit above the detached garage. However, by attaching the unit, both the garage and the second unit are required to maintain the 10-foot rear yard setback required in Section 41- 194(h) of the SAMC. To meet both the yard setback requirements of the primary structure as well as maintain the required 15-foot separation between the primary structure and detached garage a minor exception is required from the 1D-foot rear yard setback to allow the garage portion to be within five feet of the rear property line. The proposed second dwelling unit will be stepped back an additional five feet above the garage to maintain a 10-foot setback for the actual unit.