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The proposed signage will be compatible with the scale and site development characteristics on which they are proposed as the signs will be placed in strategic locations intended to maximize visibility. Further, the signs will be installed on large building walls up to three stories in height, ensuring the signs are in scale and compatible with the structure that they will be mounted on. The signs will also be visible from local streets and a freeway whose viewships are limited by overcrossings, significantly wide rights -of -way, and below - grade configurations. Further, the proposed signage is an appropriate level of signage for a regional attraction such as the Cube. Finally, the proposed signs will be architecturally compatible with one another and with the building found at the Cube. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15311. Section 15311 applies to structures accessory to a commercial use, with the proposed on -premises signs serving as minor structures that are accessory to the primary regional center use. The proposed signs are new elements that have been found by the City's development review agencies to not create any adverse impacts. The signs are proposed to be located on a site that is not designated by federal, state, or local agencies to be an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. The cumulative impact of this proposal will not be significant as the property is already served by roads and utilities, and will not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. There is no reasonable possibility that the proposal will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The proposed signage is not located within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway and will not result in damage to scenic resources. The project is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Lastly, the signage is not on a site that is considered a historical resource or that is listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. As a result, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2019-33 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. Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Regional Planned Sign Program No. 2018-01 as conditioned in Exhibit A and in the locations as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for