Item 23 - Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2024-01 to Amend the Zoning Map

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AA No. 2024-01, CUP No. 2024-01, and CUP No. 2024-02 for McDonald's Restaurant at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara Avenue February 26, 2024 Page 11 Element of the General Plan reflects and sets the community's land use and development policies and a vision for future development of the City. Prior to the GPU, the subject properties had a split land use designation of Institutional (INS) and General Commercial (GC). As a result of the GPU, the land use designation for the properties were updated to fully be GC, consistent with the adjacent commercial center properties. However, the GPU did result in a zoning inconsistency, as the properties were still zoned General Agricultural (Al), which does not allow for eating establishments. To address this inconsistency, the overall project includes an amendment application to change the zoning district to Arterial Commercial (C5) is required for the project. The approval of the proposed project will be consistent with the General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (GC). The project would provide an added amenity to the existing commercial shopping center and would promote a land use that enhances the City's economic fiscal viability and mitigates any potential impacts to the surrounding community. The after-hours operations will contribute to the viability of the site creating a business environment that is safe and attractive. Moreover, the project has been designed to be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan as discussed below. • Goal LU-2: Land Use Needs — Provide a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana's diverse needs o Policy 2.2 Capture Local Spending — Encourage a range of commercial uses to capture a greater share of local spending and offer a range of employment opportunities. o Policy 2.6 Encourage Investment — Promote rehabilitation of properties and encourage increased levels of capital investment to create a safe and attractive environment. o Policy 2.7 Business Incubator — Support land use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of business in Santa Ana The project is consistent with Goal LU-2 and Policies 2.2, 2.6, and 2.7, as it will allow for additional service to Santa Ana residents and visitors, thereby positively contributing to the economic viability of the area by promoting local spending, offering employment opportunities, and providing a safe workplace. In addition, the applicant is making an investment to rehabilitate the site to allow for a safe and attractive establishment by expanding the commercial center and improving the circulation throughout. Lastly, the proposed project would also preserve the character of the existing commercial area and promotes the rehabilitation of properties by proposing to remove a blighted and underutilized land use to create a safe and attractive environment.