Item 22 - Public Hearing - Amendment Application No. 2026-02 for the Santa Clara Avenue

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AA No. 2026-02 for 2101 and 2109 East Santa Clara Avenue Zone Change April 7, 2026 Page 6 designation is intended to accommodate highly visible, arterial -oriented commercial uses that support employment, local -serving retail, and complementary commercial activities near established residential neighborhoods (Goal LU-2; Policies LU-2.1 and LU-2.2). The proposed zone change resolves the zoning inconsistency with the 2022 GPU and supports reinvestment and business development consistent with the surrounding commercial corridor (Policies LU-2.6 and LU-2.7). Existing General Plan Land Use Designation By aligning zoning with adopted land use policy, the amendment promotes compatibility with adjacent development and preserves neighborhood integrity through the future application of City design and development standards (Goal LU-3; Policies LU-3.4 and LU-3.7). Any future development would be subject to applicable City review processes to ensure compatible scale, massing, and site design, contributing to a safe, attractive, and economically viable commercial environment. The proposed zoning amendment is also consistent with the General Plan's Economic Prosperity goals related to job creation and retention (Goal EP-1; Policy EP-1.2), economic diversification and support for high -growth and complementary businesses (Goal EP-2; Policies EP-2.1 and EP-2.3), and the promotion of a business -friendly environment that facilitates investment and balanced land use decisions (Goal EP-3; Policies EP-3.7 and EP-3.8). By resolving existing zoning inconsistencies and enabling commercial activation of underutilized land along an arterial corridor, the proposed zone change supports long-term economic vitality, employment opportunities, and fiscally productive land uses consistent with the adopted General Plan. Public Notification and Community Outreach Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided attached hereto as Exhibit 6. The project site is not located within the boundaries of a neighborhood association. However, prior to the Planning Commission public hearing, representatives of nearby neighborhood associations were contacted to identify any potential concerns related to the proposed request. No issues or concerns were identified during this outreach effort.