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<br />Resolution No. 2022-33 <br />Page 4 of 11 <br />o Policy 2.7 Business Incubator – Support land <br />use decisions that encourage the creation, <br />development, and retention of business in Santa <br />Ana. <br />The project will allow for additional service to Santa Ana <br />residents and visitors, thereby positively contributing to the <br />economic viability of the area by promoting local spending, <br />offering employment opportunities, and providing a safe <br />workplace. In addition, the applicant is making an investment <br />to rehabilitate the site to allow for a safe and attractive <br />establishment by improving the circulation throughout. Lastly, <br />the proposed improvements would allow the existing <br />establishment to continue offering its services, thereby <br />promoting onsite business retention. <br />x Goal LU-3: Compatibility of Uses – Preserve and <br />improve the character and integrity of existing <br />neighborhoods and districts. <br />o Policy 3.4 Compatible Development – Ensure <br />that the scale and massing of new development <br />is compatible and harmonious with the <br />surrounding built environment. <br />o Policy 3.7 Attractive Environment – Promote a <br />clean, safe, and creative environment for Santa <br />Ana’s residents, workers, and visitors. <br />The proposed improvements would preserve the character of <br />the existing commercial area. The scale and massing of the <br />addition is proposed to be compatible and will maintain the <br />current architectural style, which includes an earth tone color <br />palette, thin stone veneer, smooth stucco finishes, canopies <br />and trim. In addition, by maintaining the existing landscaping in <br />place, the project provides a harmonious development and <br />keeps all four corners of the intersection harmonious <br />aesthetically, promoting a clean and safe environment. <br />x Goal EP-1: Job Creation and Retention – Foster a <br />dynamic local economy that provides and create <br />employment opportunities for all residents in the City <br />o Policy 1.2 Attract Business – Promote new and <br />retain existing job-producing businesses that <br />provide living-wage employment opportunities.