RESO 2016-03_920 N Poinsettia (AGC Vocational School)

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industrial and residential neighborhoods. This project will provide a use that will assist in diversifying the range of services available to residents of Santa Ana. Land Use Element Policy 2.8 promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties and encourages increase levels of capital investment. The proposed trade school use will occupy a vacant tenant space representing increased levels of capital investment in the property. The re- tenanting of a vacant space with a viable business further supports the rehabilitation of this property. Land Use Element Policy 5.4 supports land uses which are consistent with the Land Use Plan of the Land Use Element. The M1 zoning district allows trade schools subject to a conditional use permit, making the proposed use consistent with the zoning and the Land Use Plan of the Land Use Element. Land Use Element Policy 5.5 encourages development which is compatible with and supportive of surrounding land uses. The addition of a trade school will provide additional educational opportunities for the surrounding businesses and residents. Section 2. CEQA Compliance. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15301. The Section 15301 (Class 1) exemption applies to the operation of existing facilities and allows the licensing of existing facilities with no expansion of the existing use. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2012 -77 will be filed for this project. Section 3. 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 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -22 as conditioned in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 920 North Poinsettia Street. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated January 25, 2016 and exhibits attached thereto; and, the public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 25th day of January, 2016 Resolution No. 2016 -03 Page 3 of 5