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CUP No. 2015 -01 Variance Nos. 2015 -01 & 2015 -02 March g, 2015 Page 10 Finally, the project will not adversely affect the General Plan as the proposed use is consistent with Goals 1 and 2 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. These goals encourage uses such as the proposed mixed -use car wash and commercial development that promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. In addition, the project is consistent with Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element, which supports commercial uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The South Coast Speedwash project will include significant new construction and tenant improvements to a site that has remained underutilized since the original car wash was developed on the site. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The South Coast Speedwash project will be located on one of the City's most significant commercial corridor and conditions of approval will ensure that its operations will be compatible with the surrounding community. Public Notification The project is located within the boundaries of the Thornton Park Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the presidents of the Thornton Park and the nearby Sunwood Central and Rosewood Baker Neighborhood Associations to ensure that they were notified of this project and to identify any areas of concern. The presidents did not 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, either written or electronic, had been received. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15332. The Class 32 exemption allows in -fill development if such development meets five distinct conditions: The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations; • The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; + The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; 31 C -12