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CUP No. 2015 -01 Variance Nos. 2015 -01 & 2015 -02 March 9, 2015 Page 11 • Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and • The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The first Class 32 exemption condition requires that the project site be consistent with applicable general plan designations and policies, as well as with the zoning designation. As described earlier in this report, the project is located within an area designated by the Land Use Element of the General Plan for commercial uses. Moreover, the project is located within a zoning district that allows such uses subject to approval of a CUP. Secondly, the project site is required to be within city limits and no more than five acres; the proposed project will be developed on a 2.71 -acre parcel. The third condition requires that the project have no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, none of which has been identified on the parcel. The fourth Class 32 exemption condition requires that approval of the project would not result in significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Early traffic impact analyses showed that with proper site design, signage, and the installation of a new street light, any significant traffic impacts could be addressed. A separate noise study indicated that the existing block walls, in tandem with the SAMC's requirements for screening of mechanical equipment, would address any noise concerns on the project site. Further, water quality concerns were reviewed by the Public Works Agency. Any concerns could be addressed through a combination of City and State water detention and runoff policies. Finally, the project site meets the requirements of the fifth condition in that the proposed development is within an urbanized area and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Based on this analysis, staff finds that the project, as proposed, is exempt from further environmental review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2012 -70 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alianment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objective No. 2 (create new opportunities for business /job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies). 31 C -13