75B - PH - 6 E MACARTHUR PLACE - NEXUS DEVELOP

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iii. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed hotel use will not adversely affect the economic stability within the MacArthur Place South development area. The 185-room hotel and 3,000 square foot conference/meeting rooms will provide a diverse customer base for adjacent retail and restaurant uses which will reinforce the economic viability of the project area. iv. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use? The project will be in compliance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as well as the provisions of the SD-76 zoning district with the exception of parking. A variance will be required to deviate from this standard. v. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The proposed project will not adversely affect the General Plan as hotel uses are conditionally permitted within the Specific Development No. 76 (SD-76) zoning district. The General Plan Land Use Element Policy 2.2 encourages commercial development to accommodate the City's need for goods and services. A hotel use with conference and meeting rooms provides a needed service within the City. Also Policy 2.6 encourages the creation of new employment opportunities which are compatible with surrounding land uses, and provide a net community benefit. A hotel use at this location will provide a sizable amount of diverse employment opportunities while remaining compatible with surrounding development. E. Applicant has requested approval of Variance No. 2009-02 to reduce the required parking. Based on code requirement, a total of 204 parking spaces are required for the hotel use while only 183 spaces are available. Of these 183 spaces, there is an agreement to use 25 of the parking Resolution No. 2009- Page 3 of 30 75B-115