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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 11 4 8 3 7 o Policy 2.2 Deliberate Investment – Pursue business attraction and retention prospects in sectors which broaden and strengthen the local economy. The project is consistent with Goal EP-2 and Policy 2.2 as it actively contributes to the attraction and cultivation of a new business within the City of Santa Ana. By upgrading the existing convenience store business and constructing a new service station, this initiative will enhance the local business landscape and strengthen the overall economy. The proposed development is anticipated to improve economic growth by generating significant property and sales tax revenue. This infusion of revenue solidifies the financial health of the business itself and contributes to the broader economic sustainability of Santa Ana. •Goal EP-3: Business Friendly Environment – Promote a business friendly environment where businesses thrive and build on Santa Ana’s strengths and opportunities. o Policy 3.7 Facilitating Investment – Promote a solution-based customer focus in order to facilitate additional development and investment in the community. o Policy 3.8 Comprehensive Analysis of Land Use – Pursue a balance of fiscal and qualitative community benefits when making land use decisions. The project would be consistent with Goal EP-3 and Policies 3.7 and 3.8, as it provides for redevelopment of existing underutilized properties and promotes new commercial development that would provide services to the community and visitors. Moreover, the project would enhance the intersection at McFadden Avenue and Fairview Street and help business owners compete with nearby commercial businesses. Lastly, by working on an improved site design with the applicant, staff ensured that that project provided a high level of community investment to ensure the safety of residents, workers, and visitors in the area. Public Notification and Community Outreach Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 10. The site is located adjacent to Windsor Park and Windsor Village North Neighborhood Associations, whose leadership were notified of the project. At the time this report was printed, no issues of concern were raised regarding the proposed CUP or Variance. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3). Class 3 exemption applies to new construction or conversion of small structures including commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet. The project proposes to construct a total of 9,358 square feet of commercial buildings and structures for