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Conditional Use Permit No. 201 1-1 8 August 31,201 1 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 adversely will not 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 proposed check cashing facility, as conditioned, will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood and the community by providing an alternative place for residents to cash checks without using a traditional banking system. The facility will meet all State and City guidelines pertaining to such use including the 1,000-foot separation requirement. The proposed check cashing facility will not be detrimental to the general welfare and safety of the surrounding businesses and residents. Conditions of approval have been incorporated into the project in order to address property maintenance items including signs, graffiti, litter, and landscaping upgrades to the property. The check cashing facility will operate within an existing retail center and will complement surrounding retail uses within the area. Check cashing uses are allowed within the existing Planned Shopping Center (C4) zoning district with a conditional use permit. The check cashing facility will provide services that compliment surrounding businesses and should draw additional uses to the existing retail center. The use is consistent with Policies 4.2 and 5.5 of the City's Land Use Element of the General Plan, which encourage uses that provide service and community benefit while maintaining consistency with surrounding development and are conipatible with existing uses. As conditioned, the proposed use will be in compliance with all applicable sections of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code including minimum separation requirements as required for new check cashing establishments. The distance requirement ensures a reasonable separation between these uses while offering a reasonable walking distance for pedestrians who patronize such services.