RESO 2020-20_2230 N TUSTIN (VAR)

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establishments. 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 promotes a balance of land uses to address basic community needs. Policy 1.10, encourages the location of commercial centers at arterial roadway intersections in commercial districts. The project will provide for a new commercial building on two arterial streets. Land Use Element Goal 2 promotes land uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. Policy 2.8, promotes rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The driveway will contribute to the viability of the project site and the adjacent commercial center, and redevelop a vacant lot. 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. Economic Development Element Goal 2 maintains and enhances the diversity of the City's economic base. Policy 2.3 encourages the development of mutually beneficial and supportive business clusters within the community. Urban Design Element Goal 1 improves the physical appearance of the City through development of districts that project a sense of place, positive community image and quality environment. Specifically, Policy 1.5 enhances architectural forms, textures, colors, and materials for all projects. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review per Section 15303 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The Class 3 exemption applies to the construction of small structures, which in an urbanized area is defined as up to four buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area, on sites zoned for such use, not using significant amounts of hazardous substances, where public services are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. The proposed service station development is comprised of a 2,600-square foot convenience store and 2,160-square foot fueling canopy within the Arterial Commercial zone which allows for service, retail and commercial uses. There are public services available through the City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Fire Authority and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. As a result, Categorical Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2017-83 will be filed for this project. Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative #41597v3 Resolution No. 2020-20 Page 3 of 9