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4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan, but rather support its goals. Goal 1 of the Land Use Element encourages uses that promote a balance of land uses that address basic community needs. The project is in compliance with the Specific Development No. 69 zoning district and addresses the public interest of having more fitness centers to serve their needs and promote wellness. The project site has been upgraded to comply with all applicable development standards. Goal 2 encourages uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. After being vacant for a number of years, the project's occupation in the building will benefit the economic viability of the area. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Planet Fitness will be located in a commercial center and its operation will be compatible with the surrounding commercial, office and industrial businesses and their operations. The fitness center will also provide services to local business employees that promote wellness. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301(1), which is a categorical exemption applying to projects which consists of exterior modification and re- tenanting of an existing building involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use. In addition, the structure is already served by municipal services, such as roadway and utilities. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2015 -35 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission, after conducting the public hearing, hereby approves Variance No. 2015 -06 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, to reduce the required parking standards for a health club within the PacificCenter retail center located at 1760 East Edinger Avenue. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated September 28, 2015, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public written or oral testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2015 -33 Page 3 of 6