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iii. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of this variance will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. The project has been designed to meet the applicable development standards for setbacks to minimize the visual impact on the street. Additionally, the garage is positioned nearest the eastern property line to maintain the required 20 -foot front yard setback and maximize open space between the detached garage and house. Several residences on Jackson Street were constructed in a similar configuration without a major impact to the neighborhood. 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 and is consistent with Policies 2.10 and 3.5 of the Land Use Element that 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 that 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. A Class 3 exemption allows for the construction of new, in -fill single - family residence in a zone which permits residential land uses. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2013 -51 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves: Variance No. 2013 -06, as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a reduction in the minimum lot size; Variance No. 2013- 07, as conditioned in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a reduction in required street frontage; and, Variance No. 2014 -02, as conditioned in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to allow a reduction in the minimum off- street parking, for a new single - family residence at 317 North Jackson Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which Resolution No. 2014 -13 Page 6 of 10 32A -20