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CUP No. 2013-26 and VA No. 2013-09 August 26, 2013 Page 4 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 Bat Nha Buddhist Meditation Center is currently located on the premises and provides services that contribute to the wellbeing of the surrounding community. The proposed expansion of the existing facility will allow the center the ability to provide additional religious services that will continue to benefit the community. The mitigated negative declaration that was prepared for the project has determined that no adverse impacts will be generated from the expanded facility. The proposed expansion of the Bat Nha Buddhist Meditation Center will not negatively impact residents or workers in the area since the church and related programs will operate exclusively on a site that is surrounded by walls and fences. Conditions of approval have been incorporated into the project approvals that will minimize impacts to the surrounding properties. Further, the 115 parking spaces to be provided on the site, in conjunction with an off-site parking agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District, will satisfy the parking requirements for all center operations and will not result in any impacts on the adjacent properties. Finally, no adverse health or safety impacts were identified in the mitigated negative declaration for the project. • The expansion project will not adversely affect the economic viability of the area. The expansion project will result in a positive addition to the surrounding area and will complement and improve the economic viability of the area as the new development will identify the area as a stable area for economic investment. The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and all other provisions that regulate church uses, with the exception of parking and height. The applicant has applied for the necessary variances to allow off-site parking and to allow the structure to exceed the maximum allowable height. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. The Bat Nha Buddhist Meditation Center is consistent with the General Plan's Land Use Element goals and policies. Goal 1 promotes a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and Goal 3 promotes development that preserves and improves the character and integrity of neighborhoods. Further, the project is consistent with Policy 1.8 to encourage the development of nonprofit facilities and services as well as Policy 3.1 to promote uses that provide a positive contribution to neighborhood character and identity. 31 C-6