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Resolution No. 2025-23 Page 3 of 12 maintain a quiet environment for the surrounding community, due to the minimal outdoor activity and lack of truck deliveries required fo r businesses like industrial and active commercial uses. Enhanced landscaping and shielded lighting will reduce visual and noise disturbances, while the building’s layout and setback from the street will avoid any new circulation or safety issues for neighbors. Together, these measures ensure the Project is a compatible and safe addition to the community, without negatively affecting the well-being of nearby residents or workers. 3.That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. By modernizing the self -storage facility and enhancing the streetscape with attractive architecture and landscaping, the Project will support the economic stability of the area, help increase property values, and encourage further investment. The upgraded, climate-controlled storage units will meet both current and future needs of local residents and businesses without introducing new incompatible uses. These improvements will beautify Fourth Street and Standard Avenue, making the area more appealing for residents and investors, while supporting the revitalization efforts and vision of the zoning district it is located. The Project will help maintain a stable, vibrant local economy in line with the City’s economic development and beautification goals. 4.That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC for such use. The Project has been designed to comply with the majority of applicable regulations and conditions in Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, including standards for floor area ratio, height, and parking. To address landscaped yard requirements for existing buildings, the Applicant requests modifications to SAMC Section 41 -475(b), which requires a minimum 10-foot landscaped yard strip adjacent to arterial streets; Section 41-475(d), mandating landscaping for all required yards; and Section 41-477(k), requiring a 10-foot-wide landscaped planter along interior lot lines abutting non-industrial property. 5.That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. The Project is consistent with the General Plan’s Urban Neighborhood vision and the SD-84 Urban Neighborhood subzone, which support a mix of housing, neighborhood-serving amenities, and commercial uses in a walkable, attractive setting. The upgraded self -storage facility provides a needed service for nearby residences and businesses, supporting local convenience and housing diversity. Its architectur al