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Resolution No. 2018-xx Page 3 of 10 make a substantial capital investment in the site, thereby enhancing this property and the surrounding properties. 4.That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The project will not adversely affect the general plan as the school use is a permitted use in the General Commercial (GC) land use designation. In addition, the project is consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, including Goal 3 to preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and Goal 5 to ensure that the impacts of development are mitigated. The project is also consistent with Land Use Element Policy 2.8 to promote the rehabilitation of commercial properties and encourages increased levels of capital investment, Policy 2.10 supports new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area, and Urban Design Element Policy 1.5 encourages projects that include enhanced architectural forms, textures, colors and materials. The building and its addition are consistent with these goals and policies and has been designed to provide architectural and visual interest to the site. E. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant a Variance pursuant to SAMC Section 41-638, have been established for Variance No. 2018-05 to allow a driveway within 150 feet of a street intersection: 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. There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property. The subject site is located on the southwest corner of Seventeenth and Wright Streets. The Applicant is proposing to eliminate two driveways on Wright Street, including one that is closer to the intersection than allowed by Code, and replace them with a single entry-only driveway that is eight (8) feet short of complying with Code. The variance will allow the Applicant the ability to use the property in a manner that is consistent with similar surrounding commercial uses. The Arterial Commercial (C5) zoning district was envisioned to create a strong and viable 2-14