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Variance Nos. 2013-02, 2013-03 & 2013-04 <br />June 10, 2013 <br />Page 5 <br />The granting of these variances will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. <br />The project has been designed to meet the applicable development standards on the side <br />adjacent to the existing single-family residence. Along this property line the project has <br />maintained the required five-foot side yard setback as well as stepped back the second story an <br />additional four feet to reduce the visual impact and massing of the second floor. Additionally, the <br />driveway and garage are positioned nearest the northern property line and the front door is set <br />back an additional six feet to maintain the required 20-foot front yard setback on the portion of the <br />home nearest the neighbor to the south. While the drainage easement along the northern <br />property line prevents building in this area, it is usable as open space which will offset the limited <br />space in the rear yard. Given these property restrictions, the proposed residence is appropriately <br />sized in total square footage, number of bedrooms provided and the amount of proposed off-street <br />parking. <br />Lastly, the granting of these variances will not adversely affect the General Plan. The project has <br />been designed to be architecturally integrated with other single-family homes in the area which is <br />consistent with Policies 2.10 and 3.5 of the Land Use Element which supports new development <br />which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area. The <br />development of a single-family residence on this previously vacant parcel also supports Policy 1.3 <br />of the Housing Element which promotes a complementary mix of land uses that improves the <br />character and stability of neighborhoods. <br />Public Notification <br />The project site is located within the boundaries of the Santa Ana Triangle Neighborhood <br />Association. The president of this Association was notified by mail 10 days prior to this public <br />hearing. In addition, the District representative from the City's Neighborhood Improvement <br />program contacted the president to ensure that they were notified of the project and to see if there <br />were any areas of concern. No areas of concern were identified by the Neighborhood Association <br />president, nor was there a request that the applicant present the project to a meeting of their <br />members. <br />The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in <br />the Orange County Reporter and notices were sent to all adjacent property owners of the project <br />site. At the time of this printing, staff has received no inquiries on this project from members of the <br />public. <br />CEQA Compliance <br />This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental <br />Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This <br />Class 3 exemption allows in-fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers <br />of new, small facilities or structures. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2012-54 <br />will be filed for this project. <br />31A-7