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CUP No. 2015 -20 December 14, 2015 Page 3 This location is also optimal to provide the coverage necessary for existing and expanding service. The proposed facility will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to Verizon Wireless by expanding cellular and data coverage in the area. 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), Finally, the use will comply with all provisions pertaining to the construction and installation of wireless facilities identified in Chapter Al (Zoning Code) of the SAMC. The facility 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 monopole, In addition, Goals 3 and 5 require preservation of neighborhood character and integrity as well as mitigation of developments' Impacts. The monopole's location minimizes visual impact on the area and assists with the stealthing of the equipment. Further, Policy 2.2 encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for services. Enhancing a cell phone provider's coverage in the area adds to the services that are readily available for business owners, workers, and residents in the immediate vicinity. Public Notification The project site is located within the Lacy Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the president of the association, who did not identify any concerns with the project. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and notices were sent to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. The Section 15303 (Class 3) exemption consists of the construction of small structures. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2015 -38 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objective No. 2 (create new opportunities for business /job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies), as well as Objective No. 5 (leverage private investment that results in tax base expansion and job creation citywide). 31A-5