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VA Nos. 2013 -06, 2013 -07 and 2014 -02 June 23, 2014 Page 3 • That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding property.. • That the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the variances. Conversely, the inability to make any of these findings would result in a denial. Using this information, staff has prepared the following analysis, which forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. Variance Nos. 2013 -06 and 2013 -07 — Lot Size and Street Frontage Section 41- 247,6(a) and Section 41- 247.7(b) require a minimum 6,000 square foot lot and a minimum of 50 feet of street frontage respectively. The lot was legally subdivided in 1925 which was prior to the establishment of minimum standards for a lot, and the size and width configuration is therefore legal nonconforming and is consistent with other lots in the neighborhood. Staff recommends approval of the variances for reductions in minimum lot size and street frontage based on the following facts and findings: The project site has special circumstances related to its size, shape and surroundings. The lot was created in 1925 prior to the establishment of development standards for lots in the City. The lot was legally subdivided; and is therefore legally nonconforming, and is consistent with other lots in the neighborhood. The lots on either side of the subject site are developed at this time so there is no potential for this lot to become larger. The granting of these variances are necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. Without the approval of the requested variances the developable area would be so restricted as to become infeasible for development and would remain vacant. The proposed project maximizes the developable area while minimizing any impacts to any adjacent single - family residences. The lot was legally subdivided in 1925 to a size and width configuration that is legal nonconforming and is consistent with other lots in the neighborhood. 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 for the front yard setback to minimize the visual impact on the street. Given these property restrictions, the proposed residence is consistent in size with other homes in the neighborhood. Finally, the granting of these variances 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 the Land Use Element's Policies 2.10 and 3.5 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 13 of the Housing Element, which promotes a complementary mix of land uses that improves the character and stability of neighborhoods. 32A -5