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Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-19 October 26, 2009 Page 5 To address noise generated by customers utilizing the car wash facility, the primary parking area is oriented away from the residential properties to the south of the project and is screened from the properties to the east of the project by the car wash building. Additionally, hours of operation and outdoor speaker restrictions have been added as conditions of approval to further reduce any noise impacts. Site security and loitering issues have been addressed through a combination of staffing, lighting and site design. When the car wash is not in operation the driveways will be gated in order to prevent vehicles from coming on to the site. In addition to restricting vehicle access, roll-up doors will close off the entrance and exit to the carwash tunnel and all mechanical and vacuuming equipment will be non-operational. During regular hours of operation, three to four employees will be available on site to address site maintenance issues including trash and loitering as well as provide assistance in case of equipment malfunctions. Finally, the project will comply with current lighting requirements by the Police Department. Based upon the analysis of the project subject to the specified criteria and findings, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-19 as conditioned (Exhibits 7 and 8). CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is Categorically Exempt per Section 15303. This Class 3 exemption applies to projects less than 10,000 square feet in urbanized areas where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. Matt Foulkes, LEED AP Ser io of IC Assistant Planner I Princi P a e MF:jm mf\reports\cup09-19 Santa Ana Express Car Wash.pc 31 A-7