RESO 2019-05_2701 N GRAND AVENUE

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driveways will provide customers with direct access to the subject site. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city. The variance for vehicle access will not adversely affect the General Plan. The project is located in a General Commercial (GC) General Plan land use designation which allows for commercial uses such as retail, service and eating establishment uses. The project is consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, including the Economic Development Element, Land Use Element, and Urban Design Element. Land Use Element Goal 1 promotes a balance of land uses to address basic community needs. Policy 1.10, encourages the location of commercial centers at arterial roadway intersections in commercial districts. The project will provide for a new commercial building on two arterial streets. Land Use Element Goal 2 promotes land uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. Policy 2.8, promotes rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The driveway will contribute to the viability of the commercial center in which it is located and the existing building will be rehabilitated to match the design of the new building. Policy 2.9, supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. The Condition of Approval for property maintenance will maintain a safe and attractive environment in the community. Economic Development Element Goal 2 maintains and enhances the diversity of the City's economic base. Policy 2.3 encourages the development of mutually beneficial and supportive business clusters within the community. Urban Design Element Goal 1 improves the physical appearance of the City through development of districts that project a sense of place, positive community image and quality environment. Specifically, Policy 1.5 enhances architectural forms, textures, colors, and materials for all projects. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the project is exempt from further review per Section 15303 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The Class 3 exemption applies to the construction of small structures, which in an urbanized area is defined as a building not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area, on sites zoned for such use, not using significant amounts of hazardous substances, where public services are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. The proposed building contains 1,612 square feet within the Arterial Commercial (C-5) zoning district, which allows for service, retail and commercial uses. The proposed Resolution No. 2019-05 Page 5 of 9