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healthier environment for the surrounding area by developing <br />the site in a responsible manner. <br />Goal 1 of the Economic Prosperity Element promotes the <br />fostering of a dynamic local economy that provides and create <br />employment opportunities for all residents in the City while Goal <br />3 of the Economic Prosperity Element encourages a business - <br />friendly environment where businesses thrive and build on <br />Santa Ana's strengths and opportunities. The proposed project <br />will support Goals 1 and 3 of the Economic Prosperity Element <br />and will help the applicant to enhance their business offerings <br />and compete with nearby service stations that offer similar <br />services. Moreover, by working on an improved site design with <br />the applicant, staff ensured that that project provided a high <br />level of community investment for residents, workers, and <br />visitors in the area. <br />Goal 4 of the Mobility Element coordinates transportation <br />planning efforts with land use and design strategies that <br />encourage sustainable development and achieve broader <br />community goals. Goal 1 of the Conservation Element supports <br />the protection of air resources, improve regional and local air <br />quality, and minimize the impacts of climate change. Goal 2 of <br />the Safety Element supports the protection of residents and <br />environmental resources from contaminated hazardous <br />material sites and minimize risks associated with the use, <br />production, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous <br />materials. The proposed project will support Goal 4 of the <br />Mobility Element, Goal 1 of the Conservation Element, and Goal <br />2 of the Safety Element by utilizing land use, design, and <br />sustainable strategies to protect environmental resources and <br />residents. The proposed site configuration contributes to <br />protection of local air quality and minimizes environmental <br />impacts associated with the business. <br />Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the <br />CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 of <br />the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). <br />This exemption applies to the construction of small structures, which, in urbanized areas, <br />applies to up to four commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area <br />on sites zoned for such use if not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous <br />substances, where all necessary public services and facilities are available, and the <br />surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. The proposed structures total less than <br />10,000 square feet and will be served by all necessary utilities. The project site's location <br />does not include any environmental features indicating that it is sensitive. As such, a <br />Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2017-83, will be filed for this project. <br />Resolution No. 2023-XXX <br />Page 7 of 15 <br />