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such there is no incentive for the subject property to revitalize or recycle. Therefore without rezoning, the applicant would not have the ability to reinvest in his use, and the subject property could well become a blight on the community. The blighting effect would be counter productive to the C- SM's pedestrian-friendly and neighborhood-serving commercial purpose. G. Additionally, there is two-family residence (R-2) zone and well-established residential uses immediately adjacent on both the north and south of the rear half of the subject property. Therefore, if the subject property becomes blighted it would negatively affect this existing residential neighborhood, which could have a ripple effect upon multiple properties. H. Based upon the evidence referenced herein, including all oral testimony before the Planning Commission and the City Council at their respective public hearings, the proposed Amendment Application No. 2006-01 to rezone property located at 2037 and 2041 South Main Street from South Main Street Commercial (C-SM) to General Commercial (C-2) bears a substantial and reasonable relationship to the public welfare. I. Based upon the evidence referenced herein, including all oral testimony before the Planning Commission and the City Council at their respective public hearings, the rezoning of 2037 and 2041 South Main Street would be consistent with the appropriate planning and land use criteria. J. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3). This section exempts the project from further CEQA review as it has been determined that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Exemption No. 2006-16 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Amendment Application No. 2006-01. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Council Action dated September 5, 2006 and exhibits attached thereto; Request for Council Action dated October 2, 2006 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 3. The real property located at 2037 and 2041 South Main Street in Santa Ana is hereby reclassified from South Main Street Commercial (C-SM) to General Commercial (C-2). Amended Sectional District Map number 19-5-9 showing the above described change in zoning district designation, is hereby approved and attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. (AA No. 2006-01). 75A-18