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CUP Nos. 2014 -11 & 2014 -12 May 27, 2014 Page 9 the long -term maintenance of the historic building, which contains "Key' status on the local register of historic buildings. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Conditions of approval have been placed on the proposed computer gaming and spectator facility that will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown Santa Ana. Complementing this, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The facility will be located in a commercial area and its operations will complement and will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. Finally, Goal 2 of the Economic Development Element supports maintaining and enhancing the diversity of the City's economic base. The proposed use supports Policy 2.1 of this Element, creating the potential for a high - growth business cluster that could attract high - technology businesses and vendors to the project's vicinity, and Policy 2.3, encouraging the development of mutually beneficial and supportive business clusters. The proposed computer gaming and spectator facility will attract patrons who may continue to support other commercial services in Downtown Santa Ana's thriving retail, service, and restaurant areas. Public Notification The project is located within the boundaries of the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the presidents of the Downtown and the nearby Lacy Neighborhood Associations to ensure that they were notified of this project and to identify any areas of concern. The project site was also posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter, and mailed notices were sent to all property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, by phone, written, or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15301. The Class 1 exemption allows the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or leasing of existing structures. The project proposes to operate a computer gaming and spectator facility tenant within an existing structure. The Ramona Building's interior square footage is proposed for reduction by elimination of a portion of the interior mezzanine level. In addition, the structure is already served by municipal services, such as roadways, utilities, and parking in a variety of forms. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2013 -100 will be filed for this project, 31 B -11