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Resolution No. 2018-xx <br />Page 3 of 8 <br />5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of <br />the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed <br />use. <br />The proposed eating establishment with drive-through service <br />will not adversely affect the General Plan. The project is <br />located in a General Commercial (GC) General Plan land use <br />designation which allows for commercial uses such as retail, <br />service and eating establishment uses. The project is <br />consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, <br />including the Economic Development Element, Land Use <br />Element, and Urban Design Element. Land Use Element Goal <br />1 promotes a balance of land uses to address basic <br />community needs. Policy 1.10, encourages the location of <br />commercial centers at arterial roadway intersections in <br />commercial districts. The project will provide for a new <br />commercial building on two arterial streets. Land Use Element <br />Goal 2 promotes land uses that enhance the City’s economic <br />and fiscal viability. Policy 2.8, promotes rehabilitation of <br />commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of <br />capital investment. The drive-through will contribute to the <br />viability of the commercial center in which it is located and the <br />existing building will be rehabilitated to match the design of <br />the new building. Policy 2.9, supports developments that <br />create a business environment that is safe and attractive. The <br />Condition of Approval for property maintenance will maintain a <br />safe and attractive environment in the community. Economic <br />Development Element Goal 2 maintains and enhances the <br />diversity of the City’s economic base. Policy 2.3 encourages <br />the development of mutually beneficial and supportive <br />business clusters within the community. Urban Design <br />Element Goal 1 improves the physical appearance of the City <br />through development of districts that project a sense of place, <br />positive community image and quality environment. <br />Specifically, Policy 1.5 enhances architectural forms, <br />textures, colors, and materials for all projects. <br /> <br />Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the <br />project is exempt from further review per Section 15303 of the Guidelines for the <br />California Environmental Quality Act. The Class 3 exemption applies to the construction <br />of small structures, which in an urbanized area is defined as a building not exceeding <br />10,000 square feet in floor area, on sites zoned for such use, not using significant <br />amounts of hazardous substances, where public services are available and the <br />surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. <br /> <br />The proposed building is 3,567 square feet in floor area within the Arterial <br />Commercial zone which allows for service, retail and commercial uses. The proposed <br />3-12