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the location of the drive-through lane, onsite circulation (drive - <br />aisles) and parking areas. The design of the driveways, drive <br />aisles and parking areas are safe and practical. <br />4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General <br />Plan of the city. <br />The variance for vehicle access will not adversely affect the <br />General Plan. The project is located in a General Commercial <br />(GC) General Plan land use designation which allows for <br />commercial uses such as retail, service and eating <br />establishment uses. The project is consistent with several goals <br />and policies of the General Plan, including the Economic <br />Development Element, Land Use Element, and Urban Design <br />Element. Land Use Element Goal 1 promotes a balance of land <br />uses to address basic community needs. Policy 1.10, <br />encourages the location of commercial centers at arterial <br />roadway intersections in commercial districts. The project will <br />provide for a new commercial building on two arterial streets. <br />Land Use Element Goal 2 promotes land uses that enhance the <br />City's economic and fiscal viability. Policy 2.8, promotes <br />rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages <br />increased levels of capital investment. The driveway will <br />contribute to the viability of the commercial center in which it is <br />located and the existing building will be rehabilitated to match <br />the design of the new building. Policy 2.9, supports <br />developments that create a business environment that is safe <br />and attractive. The Condition of Approval for property <br />maintenance will maintain a safe and attractive environment in <br />the community. Economic Development Element Goal 2 <br />maintains and enhances the diversity of the City's economic <br />base. Policy 2.3 encourages the development of mutually <br />beneficial and supportive business clusters within the <br />community. Urban Design Element Goal 1 improves the <br />physical appearance of the City through development of <br />districts that project a sense of place, positive community <br />image and quality environment. Specifically, Policy 1.5 <br />enhances architectural forms, textures, colors, and materials <br />for all projects. <br />G. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana has considered the <br />information and determines that the following findings, which must be <br />established in order to grant Variance No. 2018-12(b), for vehicle access <br />within 150 feet of an intersection as required by SAW Section 41-638: <br />That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject <br />property, including size, shape, topography, location or <br />surroundings, the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found <br />Resolution No. 2019-05 <br />Page 3 of 9 <br />