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Resolution No. 2017-01 Page 4 of 5 outcropping, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. The project is located within a residential neighborhood, and no scenic highways are located within this area. 4. Hazardous Waste Sites. The project shall not be located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. The Official Hazardous Waste and Substance Site “Cortese” list was consulted and the project site is not included on any known hazardous waste site. This list is updated by the State Department of Toxic Substances and reflects all available information on hazardous sites. 5. Historical Resources. The project may not cause substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. The subject property does contain a historic structure known as the “Elliot House” and it is listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as a “Landmark” structure. The applicant proposes a five- foot tall fence so that the line of site of the top of the fence matches the two-foot tall balustrade surrounding the terrace surrounding the front façade when viewed from the right-of-way (Exhibit 8) thereby meeting the requirements and objectives of Chapter 13 (Historic Structures) of the Citywide Design Guidelines and the policy of the Historic Resources Commission to maintain a viewshed of the historic residence. This decorative fence provides a formal appearance complementing the appearance of the residence, and would serve to accent the view of the historic property without blocking it because of the slope of the yard. The material and design of the fence are proposed to complement the existing style of architecture while offering the property owner private yard space. Section 4. The Zoning Administrator, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Minor Exception No. 2017-01 to allow for a five foot tall front yard fence at 1904 North Heliotrope Drive. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the public hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Zoning Administrator action dated May 10, 2017, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.