2001-008 - Approving Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 00-109

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EXHIBIT A FINDINGS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Findings of Fact Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community? The project proposes to convert an existing restaurant building into a lodge for the Loyal Order of the Moose. The Loyal Order of the Moose is a nationally recognized non-profit Fraternal Organization involved in community based programs such as Meals on Wheels, Adopt a Highway, Boy and Girl Scouting, Disabled/Handicapped Programs, Operation Santa Clause, and other Environmental Programs and telethons. The service organization has been associated with the Santa Aha community for approximately 77 years. It is anticipated that the lodge will continue to provide services and a facility that will contribute to the general well being of the community. Will the proposed use 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 Moose has had an active chapter in the City of Santa Ana for 77 years without known complaints from persons residing or working in the area. The chapter has occupied several buildings in the City without any ill affects to persons residing or working in the area. It is anticipated that the lodge will continue to be a good neighbor at their new location. It is not anticipated that the lodge will be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the area. The Fraternal Organization is involved in community based programs which should be beneficial to persons residing or working in the vicinity. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The service organization will be moving into a currently vacant building that has deteriorated and in need of repair. The Moose intend to improve the property by cleaning up the overgrown landscaping, selective painting and repair, restriping the parking area and substantial upgrades to the interior of the building. The proposed improvements will add value to the property and enhance the economic viability of the area by providing a stable tenant that has served the community for close to 77 years. This use and the proposed property improvements should benefit the community and not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties in the surrounding the area. Resolution No. 2001-008 Page 4 of 13