2017-015 - Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-44

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2. That the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The proposed carwash facility has been designed to reduce any potential negative impacts to the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents, workers, or visitors to the site. Construction requirements for the structure and overall layout and access to the facility will reduce any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. This is primarily an ancillary amenity to the service station and therefore will not be frequented or utilized for extended periods of time. In addition the hours of operation that are proposed for the carwash are between 7:04 am to 8:00 pm daily. 3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area, The proposed carwash will create an additional place of business and amenity for the project site. Offering the ancillary service of a carwash will attract additional customers to the site which will take advantage of the other uses such as the service station and restaurant. The additional source of income to the site will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead promote a higher business activity in the area and the site which currently sits vacant and has done so for a number of years. 4. That the proposed use shall comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a commercial carwash facility pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The facility will be maintained as a self-service automated carwash facility providing the necessary tools to service a vehicle that any carwash facility provides. In addition to the amenities that the carwash will provide, the carwash will provide all the necessary stacking distances to help mitigate any potential traffic impacts on and off the site. The proposed hours of operation will allow the facility to conform to the SAMC noise standards and regulations. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City. 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 services. Providing an additional amenity on the site allows for Resolution No. 2017-015 Page 2 of 7