31B - VARIANCE - SIGNS 1308 W. EDINGER

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4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The project will not adversely affect the General Plan as the proposed signage is consistent with several goals of the General Plan. Approval of the variance supports Policies 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5 of Goal 2 (to protect and enhance development sites that are unique community assets) and Policies 2.7 and 2.8 of Goal 4 of the Land Use Element (Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability). In addition, approval of the variance is consistent with the intent and purpose of Goals 1 and 2 of the Urban Design Element (to improve the physical appearance of the City through creating a sense of place, positive community image, and quality environment, and to improve the physical appearance of the City through development that is proportional and aesthetically related to its district setting). F. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption allows the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or leasing of existing structures. The project consists of a variance to allow two additional wall mounted signs. No expansion of square footage or interior reconfigurations of square footages are proposed as part of the project. In addition, the structure is already served by municipal services, such as roadways, utilities, and parking. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2015 -13 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Variance No. 2015 -05 for 1308 West Edinger Avenue as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein as though fully set forth. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Staff reports and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2015 -22 Page 3 of 5 31 B -15