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Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -12 May 26, .2015 Page 5 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 indoor sports facility that promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs, such as physical activity, 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 project will include significant new investment and tenant improvements to a site that has remained vacant since the previous tenant relocated from the site. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The project will be located adjacent to one of the region's most significant corridors, the Costa Mesa Freeway, and conditions of approval will ensure that its operations will be compatible with the surrounding properties and businesses. Public Notification The project site is not located within or near any neighborhood association. Staff has been in contact with the property owner, who has informed the existing tenants of the proposed use. The project site itself was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and mailed notices were sent to property owners and occupants 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 Analysis In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption allows the repair, maintenance and permitting of existing structures that are consistent with the zoning and general plan designations. The proposed project involves occupying an existing building with a new tenant, without any square footage addition or building expansion. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2015 -10 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment 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) and Objective No. 5 (leverage private investment that results in tax base expansion and job creation citywide). 31 C -7