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area by promoting local spending, offering employment opportunities, and providing a safe workplace. In addition, the applicant is making an investment to rehabilitate the site to allow for a safe and attractive establishment by improving the circulation throughout. Goal 3 encourages the preservation and improvement of the character and integrity of the existing neighborhoods and districts. The proposed improvements address Goal 3 of the LU Element by preserving the character of the existing commercial area. The scale and massing of the addition is proposed to be compatible and will maintain the current architectural style, which includes an earth tone color palette, stone veneer, smooth stucco finishes, canopies and trim. The project provides a harmonious development and keeps all four corners of the intersection harmonious aesthetically, promoting a clean and safe environment. Goal 4 supports a sustainable Santa Ana through improvements to the built environment and a culture of collaboration. The proposed project supports Goal 4 of the LU by supporting a sustainable community by ensuring the project has been designed and conditioned to minimize impacts onto surrounding properties. The project will support sustainable improvements to the built environment and encourage land use strategies that reduce the operation impacts of the commercial site. The reconfiguration of the site will additionally contribute to improved living conditions and a healthier environment for the surrounding area by developing the site in a responsible manner. Goal 1 of the EU Element promotes the fostering of a dynamic local economy that provides and create employment opportunities for all residents in the City while Goal 3 of the EU promotes a business -friendly environment where businesses thrive and build on Santa Ana's strengths and opportunities. The proposed project will support Goals 1 and 3 of the EU and will help the applicant to enhance their business offerings and compete with nearby service stations that offer similar services. Moreover, by working on an improved site design with the applicant, staff ensured that that project provided a high level of community investment for residents, workers, and visitors in the area. Goal 4 of the M Element coordinates transportation planning efforts with land use and design strategies that encourage sustainable development and achieve broader community goals. Goal 1 of the CN Element supports the protection of air resources, improve regional and local air quality, and Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 5 of 12