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CUP No. 2015 -14 July 13, 2015 Page 5 as well as mitigation of developments' impacts. The proposed monopole is designed to minimize visual impact on the area through additional landscaping and the stealthing of the monopole at the project site. Further, Policy 2.2 encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for services. Enhancing a cell phone provider's coverage in the area enhances services that are readily available for business owners, workers, and residents in the immediate vicinity. A facility disguised as a pine tree would provide the best stealth possible for this location, The facility is located within a commercial district and will be installed toward the north of the site, approximately 152 feet away existing residential uses. There is a mixture of tree species including pine trees located adjacent to Bristol Street and on the adjacent multiple family residential site. Thus, the pine tree design will blend into the area and has been designed to minimize visual impacts to adjacent residence and travelers along the Bristol Street scenic corridor. All associated wiring and conduit for the facility will be underground or hidden within the interior of the monopole. This location is also optimal to provide the coverage necessary for existing and expanding service. The proposed cellular antennas will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to Verizon by closing service gaps and providing enhanced cellular service in the area. Equipment for the facility will be located within a new enclosure behind the restaurant building, with vines planted on the block wails to assist in screening the wireless facility on the site. The proposed wireless facility complies with the City's Wireless Communications Facility Ordinance and will provide needed service to this area of the City. Further, the project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan that safeguard residents and workers in the area while encouraging land uses that accommodate the City's needs for services. Public Notification The project site is located south of the Republic Homes Neighborhood Association boundaries and east of South Coast Neighborhood Association. However, staff contacted the presidents of these neighborhood associations to ensure that they were notified of this project and to identify any areas of concern. The presidents did not identify any concerns with the project. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and notices were sent to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public, CEQA Compliance This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This Class 3 exemption allows in -fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another. 31A-7