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0 4. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The requested minor exception will not adversely affect the General Plan, as it has a positive impact on the goals and policies expressed in that document. Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation to the neighborhood. This proposal is in scale with existing structures in the neighborhood, and will not create off -site parking impacts due to the garage being brought to code requirements. Goal 3.5 of the Urban Design Element Policy Plan encourages residential alterations that are consistent with the architectural character of the neighborhood. The proposed second unit is proposed to be attached to an existing structure, and is consistent with the architectural style of this residence and with the architectural quality of this residential neighborhood. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is categorically exempt. Environmental Review No. 2008 -132 will be filed for this project as a minor alteration to an existing residential property. Section 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana after conducting • the public hearing hereby approves Minor Exception No. 2008 -02. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator Action dated August 20, 2008, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 20th day of August, 2008. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney l 9 By: '�'✓! ' -- Ryan O. Hod e • Deputy City Attorney Vince Freg o Acting Zoning-Administrator Resolution No. 2008 -12 Page 3 of 4