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The project site contains a special circumstance related to its location. The proposed development is located between the core of Downtown Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC), locations that encourage multi -modal transit and minimize the need for a vehicle. The site is located within the Transit Zoning Code boundaries, where the intent is to encourage development that situates commerce, work places, residences and civic buildings within walking distance of transit. Given the mix of uses in the area, it is likely that a percentage of the home buyers would work near their residences, reducing the need for parking. Although the site is short 13 guest parking spaces, a total of 79 on - street parking spaces will be provided on Second Street, Third Street, Garfield Street and Standard Avenue, minimizing the reduction of the guest parking spaces. Additionally, the surrounding streets and project will be designed to encourage non -vehicular options, including the installation of bike lanes and the inclusion of a pedestrian paseo within the central area of the project. As a result, the reduction in parking supports several goals of the Transit Zoning Code and General Plan as it will promote transit -oriented development and encourages non -vehicular options. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The granting of the variance would allow the property owner the opportunity to demolish outdated industrial buildings and replace them with entry-level housing, a product that is in demand in the immediate area and Santa Ana as a whole. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties as the building and site have been designed to comply with all applicable development standards except for the minimum parking standard. Further, each unit has been provided with a two -car garage, with limited guest parking also provided on the premises. An additional 79 guest parking spaces will be provided on the adjacent local streets, minimizing the loss of required guest parking spaces. Finally, the proposed buildings will embrace the industrial history of the area, will blend with the Resolution No. 2018-02 Page 2 of 7