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Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-23 December 10, 2007 Page 3 Lastly, the project will provide improved pedestrian accessibility for the building and site. A 10-foot wide walkway will lead directly from the public sidewalk to the Bristol Street entrance. The existing doorway on the south of the building will provide a clear path of travel for patrons to and from the parking lot. Additionally, this side entrance will be modified to discourage patrons from crossing through the drive-through lane to enter and exit the restaurant. Analysis of the Issues As existing, the project site is currently non-conforming as the property does not comply with the City's current development standards. Section 41-681.2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SANG) states that in order to rehabilitate and expand a nonconforming building, the project site must then comply with the all current development standards. Therefore, site improvements must be made in order to expand the existing commercial building. These improvements include items such as additional landscaping, signage to meet code, meet building setbacks, and obtain all required land use entitlements. When originally built, the Carl's Jr. Restaurant was not required to obtain a conditional use permit to operate the drive-through restaurant. However, with the current expansion and remodel, the project must comply with Section 41-365.5 (e) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SANG), which requires an approved conditional use permit to operate a restaurant with drive-through window service. An approved conditional use permit will provide an avenue by which the City can ensure that the drive-through operation will not negatively impact the surrounding properties. The conditions applied to the project will ensure that the site remains as approved by the City and conditions from the Police Department will minimize the potential for criminal activity on the site. The proposed expansion and remodel will bring the site up to compliance with the City's current development standards. The site will comply with the City's landscape requirements and 15-foot landscape setbacks will be installed along both Bristol Street and Central Avenue. The landscaping for the site will be installed to comply with the City's commercial landscaping standards along with the South Bristol Street Improvement Plan. Lastly, the exterior of the building will be remodeled with a contemporary architectural style that is consistent with the Citywide Design Guidelines and Urban Design Element. 31 C-4