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and, Goal 3, which aims to allow uses that preserve and improve the character and integrity of neighborhoods, including both the adjacent commercial and residential neighborhoods. The project will promote a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and that enhance the economic viability of the City, will provide a use that will assist in diversifying the range of services available to adjacent communities. Land Use Element Policy 2.8 promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties and encourages increase levels of capital investment. This will promote the re -investment of a commercial property and encourage increased levels of capital investment through the construction of a new restaurant for this site. Further, Land Use Element Policy 5.5 encourages development which is compatible with and supportive of surrounding land uses. The proposed project will assist in addressing the needs of dining services to those working in the immediate area and will provide employment opportunities to residents that live in the surrounding community. Section 2. Variance - The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Applicant is requesting approval of Variance No. 2016-08 to allow a reduction in the off-street parking requirements in order to construct a 4,000 square foot restaurant with drive-through window service at the property located at 1501 North Bristol Street. B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-632.2 requires approval of a variance to allow a reduction in the off-street parking requirements in order to construct a 4,000 square foot restaurant with drive-through window service in the Bristol Street Corridor Specific Plan (SP1) zoning district. C. The applicant is requesting approval of a variance from Section 41-1305 and 41-1341 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to allow a reduction in parking and modification in loading for the proposed restaurant with drive-through window service. Pursuant to Section 41-1341, ten (10) parking spaces are required for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. As proposed, a total of 40 parking spaces are required, while 37 spaces are provided. In addition, the applicant is requesting modification to the loading requirement. Instead of providing a dedicated loading space, loading will be permitted during non -peak hours from the vehicle parking area. D. On January 9, 2017, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on Variance No. 2016-08. E. The Planning Commission determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant this variance to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 632.2, have been established for Variance No. 2016-08 to allow the reduction in off- street parking and loading requirement: Resolution No. 2017-02 Page 3 of 9 31 B-20