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E. The applicant is proposing modifications to the original CUP 2019-41 entitlement to allow construction of a new single -story, 2,150-square-foot commercial building, containing a convenience store, as well as a 2,880- square-foot fueling canopy with six fueling stations. F. Pursuant to SAMC Section 41-638, the Planning Commission is authorized to review and approve CUP No. 2023-03 for this project as set forth by the SAMC. G. On June 26, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-03. H. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana has considered the information and determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-03, for a service station and noxious use as required by SAMC Section 41-638, have been established: 1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. The proposed service station and convenience store will provide a service to persons that are working or residing in the area. The project will redevelop a vacant lot with a new building and enhanced landscaping, which will contribute to the overall aesthetics of the area. This will benefit the community by allowing the construction of an additional service use and retail building on a vacant lot that will provide additional conveniences for residents, visitors, and employees in the vicinity. For context, the two nearest service stations in Santa Ana are located approximately 0.45-miles to the north (Fairhaven and Tustin avenues) and approximately 0.45-miles to the south (Tustin Avenue and 17t" Street). A third service station is located in the City of Tustin, adjacent to the State Route 55 freeway, approximately 0.58-miles to the southeast. 2. That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed site plan has been designed to not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of those residing or working in the vicinity. Moreover, the use has been comprehensively evaluated pursuant to the City's zoning ordinance and its noxious uses ordinance, and conditions of approval have been placed to ensure that the use limits impacts related to the following: toxic or noxious fumes; hazardous discharges; glare; electromagnetic disturbances; radiation; smoke; cinders; odors; dust or waste; undue noise Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 2 of 12