31A - CUP - 628 E WASHINGTON AVE

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CUP No. 2016 -18 July 11, 2016 Page 4 That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the conditional use permit requests, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permits. Certified Transportation Services is requesting approval of a CUP to allow expansion of a bus terminal on a lot governed by the M1 zone. The applicant has been in operation for over 20 years, and the new building will be an asset to the community. The proposed bus terminal expansion will contribute to the well -being of the neighborhood by acting as a transitional and buffering use between heavy industrial land uses and potential new residential land uses allowed by zoning. The proposed expansion of a bus terminal will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity as conditions have been placed upon the land use that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts that could be created by the use. Operating hours are limited to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and all automobile repair work must bewithin the enclosed structure. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead spur new development and encourage nearby sites to improve. The expansion of a local business affects the economic stability of an area in a positive way. As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on bus terminals pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The facility will operate within the noise standards set by SAMC Section 18 -312 and will not interfere with any future potential residential development in this zone. The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and 31A-6