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Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-35 September 26, 2016 Page 3 provided on the project site. In addition, upgrades are proposed to the existing site and parking lot, including fagade upgrades, the resurfacing and re -striping of parking areas and new parking lot lighting, which will bring the site into closer compliance with the industrial development standards. The proposed site, in conjunction with the existing location, will provide the space and amenities to serve more children, resulting in a greater benefit to the community. To avoid possible impacts associated with the proposed use, conditions have been added to the conditional use permit that will mitigate any negative impacts associated with the operation of the facility. It is not anticipated that the proposed child care facility, in conjunction with the proposed conditions, will create negative impacts to the surrounding business or residential community. Approval of the conditional use permit will allow KidWorks the ability to continue to provide community and educational services to the surrounding community. The proposed child care facility supports several goals and policies of the General Plan, including Policy 1.8 of the Land Use Element, which encourages the development of non-profit recreational facilities and services, and Policy 5.1 of the Land Use Element, which encourages development which has a net benefit to the community. The expanded childcare facility will continue to provide a long-term social benefit to the community as the project will increase the educational competence of children in the immediate area and will provide a supportive learning environment for children of all ages. These services will serve to increase the safety and general welfare of children in the area. Additionally, no adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the project's approval. At the time of this report, there were no code enforcement violations on the subject site. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15061(b)(3). The general rule exemption allows projects to be exempt from CEQA if it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. As the project entails the occupancy of an existing building with no building expansion, and the building will be in compliance with all provision of the Municipal Code, and no adverse environmental impacts will result from the child care use, it has been determined that the project will not have an effect on the environment and is exempt from further review. General Rule Exemption Environmental Review No. 2012-39 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). 31 B-5