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Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 3 of 6 scheduling of medical staff, to minimize parking demand and support the intended use. Without the variance, the property would not be able to accommodate the increase in participants and staff, restricting its ability to provide essential services. This limitation would hinder the full utilization of the site, which already has the physical capacity to support the expanded use. 3. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The reclassification of the second floor to medical office use is not anticipated to be materially detrimental to public welfare or injurious to surrounding properties as medical offices traditionally operate by appointment only, which inherently minimizes the potential for parking congestion. Moreover, the proposed reclassification aligns seamlessly with the existing use of the property as an adult day care center, both of which promote health and wellness. 4. That the granting of a variance or minor exception will not adversely affect the general plan of the city. The proposed Project aligns with several goals and policies of the City’s General Plan. Goal LU-1 of the Land Use Element seeks to provide a land use plan that enhances quality of life while respecting the existing community. The services offered by the 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 in the applicant’s commitment to minimizing 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 commitmen t 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 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 residents. 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