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CUP No. 2025-22 – Cristo Rey School (3601 S. Harbor Boulevard, Unit 200 and 3611 S. Harbor Boulevard) November 10, 2025 Page 7 of 9 (Fairview Road) with 15‑minute headways, Route 76 (MacArthur Boulevard) with 60‑minute headways, and Route 543 (Harbor Boulevard) with 20‑minute headways. The proposed circulation design and staggered student schedules are not expected to disrupt existing on-site tenants or surrounding land uses. School operations will begin approximately 30 minutes after morning drop-off and conclude at least one hour before afternoon pick-up, minimizing overlap with other activity periods. To further ensure compatibility with surrounding uses, conditions of approval will be implemented to maintain compliance with applicable codes and regulations governing traffic circulation, noise, safety, and school operations, thereby preventing impacts on adjacent properties or the creation of an attractive nuisance. General Plan Consistency Approval of the CUP application would be consistent with multiple goals and policies in the Land Use (LU) Element, and further supported by the City’s Economic Prosperity (EP) Element objectives, as outlined below. Moreover, the Applicant’s voluntary commitment to a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the City offers measurable public benefit in exchange for the tax-exempt status of the institution, thereby reinforcing alignment with the General Plan’s fiscal sustainability and equitable service delivery objectives. Goal 2 of the Land Use Element (LU) encourages a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs. The establishment of a professional school that is made accessible to low-income families provides families with additional options in education with a program that may not be available otherwise due to the financial demand of private school programs. Moreover, Policy LU-2.3 seeks to provide a diversity of land uses that support residents, visitors, and businesses, such as areas for community gatherings. The proposed Project will provide a professional school use and will maintain existing office uses on site. Goal LU-3 supports compatible uses as well as preserving and improving the character and integrity of existing neighborhood districts. Policy LU-3.5 specifically encourages the preservation and reuse of buildings through flexible land use policies. With approval of the CUP, underutilized buildings would be renovated and brought into compliance with applicable standards as well as aesthetic improvements. Improvements throughout the site are also in line with Policy LU 3.7, which promotes a clean, safe creative environment for Santa Ana’s residents, workers, and visitors. Goal LU-4 supports a sustainable City through improvements to the built environment and a culture of collaboration. Policy LU-4.1, promotes complete neighborhoods by encouraging a mix of complementary uses, community services, and people places within a walkable area. The proposed Project will add an educational use that complements existing land uses and provides a valued community service within the neighborhood. The professional school will serve as a local resource for students and families, enhancing the area’s mix of uses and contributing to a more complete and well-served community.