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ER No. 2017-140, AA No. 2019-02, CUP No. 2019-12 & VA No. 2019-01 June 10, 2019 Page 6 The 1998 General Plan land use map designates the subject properties as GC, with the C-2 designation being a compatible zoning district as identified in Table A-3 (Correlation of Land Use Designations and Zoning Districts) of the General Plan. The GC designation applies to commercial corridors in Santa Ana including those located along First Street. The GC districts are key components in the economic development of the City and provide visible and accessible commercial developments along the City's transportation corridors. In addition, the GC land use designation is intended to provide important neighborhood facilities and services, including shopping, recreation, cultural and entertainment activities, employment and education. It is also intended to provide support facilities and services for industrial areas such as office and retail, restaurants and various other services. Conditional Use Permit for After -Hours Operation The applicant is requesting approval of CUP No. 2019-12 to allow the proposed 7-Eleven convenience store to operate on a 24-hours day, seven days a week basis, which is typical for a 7- Eleven store. Pursuant to SAMC Section 41-365.5, retail markets having less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of floor area which are open at any time between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. require review and approval by the Planning Commission. The purpose of regulating after-hours operations it to preserve the surrounding community characteristics and minimize any negative secondary impacts. The project site is bounded by commercial uses to the north, single-family residences and auto - body repair uses to the east, commercial and auto -repair uses to the west, and a vacant lot to the south. The proposed hours of operation are consistent with other convenience stores and service stations along First Street (i.e. those at 2646 West First Street and 2702 West First Street). The proposed after-hours operations will provide an ancillary service to the community and individuals seeking to have a morning coffee and/or snack, especially for those who wake up early for work. In addition, this promotes a balance of land uses that assist in enhancing the City's economic and fiscal viability. Furthermore, the new convenience store and service station will help activate and enhance the area and will generate property and sales tax revenue for the City. However, in order to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of persons residing in the vicinity, staff is recommending that truck deliveries be limited and not occur between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m., as per Condition No. 18 of the Conditions of Approval for CUP No. 2019-12 (attached hereto as Exhibit 1). Monument Sign Variance Lastly, the applicant is requesting approval of VA No. 2019-01 to allow one additional monument sign on -site. Section 41-862 of the SAMC limits the number of monument signs on a site based on linear street frontage. One sign is permitted on lots with 299 feet of frontage or less. Based on the street frontage of 241 feet, the site only qualifies to have one monument sign. The applicant is requesting approval of a variance to allow one additional monument sign in order to comply with State regulations. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 13531, businesses selling motor vehicle fuel to the public are required to display the fuel price per gallon, liter, or other 1-6