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CUP No. 2025-03 and Variance No. 2025-01 – McFadden and Fairview Development (2745 W. McFadden Avenue and 1001 S. Fairview Street) March 10, 2025 Page 10 4 8 3 7 amenity and would promote a land use that enhances the City’s economic fiscal viability and mitigates any potential impacts to the surrounding community. Furthermore, approval of this application would be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, specifically Goals 2 and 3 of the Land Use (“LU”) Element and Goals 1, 2, and 3 of the Economic Prosperity (“EP”) Element as discussed below. •Goal LU-2: Land Use Needs – Provide a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs. o Policy 2.7 Business Incubator – Support land use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of business in Santa Ana. The project is consistent with Goal LU-2 and Policy 2.7 as it actively contributes to fostering land use decisions that promote the establishment, growth, and sustainability of business in Santa Ana. The construction of a new commercial building and service station along two major corridors will continue to encourage a wide range of commercial uses that benefit the existing neighborhood and the surrounding community. The placement of the proposed commercial building and service station will enhance the immediate area. •Goal LU-3: Compatibility of Uses – Preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and districts. o Policy 3.1 Community Benefits – Support new development which provides a net community benefit and contributes to neighborhood character and identity. The proposed project is consistent with Goal LU-3 and Policy 3.1 as it is designed to revitalize the currently dilapidated site, presenting a tangible improvement that will greatly benefit the neighboring community. Moreover, the construction of a new commercial building will assist the integrated commercial site by bringing in economic activity to a long-underinvested center. Additionally, the construction of the new service station will also strengthen the commercial viability and enduring success of the establishment. •Goal EP-1: Job Creation and Retention – Foster a dynamic local economy that provides and create employment opportunities for all residents in the City. o Policy 1.2 Attract Business – Promote new and retain existing job-producing businesses that provide living-wage employment opportunities. The project is consistent with Goal EP-1 and Policy 1.2, as the proposed improvements would help generate additional economic growth and stability in the City by further activating underutilized parcels and helping generate property and sales tax revenue. Furthermore, the proposed project would help create a job-producing establishment thereby providing employment opportunities to Santa Ana residents. •Goal EP-2: Diverse Economic Base – Maintain and enhance the diversity and regional significance of the city’s economic base.