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this elevation would be permitted to have substantially more • than three signs. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The installation of additional signage will allow EI Super the ability to identify goods and services available within the store. The variance will also allow EI Super the ability to utilize the property in a manner that is consistent with similar sized uses. The additional signs are consistent with Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element that supports commercial uses in adequate amounts to accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The three secondary signs will not be detrimental to the surrounding area, as a condition of approval has been added that will limit the amount of secondary signage allowed on the site. This will assist in minimizing the visual clutter found on structures with multiple wall signs. The height, size and • appearance of the signs will blend with established shopping center and will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the City's General Plan in any way as the land use designation of General Commercial (GC) allows signage in conjunction with retail uses in the land use designation. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15061(b)(3), which is a general rule exemption applying to projects that have no possibility of having a significant effect on the environment. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2010-148 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Variance No. 2011-05 as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein as though fully set forth. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which • includes, but is not limited to: the Staff reports and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2011-09 Page 2 of 4