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Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-01 March 12, 2018 Page 3 the church generating the most on-site vehicle and pedestrian traffic on the weekends, while the school activities occur during the weekdays, primarily between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Staff has reviewed the applicant's request to expand the school use to offer high school level education and is supportive of the request. To avoid potential adverse impacts associated with the services being offered by the charter school, a number of conditions are proposed. It is not anticipated that the expansion in grade levels being offered, in conjunction with the conditions, will adversely affect the surround commercial and residential community. The total number of students attending the school will not change, only the grade levels. Parking for the school use has been accounted for and meets the requirements of the SAMC, with 64 spaces required and a total of 122 spaces currently provided on-site. In addition, upgrades will be made to the site, including a new driveway and approach and the partial repair of the sidewalk and the planting of new City trees. Along with the recent improvements to the site, the site will meet all necessary code requirements. The expansion of grade levels and overall site improvements will provide a long-term social benefit to the community as the facility will offer additional educational opportunities to children in the area and provide a supportive and safe learning environment. These services will serve to increase the safety and welfare of the children in the area. Additionally, no adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the project's approval. The site will continue to operate in compliance will all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a school pursuant to Chapter 41 of the SAMC. The CUP will be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, including Policy 1.8 which encourages the development of nonprofit services and Policy 3.1 supports development which provides a positive contribution to the neighborhood character and identity. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The subject facility is located within similar land uses and the operation of a K-12 facility will continue to be compatible with the surrounding land uses. Table 5: CEQA, Strategic Plan Alignment, and Public Notification & Community Outreach "R !iCEQXStMtegillcPlan"Alf nm'ent;'and,PublidNotificatioril&:Communi j, i� 'J"CEQS4 CEQA Type Categorical Exemption — Section 15301 Reason(s) Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or Exempt or Analysis minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2018-21 will be filed for this project. Strate ldrPlan Ali hment '. E Goal(s) and Policy(s) Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No.3 (Economic Development) Objective No. 2 of creating new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies. -"Public — Notifications&.Conimunit ,Outreach :. Required Measures A public noticed was posted on the project site on March 1, 2018. Noby mail was mailed to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the ro'ect site on March 1, 2018. 75C-7