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Resolution No. 2023-20 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />to increased pollution near sensitive receptors. As stated <br />earlier, as part of the proposal, potential impacts onto <br />surrounding properties, including the adjacent child care facility, <br />from health risks, air quality, and noise were not addressed or <br />evaluated to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission. <br />Goal 2 of the Safety Element (“S”) supports the protection of <br />residents and environmental resources from contaminated <br />hazardous material sites and minimize risks associated with <br />the use, production, storage, transport, and disposal of <br />hazardous materials. Policy 2.6 of the Safety Element <br />supports the determination of the presence of hazardous <br />materials and/or waste contamination prior to approval of new <br />uses and require appropriate measures be taken to protect <br />the health and safety of site users and the community. The <br />proposed project will not take appropriate measures to protect <br />the health and safety of the surrounding community. The <br />project, including the proposed reconfiguration of the site, fails <br />to contribute to a stronger protection of local air quality, <br />minimizes environmental impacts associated with the <br />business, and will be detrimental to the existing community. <br />2. That the proposed use will adversely affect the present economic <br />stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the <br />area. <br />The service station will adversely affect the economic stability <br />or future economic development of properties in the <br />surrounding area. The existence of a service station near a <br />child-care facility, including secondary impacts resulting from <br />fueling operations, fuel deliveries, and convenience store <br />deliveries, will create noise and vibration impacts on <br />surrounding properties, including the adjacent child care <br />facility therefore negatively impacting business operations of <br />the adjacent properties. <br />These findings support several goals and policies outlined in <br />the General Plan. Goal 1 of the Land Use Element (“LU”) <br />encourages a land use plan that improves quality of life and <br />respects our existing community. Policy 1.1 supports the <br />compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and <br />promote healthy lifestyles. The proposed project land use is <br />not compatible with the surrounding community. Goal 2 of the <br />Land Use Element encourages a balance of land uses that <br />meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use <br />Element encourages a range of commercial uses to capture a <br />greater share of local spending and offer a range of <br />employment opportunities. The proposed project is located