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Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 4 of 15 and regulations related to alcohol sales to ensure that the use does not impact neighboring properties or create an attractive nuisance. 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 approval of the proposed Project will be consistent with the General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (GC), which allows for the development of highly visible and accessible shopping opportunities along arterial corridors. The proposed use would provide an added amenity and would promote a land use that enhances the City’s economic fiscal viability and mitigates any potential impacts to the surrounding community. Furthermore, approval of this application would be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, specifically Goals 1, 2 and 3 of the Land Use (“LU”) Element and Goals 1 and 3 of the Economic Prosperity (“EP”) Element as discussed below. Goal LU-1 encourages land use plans that improve the quality of life and respects our existing community. Moreover, Policy 1.1 of the LU encourages compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles. As a full-service grocery store with ancillary alcohol sales, Ole City Market would provide a much-needed service to Santa Ana residents and visitors, thereby improving the quality of life. Specifically, Ole City Market is dedicated to providing competitively priced, high-quality goods in a convenient and welcoming shopping environment. Their product offerings include fresh produce, meats, seafood, deli items, frozen foods, groceries, beverages, and a selection of beer and liquor. As such, the market will be compatible with the surrounding businesses as it supports the residential environment by providing additional food options and ancillary alcohol selection. Goal LU-2 encourages a balance of land uses that meet Santa Ana’s diverse needs and Policy 2.7 supports land use decisions that encourage the creation, development, and retention of businesses in Santa Ana. The proposed use is consistent with Goal LU-2 and Policy 2.7 as it actively contributes to fostering land use decisions that promote the establishment, growth, and sustainability of business in Santa Ana. The establishment of a new grocery store along a major corridor will continue to encourage a wide range of commercial uses that benefit the existing neighborhood and the surrounding community. Moreover, the location of the proposed market will provide for an enhancement to the immediate surrounding area, as the tenant