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• been incorporated into the project in order to address <br />property maintenance items including signs, graffiti, litter, <br />and landscaping upgrades to the property. <br />3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic <br />stability or future economic development of properties surrounding <br />the area? <br />The check cashing facility will operate within an existing <br />retail center and will complement surrounding retail uses <br />within the area. Check cashing uses are allowed within the <br />existing Planned Shopping Center (C4) zoning district with a <br />conditional use permit. The check cashing facility will <br />provide services that complement surrounding businesses <br />and should draw additional uses to the existing retail center. <br />The use is consistent with Policies 4.2 and 5.5 of the City's <br />Land Use Element of the General Plan which encourage <br />uses that provide service and community benefit while <br />maintaining consistency with surrounding development and <br />are compatible with existing uses. <br />4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions <br />specified in Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for such <br />• use? <br />As conditioned, the proposed use will be in compliance with <br />all applicable sections of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana <br />Municipal Code including minimum separation requirements <br />as required for new check cashing establishments. The <br />distance requirement ensures a reasonable separation <br />between these uses while offering a reasonable walking <br />distance for pedestrian clients who patronize such services. <br />5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any <br />specific plan of the City? <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. <br />Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses <br />that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. <br />Check cashing facilities provide an additional service to <br />residents of neighboring areas who have a need for a local <br />establishment which can provide these types of financial <br />transactions. <br />Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the <br />recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15061(b)(3), which is a <br />• general rule exemption applying to projects that have no possibility of having a significant <br />Resolution No. 2011-11 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />