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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -05 Variance No. 2014 -01 March 10, 2014 Page 3 General Plan and Zonina Consistenc The General Plan land use designation for the site is Low- Density Residential (LR -7), which allows for neighborhood serving uses such as community centers, The existing Boys and Girls Club and proposed expansion is consistent with the land use designation. The subject site is located in the Multiple- Family (R3) zoning district. The R3 zone allows for accessory buildings, schools, public buildings and neighborhood community centers in addition to multiple - family residential uses subject to a conditional use permit. The proposed use is consistent with the uses permitted in the R3 zoning district. Analysis of the Issues The Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) allows for neighborhood and community service centers in the R3 zone subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. Although the existing facility has been in operation since 1956, the new pediatric medical clinic in 2000 triggered the Bays and Girls Club to obtain the necessary discretionary approvals, The remodel of the existing building would not typically require further review of an existing CUP; however, the construction of the new garage onto a new parcel to the property expands the existing use and necessitates the requirement to obtain a new conditional use permit. The facility has been designed to comply with all applicable development standards. For example, the existing facility has been designed to comply with setback, building height, and landscape standards. In addition, the existing building and proposed garage structure have been designed to maintain complementary architectural features, materials, and colors. Lastly, a decorative hardscape and a new six -foot decorative block wall will be provided along the south and east property lines to separate the Club from adjacent residential uses. Finally, a parking analysis was prepared to ensure the existing parking supply would continue to support the existing and proposed operation of the Boys and Girls Club operation (Exhibits 10 and 11). Conditional Use Permit (Neighborhood and Community Service Center) Conditional Use Permit requests are governed by Section 41 -638 of the SAMC. Conditional Use Permit requests may be granted when It can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well- being of the neighborhood or community. • 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. 31A-5