31A - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2011-24 NEW MCDONALDS 1100 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE

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Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-24 December 12, 2011 Page 3 • That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the conditional use permit request staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. • The project will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the community. The proposed McDonald's Restaurant is a use that is supportive to the primary industrial uses in the area. The use will provide dining opportunities to those working in the immediate area and will provide employment opportunities to residents that live in the City. The drive through window service will provide a convenient option for patrons purchasing meals at the restaurant. • The proposed drive through window service will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the area. The drive through window service has been designed to minimize potential impacts to vehicles travelling along both McFadden and Grand Avenues as the internal stacking area adjacent to the streets has been increased. Further, the site has been designed to minimize potential light and glare impacts from the drive through lane. Finally, conditions of approval have been incorporated to minimize potential adverse impacts from occurring on the premises. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area but will instead identify the site as a viable location to operate a business. Portions of the site are either currently vacant or occupied by a use that is only open three days a week. The reuse of the site, in conjunction with the improvements that will be made to the site, will enhance the economic viability of the area. • The use will be in compliance with all regulations and provisions of Chapter 41 (Zoning Code) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Site improvements are proposed that will bring the site into compliance with the Zoning Code. For example, landscaped setbacks and on-site landscaping 31A-5