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Resolution No. 2016-05 Page 2 of 5 The granting of the minor exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The granting of the minor exception will preserve the property owner’s ability to complete construction of a new single-family residence and to provide power to the new residence and for the enjoyment of future occupants. 3. That the granting of a minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of this minor exception will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. There are existing overhead feeders throughout this segment of First Street. Undergrounding the electrical feeder from this location will require trenching through seven lanes of First Street, which will result in the closure of First Street for numerous days creating traffic and inconveniences to the surrounding neighborhoods and the general public. Moreover, the undergrounding would impact two adjacent properties, requiring trenching through their sidewalk frontage. Approving this minor exception to allow the overhead electrical feeder will not have any negative impacts to the surrounding properties or general public welfare and will be the most feasible option to the applicant, SCE, and the City 4. That the granting of a minor exception will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The project will not adversely affect the General Plan as the proposed minor exception is consistent with Goals 1, 2 and 3 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. These goals encourage the development and occupation of single-family residences. Policy 1.4 supports the development of single-family residential lots, Policy 2.10 supports new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area, Policy 3.1 supports development which provides a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity, and Policy 3.5 encourages new development and/or additions to existing development that are compatible in scale, and consistent with the architectural style and character of the neighborhood. E. This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This Class 3 exemption applies to projects consisting of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities, or structures of up to 10,000 square feet in floor area insofar as the project and site meet the following criteria: that the project site is zoned for such use, that the project note involve the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances where all necessary