2019-099 - Denying Appeal Application No. 2019-03

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The proposed car wash will not adversely affect the General Plan. The project is located in a General Commercial (GC) General Plan land use area which allows for commercial uses such as car wash facilities. The project is consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, including the 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, 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 car wash will redevelop the site with a new commercial business that will provide a service to those working and living in the City. 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. The vacant lot will be redeveloped with a new building designed with contemporary architecture and water efficient landscaping. H. The Planning Commission determined that the project was categorically exempt in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Environmental Review No. 2019-69). 1. The project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 (In -fill Development Projects). This exemption is applicable to the project as the project is consistent with the General Plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations, the project is within city limits and is less than five acres (1.46 acres) and is surrounded by urban uses. The site was previously developed with commercial uses and has no habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. The project would not result in any significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality as indicated by the Traffic Study dated May 2019 prepared by Linscott, Law and Greenspan, the Noise Study dated July 2019 prepared by LSA, and the Conceptual Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the project. The project can be served by all required utilities and public services. III. The required findings for amendment to Variance No. 2018-10 were made in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 (Planning Commission Resolution No. 2019-36) and are as follows: 1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or Resolution No. 2019-099 Page 4 of 8