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VA Nos. 2013 -06, 2013 -07 and 2014 -02 June 23, 2014 Page 2 Proiect Descriotion The project involves the construction of a 1,909 square foot, two -story, four - bedroom, three - bathroom single - family residence. The first floor consists of a bedroom /study, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. The second floor consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Additionally, a detached two -car garage is proposed at the rear of the site. The home is designed in Craftsman /Ranch style, and is in keeping with the Citywide Design Guidelines, as well as the architectural style of the surrounding neighborhood, Exterior materials to be used include stucco and concrete board material with stone veneer accents to provide architectural interest (Exhibits 4, 5 and 6). Proiect Backaround The subject property was subdivided in its current configuration in 1925 with a street frontage of 30 feet and a depth of 125 feet, consistent with a significant number of lots on this block. Over time, some of the lots have merged to create larger lots that allowed the development of multi- family residences, but the subject site has remained in its original configuration. This is the only vacant lot on this block. General Plan and Zonina Analvsis The General Plan land use designation for the site is Low Density Residential (LR -7). Low density designated areas are typically characterized by single- family residential land uses. The proposed single - family residence is consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The subject site is zoned Two - Family Residence (R2). The R2 zone allows development such as duplexes and single- family residences. The use is consistent with the zoning designation. Project Analysis The applicant is proposing to obtain three variances from the development standards established in the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), specifically Section 41- 247.6(a), which establishes a minimum lot size, Section 41- 247.7(b), which establishes the required lot frontage in the R2 zone, and Section 41- 1420(a)(1), which requires four off - street parking spaces for a single - family residence (two in a garage and two in a driveway). Variances from the SAMC may be granted if the following findings can be established: • That there exists a special circumstance related to the property, such as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings. • That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. 32A -4