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properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The Ramona Building has undergone a significant amount of rehabilitation in anticipation of the project, with additional improvements intended to restore the building to its original nature. The tenancy of eSports Arena within the Ramona Building will help ensure 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. F. 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. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2013 -100 will be filed for,this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -11 as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein and Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -12 as conditioned in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated May 27, 2014 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2014 -17 Page 6 of 13