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The proposed conditional use permit for the check cashing <br />business will not be detrimental to persons residing or <br />working in the area. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element <br />encourages projects that are compatible with and supportive <br />of surrounding land uses. The business will be located <br />within an existing commercial center. This project site is <br />located in an area that is comprised of mainly commercial <br />uses and is near the South Main Commercial Corridor <br />District. Lastly, the proposed use is consistent with the <br />requirements of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. <br />3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic <br />stability or future economic development of properties surrounding <br />the area? <br />The check cashing business will not negatively affect the <br />economic stability of the surrounding area. The proposed <br />use is consistent with the zoning district of the property and <br />operates like a retail business with normal business hours. <br />Lastly, the conditions of approval will help to mitigate any <br />potential problems and will minimize the possibility of the <br />check cashing business affecting the economic stability for <br />the area. <br />4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions <br />specified in Chapter 41 for such use? <br />The proposed check cashing business meets the <br />requirement of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- <br />374.5(1)(a), which requires that check cashing businesses <br />maintain a minimum 1,000 foot separation between similar <br />businesses. The proposed check cashing business <br />complies with City's separation and the project has been <br />reviewed by City staff to ensure the business complies with <br />the City's standards. <br />5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any <br />specific plan of the City? <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. <br />The subject site is located within an area designated with the <br />General Plan land use designation as General Commercial. <br />Additionally, the site is located within an established <br />commercial area of the City and is also near the South Main <br />Commercial Corridor District. <br />Resolution No. 2007-44 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />75A-11 <br />