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<br />4IÞconditional Use Permit No. 2004-02 <br />~bruary 23, 2004 <br />t'age 1 of 2 <br /> <br />Findinqsof Fact <br /> <br />A. . <br /> <br />Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will <br />contribute to the general well being of. the neighborhood or the <br />community? <br /> <br />The proposed care home will contribute to the general well being <br />of the neighborhood and the community by providing supportive <br />services to Orange County residents who are in a period of <br />transition from rehabilitation programs into normal and <br />permanent living situations, by which allowing them to take <br />control of their lives. The City of. Santa Ana, as well as the <br />County of Orange, is underserved in terms of the number of <br />facilities providing care to those in need. The establishment <br />of a care facility will provide an alternative for families in <br />need of housing. <br /> <br />.B. <br /> <br />Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case <br />be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons <br />residing or working in the vicinity? <br /> <br />The design and operation of the care home are intended to ensure <br />compatibility with the surrounding uses. Mercy House has <br />maintained three facilities in Santa Ana including the Emmanuel <br />House, which is immediately across .the street from this project <br />at 807 North Garfield Street with no adverse impacts to the <br />health, safety or general welfare of the community. <br /> <br />C. <br /> <br />Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability <br />or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />The facility has been designed to resemble the Spanish Colonial <br />Revival architectural style, which is compatible with the <br />character of the Historic French Park District. The area <br />includes a mixture of single and multiple-family residential <br />structures in terms of design and size. The establishment of <br />this structure at this location is consistent with this pattern. <br />Mercy House currently operates three facilities in the <br />surrounding area including the Emmanuel House. All three <br />facilities have proven to be stable and beneficial uses for the <br />community. Because of the compatible design, positive operating <br />history and conditions of approval, the establishment of this <br />facility will be beneficial to the area. <br /> <br />3fÃ~fa-13 <br />