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Resolution No. 2018-xx Page 3 of 8 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 which allows for commercial uses such multi-tenant buildings with 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 to promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs, specifically Policy 1.10 to encourage the location of commercial centers at arterial roadway intersections in commercial districts. Land Use Element Goal 2 to promote land uses that enhance the City’s economic and fiscal viability. Furthermore, the project is consistent with Policy 2.8, to promote rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourage increased levels of capital investment. The drive-through will contribute to the viability of the commercial center in which it is located. 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. Policy 5.5 encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The commercial center and its operations are compatible with the surrounding commercial and professional businesses. Economic Development Goal 2 to maintain and enhance the diversity of the City’s economic base. Policy 2.3 to encourage the development of mutually beneficial and supportive business clusters within the community. Urban Design Goal 1 to improve the physical appearance of the City through development of districts that project a sense of place, positive community image and quality environmental. Specifically, Policy 1.5 to enhance architectural forms, textures, colors, and materials are expected in the design of all projects and Policy 1.6 to include plazas, open spaces, and courtyards connecting to public right-of-way to encourage public interaction. Section 2. Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Review No. 2016- 156) and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program was prepared with respect to this project. The Planning Commission has, as a result of its consideration of the record as a whole and the evidence presented at the hearings on this matter, determined that, as required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State 3-40