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Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -17 October 26, 2015 Page 3 Prmiect Analysis Staff has reviewed the applicant's request to operate a care facility at this location. In analyzing the conditional use permit request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants staff's recommendation of approval for the conditional use permit. The Santa Ana Municipal Code allows care homes in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district subject to a conditional use permit. A care home is defined as a facility, place or building, social rehabilitation facility or similar facility which is maintained and operated to provide living accommodations for and 24 nonmedical care to persons in need of personal services, supervision, guidance, or training essential for sustaining the activities of daily living. The proposed care home has been designed to be maintained and operated to provide living accommodations and non- medical service for the elderly, disabled and formerly homeless individuals. The facility will also include amenities and services which will assist the residents and enhance their quality of life by providing supervision, training, classes, transportation coordination, activity planning and meal services. The proposed care home meets all of the requirements specified in the C1 zoning district relating to the proposed use. The proposed project will be in compliance with the development standards for the C1 zone, including landscaping and parking. Parking for a care home use is one space per every three beds. A total of 24 spaces are required with 61 spaces to be provided for the site. Additionally, appropriate conditions of approval have been included for this project that will ensure it remains in compliance with the provisions of the zoning district. The proposed care home also supports several goals and policies of the General Plan. The project will promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and that enhance the economic viability of the City, will provide a use that will assist in diversifying the range of services available to adjacent communities, will promote the rehabilitation of a commercial property and encourage increased levels of capital investment through the interior and exterior improvements planned for this site and provides housing opportunities and supportive services for seniors, people with disabilities, families with children, and people needing emergency, transitional, or supportive housing. The proposed care home will partner with Mercy House to provide supportive services to homeless, chronically homeless, disabled and at -risk of homelessness veterans and non - veterans in a well maintained and supportive environment. Further, the proposed project will assist in addressing the needs of homeless people and will provide housing that is linked with case management, employment, physical, mental health, substance abuse, and other needed services. 31A-5