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Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -16 August 24, 2015 Page 3 As part of the development project review portion of the project, staff worked with the applicant to identify improvements to be required in tandem with the proposed mono - eucalyptus and equipment enclosure. These improvements reflect the requirement to screen the facility from view, to provide enhanced landscaping through the planting of new trees and vines, to deter graffiti through the planting and maintenance of landscaping materials, to screen equipment and materials by locating them within an enclosure with eight foot high block walls and vinyl shake siding that matches the building, and to minimize the project's overall impacts on the surrounding community. Conditional use permits are governed by Section 41 -638 of the SAMC. Conditional use permits may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. • That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the conditional use permit request, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. Section 41- 198.5(b) of the SAMC establishes site selection order of preference criteria for wireless facilities. These provisions require the exploration of various options before proposing a new major wireless facility. The applicant has explored alternatives to this major wireless facility, including providing a roof mounted facility on an existing building in the area and co- locating on another facility. Nearby buildings in the immediate area are not located in coverage gaps and/or are not of sufficient height (predominantly one and two -story) to provide coverage between existing wireless facilities. The project will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the community. The proposed mono - eucalyptus will provide a service to Santa Ana residents, businesses, and motorists who subscribe to Verizon Wireless services by reducing the gaps in cellular service and providing additional calling capacity for its users in the northeast sector of Santa Ana. 31 D -5