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CUP No. 2025-04 for Child Guidance Center (600 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Unit 600) <br />March 10, 2025 <br />Page 5 <br />4 <br />8 <br />5 <br />1 <br />medical office to maintain its operations within the community, contributing to improved <br />mental health services without compromising the quality of life for nearby residents or <br />businesses. The project's integration into the existing urban fabric supports both the <br />immediate neighborhood's well-being and the broader community's health goals. <br />General Plan Consistency <br />The approval of this application will be consistent with the following goals and policies of <br />the General Plan: <br />Community Element <br />•Goal CM-3: Active Living and Well-being. Promote the health and wellness of all <br />Santa Ana residents. <br />o Policy CM-3.1: Supporting Health Services. Collaborate with and provide <br />support to organizations engaged in improving public health and wellness, <br />expanding access to affordable quality health care, and providing medical <br />services for all segments of the community. Encourage greater emphasis <br />on expanding or improving health services to underserved areas and <br />populations. <br />Land Use Element <br />•Goal LU-1: Growing Responsibly. Provide a land use plan that improves quality of <br />life and respects our existing community <br />o Policy LU-1.1: Compatible Uses. Foster compatibility between land uses to <br />enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles. <br />•Goal LU-2: Land Use Needs. Provide a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s <br />diverse needs. <br />o Policy LU-2.7: Business Incubator. Support land use decisions that <br />encourage the creation, development, and retention of businesses in Santa <br />Ana. <br />•Goal LU-3: Compatibility of Uses. Preserve and improve the character and integrity <br />of existing neighborhoods and districts. <br />o Policy LU-3.1: Community Benefits. Support new development which <br />provides a net community benefit and contributes to neighborhood <br />character and identity. <br />Approval of the CUP for Child Guidance Center’s medical office aligns with Santa Ana’s <br />goals of fostering public health, responsible land use, and economic stability. By allowing <br />the continued operation of this mental health service provider, the CUP supports <br />improved access to quality healthcare for children and young adults, particularly <br />underserved populations, thereby addressing critical community health needs. The <br />integration of this facility into the existing urban fabric preserves neighborhood character <br />while enhancing livability by providing local access to essential mental health resources. <br />Additionally, the CUP approval retains a vital healthcare provider in the city, supporting <br />