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Appeal Application No. 2025-02 – Forty Martyrs Armenian Church Middle School (5311 <br />W. McFadden Avenue) <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibit 6 – Response to Appeal Comments <br />Page 17 of 19 <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 /> <br />4. That the proposed use shall comply with the regulations and conditions <br />specified in Chapter 41 for such use. <br /> <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 /> <br />5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or any specific <br />plan of the City. <br /> <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 /> <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.