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Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-22 Variance Nos. 2007-10 and 2007-12 November 26, 2007 Page 4 One of the goals of the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan is to preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. The project will preserve the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will contribute to the general well being of the community by allowing a private school within an existing building that will minimize impacts to the adjacent residential uses. Further, the building will enhance the economic stability of the area by converting a vacant building into a vital, active property. To prevent the site from becoming an attractive nuisance, the Planning Division is recommending conditions of approval such as maintaining the perimeter landscaping and limiting signage that faces the residential uses. These conditions will assist in minimizing impacts to the adjacent residential uses. The proposed use is in compliance with various policies outlined in the General Plan Land Use Element. The use has been designed to comply with code and to minimize impacts to adjacent properties. Therefore, based upon an analysis of the project and the project's compatibility with the City's General Plan and applicable development standards, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-22, Variance No. 2007-10 and Variance No. 2007-12 as conditioned. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption allows the permitting of existing structures where no expansion is proposed. Categorical Exemption No. 2006-174 will be filed for this project. ~-~ ~' Vince Fregoso, ICP Senior Planner VF jm Vf/reports/CUP07-22&VA07-10&12.pc 31 B-5