2010-05 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

potential impacts that might occur from the proposed school. The additional business will assist in promoting the economic viability and enhance the livability for this area of the Civic Center and downtown. As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a school pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The proposed modifications will not adversely affect the General Plan. School uses are permitted within the Professional (P) zoning district and the Professional and Administrative Offices (PAO) General Plan designation. The project will help to facilitate Goal 2.0 to "Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability." The variance and conditional use permit supported will help to provide a service to complement other uses within the growing Civic Center and downtown. A school use, appropriately conditioned, adds to the uses commonly found within professional office areas as well as the Civic Center and downtown. • G. Section 41-313.5 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code allows professional and trade schools m the P zoning district with a CUP issued with findings: Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community? The addition of the professional trade school will add an additional education opportunity to the existing community. This will provide residents an additional opportunity for education in relation to a professional career path. Policy 4.3 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses which provide community and regional service benefits. 2. Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity? The proposed professional trade school will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the area. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages projects that are compatible with and supportive of surrounding land uses. Conditions of • Resolution No. 2010-05 Page 3 of 11