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Appeal Application No. 2025-02 — Forty Martyrs Armenian Church Middle School (5311 <br /> W. McFadden Avenue) <br /> vitality and complement surrounding land uses by maintaining a <br /> stable student population and providing a long-term educational <br /> resource within the community. Therefore, the proposed use will not <br /> detract from the economic stability and development potential of the <br /> area. <br /> 4. That the proposed use shall comply with the regulations and conditions <br /> specified in Chapter 41 for such use. <br /> The proposed use will comply with all applicable regulations and <br /> conditions specified in Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code <br /> for schools located within the R1 zoning district. The Project has <br /> been designed to conform with development standards, including <br /> building height, setbacks, and site access requirements. Although <br /> the site provides 88 on-site parking spaces, fewer than the 110 <br /> spaces otherwise required, the Project qualifies for parking relief <br /> under Assembly Bill (AB) No. 2097 due to its proximity to a major <br /> transit corridor, and therefore remains compliant with state and local <br /> regulations. Furthermore, conditions of approval will ensure <br /> continued compliance with operational standards related to traffic <br /> circulation, noise, and safety.Accordingly, the proposed use satisfies <br /> all applicable zoning code requirements and conditions for approval. <br /> 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or any specific <br /> plan of the City. <br /> The new proposed school building will continue to complete the <br /> residential neighborhood as intended by the General Plan. <br /> Furthermore, approval of this application would be consistent with <br /> several goals and policies of the General Plan, specifically Goals 1, <br /> 2, 3, and 4 of the Land Use (LU) Element as discussed below. <br /> Goal LU-1 seeks to provide a land use plan that improves the quality <br /> of life and respects the existing community. Moreover, Policy LU-1.1 <br /> seeks to foster the compatibility between land uses to enhance <br /> livability and promote healthy lifestyles. The proposed Project will <br /> continue to provide a private school to the surrounding community, <br /> without disrupting the existing community. The church campus is not <br /> accessed from any of the surrounding residential communities. <br /> Therefore, the proposed school building will maintain the aspect of <br /> the neighborhood while providing an added service to the <br /> community. <br /> Exhibit 6 — Response to Appeal Comments <br /> ity ounci 18 — 170 2/3/2026 <br />