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Amendment Application No. 2010-01 Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-15 September 13, 2010 Page 4 A conditional use permit allows the City to impose conditions to mitigate any potential unforeseen negative impacts associated with a care home use and its operations. Since this is the first project of its kind for the City, the Planning Division and Police Department are proposing conditions of approval to ensure the project maintains its high quality through time and does not transition into an undesired or unintended use. The Planning Division's conditions are intended to ensure the facility will contribute to the general well being of the community and will create a positive economic impact by increasing the number of available jobs in the area and increasing the tax revenues. Conditions, such as requiring the facility to maintain its license and a high level of amenities to its residents are recommended. The Police Department's conditions refer to business operations and physical improvements to improve safety, such as requiring security guards to patrol the parking lot and upgrades to exterior lighting. The Police Department proposes a review of the project at six months, one year and annually thereafter to ensure that the business is in compliance with conditions approved for the project. Conclusion The project is consistent with the purpose of the General Plan Land Use Element and Housing Element, as it will further the goals and policies of the plan and not obstruct their attainment. Specifically, it would further the following General Plan goals and policies: Land Use I Goal 1 I Promote a balance of land uses to address the basic community Element needs. Policy 1.5 I Maintain and foster a variety of residential land uses in the City. -1 Policy 2.8 Promote rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourage increased levels of capital investment. Policy 5.1 Promote development which has a net community benefit, and enhances quality of life. Housing Policy HE-4.4 Self Enriched Housing. Support efforts to increase the availability Element of supportive services and service-enriched housing for persons with special needs, such as seniors, disabled people, homeless people, families, and persons with medical conditions. As conditioned, the project will not create additional negative impacts to the surrounding business and residents; instead it will stabilize the First Street commercial corridor by creating new long term employment opportunities and providing a service that is needed in the community. Therefore, staff recommends approval of Amendment Application No. 2010-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2010- 15 as conditioned (Exhibits 7 and 8).