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be architecturally integrated with other single - family <br />homes in the area and is consistent with the Land Use <br />Element's Policies 2.10 and 3.5 that supports new <br />development which is harmonious in scale and <br />character with existing development in the area. The <br />development of a single - family residence on this <br />previously vacant parcel also supports Policy 1.3 of the <br />Housing Element, which promotes a complementary <br />mix of land uses that improves the character and <br />stability of neighborhoods. <br />D. Variance No. 2013 -07 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana seeking to <br />reduce the required street frontage in the R1 district. Section 41 -237 of the <br />Santa Ana Municipal Code requires fifty (50) feet of street frontage <br />measured from the back of the front yard setback in the R1 district. <br />1. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 247.7(a) requires at least fifty <br />(50) feet of street frontage for lots containing one (1) dwelling unit in <br />the R2 district. <br />2. The lot was legally subdivided in 1925 which was prior to the <br />establishment of minimum standards for a lot, and the size and width <br />configuration is therefore legal nonconforming and is consistent with <br />other lots in the neighborhood. <br />3. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -638 authorizes the Planning <br />Commission to grant a variance upon making certain findings: <br />i. That because of special circumstances applicable to the <br />subject property, including size, shape, topography, location <br />or surroundings, the strict application of the zoning <br />ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of <br />privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and <br />purpose of the provisions of this chapter. <br />The project site has special circumstances related to <br />its size, shape and surroundings. The lot was created <br />in 1925 prior to the establishment of development <br />standards for lots in the City. The lot was legally <br />subdivided, and is therefore legally nonconforming, <br />and is consistent with other lots in the neighborhood. <br />The lots on either side of the subject site are <br />developed at this time so there is no potential for this <br />lot to become larger. <br />Resolution No. 2014 -13 <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />