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CUP No. 2025-04 for Child Guidance Center (600 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Unit 600) March 10, 2025 Page 4 4 8 5 1 Project Analysis A CUP is required for medical offices operated by government, government-subsidized, not-for-profit, or philanthropic entities, to ensure that there are no detrimental effects to adjacent or neighboring land uses or the overall community, as it relates to land use compatibility, hours of operation, vehicle circulation and onsite traffic, parking, and noise. Moreover, CUP requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. CUPs may be granted when it can be shown that the proposed project will not adversely impact the community. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the CUP. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. The subject site is located in the Civic Center where the immediate vicinity includes office buildings (predominantly government facilities), a park, a charter high school previously converted from an office building, multifamily residential properties, and a bank. The nearest sensitive land uses are the adjacent school situated approximately 150 feet east, and a residential apartment community and gated condominium community approximately 60 feet to the south. The site’s design mitigates potential circulation impacts with two vehicular access points into the garage from N. Parton Street and W. Third Street, which help minimize traffic impacts and queuing. Moreover, a 578-space garage exceeds city-parking requirements by 11 spaces based on the existing uses within the building, which ensures that there are no off-site parking impacts. The site is also within proximity to public transit, with bus stops, and future street car routes available on Santa Ana Boulevard, Flower, Ross, and First streets, all within an approximately 500- foot radius. This accessibility is particularly beneficial as Child Guidance Center reports that many patients utilize public transportation, thereby reducing traffic concerns. Staff analyzed the project to evaluate potential impacts on neighboring properties and sensitive land uses. Staff observed no significant disruptions or traffic impacts during their assessment and concluded that the project would not negatively affect nearby residents or workers. The site's location and design, combined with the medical office's existing operations on the sixth floor of the office building with ample parking and nearby transit, effectively address potential concerns such as traffic, noise, and compatibility with surrounding uses. The medical office's operations are well-integrated into the existing building design, further reducing the likelihood of any negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood or sensitive land uses. It was determined that the proposed CUP would not harm the community’s health, safety, or welfare. Approval of the CUP would enable Child Guidance Center to continue providing essential behavioral health and psychiatric services to children and young adults (ages 0-21) in the City. Located within an existing office building in an Urban Neighborhood designated area, the facility aligns with the General Plan's vision of creating well-connected spaces that integrate commercial, residential, and healthcare amenities. The proposed non-profit, government-subsidized medical office in Santa Ana will significantly contribute to the general wellbeing of the neighborhood and community. Granting the CUP would allow the