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basic community needs such as housing and commercial uses and which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. In addition, the project is consistent with Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element, which supports commercial uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services, including arts production spaces, galleries, and community centers. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The Santa Ana Arts Collective adaptive reuse project will include significant improvements to a building that has remained underutilized in recent years and will include additional investment in new construction. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The project will be located in a primarily commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses and their operations. The parking analysis provided for the project and the comparable San Diego Affordable Housing Parking Study indicate that the proposed parking is more than adequate to meet the needs of the site. Conditions of approval will also ensure that the project remains compatible with surrounding land uses. D. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA review per Section 15332, The Cuss 32 exemption applies to projects characterized as infill development meeting the following conditions: the project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations; the proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. In analyzing the variance application, staff finds that the project qualifies for the Class 32 exemption. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations through the Adaptive Reuse Ordinance. As proposed, the project will meet the intent and standards of the General Plan Land Use Element and SP -3 zoning district standards. Moreover, the proposed development will take place within city limits and is on a Resolution No, 2016 -xx 31 D -45 Page 3 of 7