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integrity as well as mitigation of developments' impacts. The proposed mono - eucalyptus is designed to minimize visual impact on the area by implementing stealth design and the planting of two eucalyptus trees to screen the facility. 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 enhances services that are readily available for business owners, workers, and residents in the immediate vicinity. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15303. The Class 3 exemption allows in -fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another. The wireless facility is a new, small facility that has been found by the City's development review agencies to not create any adverse impacts. The wireless facility is proposed to be located on a site that is not designated by federal, state, or local agencies to be an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. The cumulative impact of this project will not be significant as there are no other wireless facilities currently on or near the site, the property is already served by roads and utilities, and will not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. There is no reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The project is not located within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway and will not result in damage to scenic resources. The project is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Lastly, the project is not proposed on a site that is considered a historical resource or that is listed in the Santa Ana Register of Historic Properties. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -56 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -26 as conditioned In Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 4501 West MacArthur Boulevard. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Resolution No. 2016 -xx Page 3 of 7 31A-15