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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -14 May 27, 2014 Page 2 OnTrac will operate an overnight delivery operation which includes receiving, sorting and delivering of packages. The operation will also provide the general public the ability to pick up and drop off packages at the subject site. The facility is anticipated to operate in morning (3:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.) and afternoon /evening shifts (4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) during the week. The morning shift anticipates approximately 25 employees and the aftemoon /evening shift 10 employees. The peak operation occurs in the morning hours. During the operation, primarily cargo vans will arrive dropping off or picking up packages. The van operators are independent contracted service providers hired by OnTrac for the package delivery operation. The general public pick up and drop off will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Exhibits 4, 5 and 6). Project Backaround The proposed OnTrac Express Messenger facility will provide delivery service from San Clemente to Fullerton. The location proposed in Santa Ana is a duplication of other existing facilities utilized in a similar function. Approximately 9,000 packages that are delivered by two 53 -foot long trailer trucks are anticipated to be processed daily. The deliveries are accomplished by 75 contracted service providers that utilize cargo vans. While the peak operation occurs during the morning hours, a small percentage of vans return in the afternoon. None of the cargo vans are kept on -site overnight. General Plan and Zoning Consistency The General Plan land use designation for the site is industrial (IND). The Industrial districts of the City are vital to its economic health. These areas provide employment opportunities for local residents, and generate municipal revenues for continued economic development. As one of the County's oldest cities, Santa Ana has long been an industrial center for the region. The City's goal is to maintain this strong industrial base by setting land use policies which preclude the intrusion of less intensive commercial or residential uses. Typical uses found in this district include light and heavy product manufacturing and assembly. The proposed project, an overnight delivery facility, is consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The zoning designation for the site is Light Industrial (M1). The proposed use of the land is an operation that receives, sorts and delivers packages, all which are considered light industrial. Along with the primary light manufacturing operation, administrative office and service component will occur. The M1 zone allows limited office and services that are ancillary to the primary use. The proposed use is consistent with the M1 zone. Project Analysis OnTrac proposes to locate a regional distribution center within the M1 zone to assist in their network of overnight package delivery operation. The primary function of the facility is to receive, sort and ship packages to consumers and small businesses. 31 C -4