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Element by proposing a single-family residence that is <br />compatible in scale, and consistent with the <br />architectural style and character of the neighborhood. <br />The proposed residence is appropriately sized both in <br />overall square footage and the ratio of bedroom space <br />to public space and has been designed to complement <br />the craftsman style architecture of the other single- <br />family homes in the neighborhood. <br />D. Variance No. 2013-03 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana seeking to <br />allow a reduction in required off-street parking. <br />Section 41-1320 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requires a two-car <br />garage with two parking spaces to be parked in tandem in a 20-foot <br />driveway for single-family residences. <br />2. The applicant is proposing to provide a one-car garage and 15-feet <br />of driveway parking. <br />3. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning <br />Commission to grant a variance upon making certain findings: <br />That because of special circumstances applicable to the <br />subject property, including size, shape, topography, location <br />or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning <br />ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of <br />privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and <br />purpose of the provisions of this chapter. <br />The project site has special circumstances related to <br />its size, shape and surroundings. The reduced lot <br />size, irregular shape and Caltrans drainage easement <br />along the northern property line significantly limit the <br />projects developable area. An analysis of <br />development options during the Site Plan Review <br />phase concluded that a project meeting all the <br />development standards in the R-2 zone would be so <br />small as to make the home impractical. Primary <br />amongst these was the requirement to provide a 20- <br />foot by 20-foot two-car garage with 20-feet of <br />driveway which would have reduced the livable area <br />on the first floor to less than 100 square feet. <br />That the granting of a variance is necessary for the <br />preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial <br />property rights. <br />Resolution No. 2013-09 <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />31 A-17