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5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. The proposed eating establishment with drive-through service 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. 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 drive-through will contribute to the viability of the commercial center in which it is located and the new building is designed to match the architectural style of the existing buildings. Policy 2.9 supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. The property maintenance condition of approval 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 the development of districts that project a sense of place, positive community image and quality environment. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction. This exemption applies to the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure it replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure it replaced. The proposed project would replace the existing commercial building with the same purpose and capacity and would be located on the same site. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2018-68 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Resolution No. 2019-08 Page 3 of 6