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F. On August 27, 2025, the Applicant submitted CUP No. 1982-18-MOD-1 requesting approval to facilitate the construction of the new private school building that will serve the middle school grades; G. CUP No. 1982-18-MOD-1 constitutes a modification to the previously approved CUP No. 1982-18 for the purpose of facilitating the construction of a new classroom building to serve the existing private school. This modification supplements, but does not supersede, the original CUP. All conditions and entitlements established under CUP No. 1982-18 shall remain valid and in full effect, except as specifically amended herein to reflect the scope of the proposed improvements. H. On October 27, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public for the Project; I. The Planning Commission determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant this CUP pursuant to SAMC Section 41-638, have been established for CUP No. 1982-18-MOD-1 to allow a new private school building within the R1 zoning district as follows: 1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well-being of the neighborhood or the community. The proposed Project will provide a new two-story private school building to accommodate middle school students (seventh and eighth grades) within the existing Forty Martyrs Armenian Church campus. This expansion will allow students who are already enrolled at the school to continue their education through the eighth grade without the need to transfer to another institution. By retaining students and extending the academic program, the Project will enhance educational continuity for families, reduce the need for additional school commuting outside the neighborhood, and strengthen the long-term stability of the school community. As such, the proposed use will provide a valuable educational service and contribute positively to the general well-being of the surrounding neighborhood and the broader Santa Ana community. 2. That the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed middle school building will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The Project is located within an existing church and school campus that has historically operated as an educational facility. The proposed expansion is modest in Resolution Na 2025-XX City Council 18 — 62 Pa&3/ 6