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Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-27 December 10, 2012 Page 4 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 facility is a public utility structure that will provide enhanced and upgraded cable, internet and telephone services to residents of the City and the region, thereby allowing Time Warner to more efficiently meet the growing demand for their services. The proposed hub facility will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the area as the facility is located within an area of the City that allows communication facilities such as the one proposed. Further, the facility will primarily be an unmanned facility with the exception of a small office component of the building. Improvements will be made to the site that will bring the site into compliance with applicable development standards. Finally, conditions have been placed on the project that will mitigate any negative or adverse impacts created by the use that could otherwise affect the health, safety, or general welfare of the surrounding residences and businesses. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead identify the site as a viable site to conduct business. The existing site is vacant with the exception of a 1,045 square foot unmanned facility and is proposed to be occupied by a use that is consistent with the zoning for the property. The use of the site, in conjunction with the substantial improvements to the architecture and landscaping on 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 as well as the Transit Zoning Code. Site improvements are proposed to the entire site that will bring the site into compliance with the Zoning Code. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan as the project is consistent with several goals and policies of the document. Land Use Element Goal 1 encourages development that promotes the balance of land uses to address basic community needs, Goal 3 encourages projects that preserve and improve the character and integrity of neighborhoods, Policy 2.10 encourages new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area, and Policy 4.3 which supports land uses that provide community and regional economic and service benefits. 31A-6