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4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The project will not adversely affect the general plan as the office use is a permitted use in the District Center land use designation. In addition, the project is consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, including Goal 2 to promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability, Goal 3 to preserve and improve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods, and Goal 5 to ensure that the impacts of development are mitigated. The project is also consistent with Land Use Element Policy 2.8 to promote the rehabilitation of commercial properties and encourages increased levels of capital investment, Policy 2.10 supports new development which is harmonious in scale and character with existing development in the area, and Urban Design Element Policy 1.5 encourages projects that include enhanced architectural forms, textures, colors and materials. The building and its addition are consistent with these goals and policies and has been designed to provide architectural and visual interest to the site and adjacent community. E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15332. This Class 32 exemption allows infill development provided it is consistent with the zoning and General Plan, is on a project site of no more than five acres surrounded by urban uses, does not have any noise or traffic impacts, and can be served by existing utilities. The proposed office building expansion has been found by the City's development review agencies to not create any adverse impacts. The building is proposed to be located on a site that is not designated by federal, state, or local agencies to be an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. The cumulative impact of this project will not be significant as there are several office buildings in the area, the property is already served by roads and utilities, and will not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. There is no reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The project is not located within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway and will not result in damage to scenic resources. The project is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. As a result, Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2017-45 will be filed for this project. Resolution No. 2017-28 Page 3 of 6 31 B-10