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have been satisfied, and the subject site was designed to be <br />architecturally integrated into the existing neighborhood. <br />2. That the granting of a minor exception is necessary for the <br />preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property <br />rights. <br />The approval of this minor exception maintains the rights of <br />the property owners to develop their property in a manner <br />encouraged by the State of California, i.e., providing <br />affordable housing in single-family areas. The owners of the <br />property wish to execute the project in accordance with the <br />local guidelines and per AB1866, California's second dwelling <br />law that encourages the construction of second dwelling units <br />as an affordable housing option. <br />3. That the granting of a minor exception will not be materially <br />detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. <br />The project will not be materially detrimental to the public <br />welfare or injurious to surrounding properties as it will result in <br />the rehabilitation of an existing single-family dwelling which <br />complies with all development standards with the exception of <br />maximum height. The project will bring the site into <br />compliance with the City's parking standards for single-family <br />dwellings and serve to replace a non -conforming garage <br />structure. The garage and second unit will be constructed at <br />the rear of the property in order to reduce the visual impact <br />from the street. <br />4. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the <br />General Plan of the City. <br />The requested minor exception will not adversely affect the <br />General Plan, as it is consistent with Policy 1.1 of the Housing <br />Element which encourages the rehabilitation, repair, and <br />improvement of single-family structures within the City. <br />Additionally, the project is consistent with Policies 2.3 and 2.5 <br />of the Housing element as the new unit increases the diversity <br />of housing types and enhances the architecture of existing <br />structures. <br />D. This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the <br />California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from <br />further review pursuant to Section 15303. The Class 3 exemption allowed <br />by Section 15303 permits in -fill developments for the construction and <br />Resolution No. 2015-01 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />