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Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -06 August 24, 2015 Page 4 • The project will continue to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the community. The monopine currently provides a service to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to Sprint PCS's services by providing cellular coverage and providing additional calling and data capacity for its users in the central sector of Santa Ana. The issuance of a new conditional use permit for the existing wireless facility at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing, working, recreating, or attending school in the area as the proposed facility will be in compliance with Federal law that governs health related issues for wireless facilities, including safety regulations from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The monopine, in conjunction with existing stealthing and screening, will be compatible with the surrounding area and will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area. The stealth appearance and existing site enhancements will maintain the economic stability of this neighborhood by providing an additional service for residents, workers, and school and park visitors. • The use will continue to comply with all provisions pertaining to the construction and installation of wireless facilities identified in Chapter 41 (Zoning Code) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The proposed facility will be stealthed as a pine tree, will continue to be screened by a mature stand of trees, and will comply with other standards outlined in the SAMC. The monopine will not adversely affect the General Plan as cellular facilities that are designed to be compatible with the surrounding environment are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element. Goal 1 promotes a balance of land uses to address community needs, which includes means of communication that will be served by the proposed monopine. In addition, Goals 3 and 5 require preservation of neighborhood character and integrity as well as mitigation of developments' impacts. The existing monopine is designed to minimize visual impact to the area by being disguised as a pine tree, utilizing an existing stand of mature trees to further conceal it, and by incorporating materials and the architectural design of nearby buildings into the design of the equipment enclosure. Further, Policy 2.2 encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for services. Improving a cell phone provider's bandwidth and coverage in the area enhances services that are readily available for workers, visitors, and residents in the immediate vicinity. 31A-6