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CUP No. 2019-19-MOD-1 & VAR No. 2019-2-MOD-1 – 360 Adult Day Care (1800 North Bush Street) January 27, 2025 Page 7 4 7 5 8 quality of life while respecting the existing community. The services offered by the adult day center improve the quality of life for elderly individuals, other adults in need, and their families by providing engagement and care. The proposed increase in participants and staff is reflected addressed by the Applicant’s commitment to minimize the need for onsite parking by utilizing transportation vans for staff and participants. This approach respects the surrounding community by preventing spillover parking in adjacent areas. This commitment aligns with Policy LU-1.1, which aims to foster compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles. As the project involves modifying an existing land use within the built environment, it ensures the continued coexistence of the adult day center with the surrounding community. Additionally, the project is consistent with Goal LU-2 of the General Plan, which seeks to provide a balanced mix of land uses that meet the diverse needs of Santa Ana. The proposed expansion would enable the facility to serve more elderly individuals and other adults in need of care, as well as their families. This expansion addresses a significant need in the community, given that only four such facilities currently operate in Santa Ana, and this center is functioning at limited capacity. The proposed project is also consistent with Goal CM-3 of the Community Element, which promotes the health and wellness of all Santa Ana residents. By increasing its capacity, the adult day center will be able to serve additional members of the community in need, enabling them to remain healthy and active through the programs offered. Additionally, the project will create job opportunities for the additional staff needed to support the expanded participants, aligning with Goal EP-1 of the Economic Prosperity Element. This goal seeks to foster a dynamic local economy that provides and creates employment opportunities for all residents. Furthermore, granting approval for this request ensures the center's ability to thrive despite the site's constraints, consistent with Goal EP-3 which promotes a business-friendly environment where businesses can grow and succeed. Public Notification and Community Outreach Project notifications were posted, published, and mailed in accordance with City and State regulations. Copies of the public notice, including a 1,000-foot notification radius map, and the site posting are provided in Exhibit 9. The site is located within the Santa Ana Triangle Neighborhood Association, whose leadership was notified of the project. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review under Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). The project qualifies for this exemption, as it pertains to the operation, licensing, or minor alteration of private structures with little to no expansion of their existing or prior use. Although the proposed project would increase the number of participants and the parking