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RESOLUTION NO.2003-19
Lss/05/20/03
A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING MINOR
EXCEPTION NO 2003-05 TO ALLOW AN ADDITION TO
ENCROACH THREE FEET INTO THE PREVAILING FRONT
YARD SETBACK AT 2231 SOUTH BAKER STREET
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds,
determines and declares as follows:
A. Minor Exception No 2003-05 came before the Zoning Administrator of the
City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on May 21, 2003.
B. Minor Exception No. 2003-05 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana
seeking to permit the expansion of an existing bedroom, which expansion
• will encroach into the prevailing front yard setback of the property located at
2231 South Baker Street.
C. The Zoning Administrator determines that the following findings, which must
be established in order to grant a minor exception from the provisions of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code, have been established:
1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject
property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings,
the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the
subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent
and purpose of the provisions of this chapter.
The Prado family, the property owners have a special
circumstance that warrants the granting of this minor
exception. Due to the unique needs of a handicapped family
member, special equipment, such as a trolley system and
bathtub, must be maintained within the bedroom in which that
family member resides. These pieces of equipment, due to
their physical space requirements, have dictated the size of
the room, requiring the enlargement that encroaches into the
prevailing front yard setback.
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• 2. That the granting of a variance or minor exception is necessary for
the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property
rights.
The approval of this minor exception will allow the property
owners to enjoy the use of their property to accommodate the
unique needs of an individual family member. The expansion
of a bedroom at the front of the residence is necessary due to
the current usage of this room for the special needs of this
individual. The expansion to the front of the residence allows
the special use needs to continue with minimal internaption.
3. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding
property.
The granting of minor exception will not be detrimental or
injurious to the surrounding properties. The addition will be
aesthetically compatible with the existing structure and with
surrounding properties. The encroachment of approximately
10 percent into the prevailing front yard setback will not have a
significant impact on the existing neighborhood character and
will provide architectural treatment typically found throughout
• the area. Goal 2.7 of the Urban Design Element states that
projects must exhibit a functional, comfortable scale in relation
to the neighborhood. The addition will accomplish this goal.
4. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not adversely
affect the General Plan of the City.
The requested minor exception will not adversely affect the
General Plan, as it will be consistent with the goals and
policies expressed in that document. Goal 3.5 of the Urban
Design Element Policy Plan is to encourage residential
alterations that are consistent with the architectural character
of the neighborhood. The addition will be compatible with the
existing neighborhood and with the existing single-family
residence. The encroachment into the front yard setback will
not significantly impact the prevailing setback and has been
designed to be consistent with the architectural elements of
the existing residence.
D. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 03-097 will be filed for
this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting
• the public hearing, hereby approves Minor Exception No. 2003-05.
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ADOPTED this 21St day of May, 2003.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By:
Laura Sheedy
Assistant City Attorney
Vince Fregoso
Zoning Adminii
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, LAURA JOHNSON, Clerk of the Zoning Administrator, do hereby attest to and certify
the attached Resolution No. 2003-18 to be the original resolution adopted by the Zoning
Administrator of the City of Santa Ana on May 21, 2003.
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