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• The granting of these variances will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. The project has been designed to meet the applicable development standards on the side adjacent to the existing single-family residence. Along this property line the project has maintained the required five-foot side yard setback as well as stepped back the second story an additional four feet to reduce the visual impact and massing of the second floor. Additionally, the driveway and garage are positioned nearest the northern property line and the front door is set back an additional six feet to maintain the required 20-foot front yard setback on this portion of the home. Lastly, the open space on the northern portion of the property that is restricted from development by the Caltrans drainage easement will be utilized as open space for the home to offset the loss of rear yard open space. iv. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. • The granting of this variance will not adversely affect the General Plan. The project has been designed to be architecturally integrated with other single-family homes in the area which is consistent with Policy 2.10 of the Land Use Element which supports new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area. The development of a single-family residence on this previously vacant parcel also supports Policy 1.3 of the Housing Element which promotes a complementary mix of land uses that improves the character and stability of neighborhoods. F. This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This Class 3 exemption allows in-fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2012-54 will be filed for this project. • Section 2. The Planning Commission, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves: Variance No. 2013-02, as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a reduction in the minimum lot size; Variance No. 2013- 03, as conditioned in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a reduction in parking; and, Variance No. 2013-04, as conditioned in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a reduction in front, side, and rear yard Resolution No. 2013-09 Page 6 of 10