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Resolution No. 2025-XX Page 5 of 15 space is currently vacant and the commercial site underutilized. Goal LU-3 supports preservation and improvement of the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods and districts. Moreover, Policy 3.1 supports new development, which provides a net community benefit and contributes to neighborhood character and identity. The proposed Project is consistent with Goal 3 and Policy 3.1 as it is designed to revitalize the currently underutilized site, presenting a tangible improvement that will greatly benefit the neighboring community. Moreover, the proposed interior and exterior improvements to the building, as well as the future site improvements, will assist the integrated commercial site by bringing in new customers. Additionally, the introduction of the new grocery market will also strengthen the commercial viability and enduring success of the establishment. Goal EP-1 promotes a dynamic local economy that provides and creates employment opportunities for all residents in the City. Policy 1.2 encourages new job-producing businesses and retention of existing job-producing businesses that provide living- wage employment opportunities. The Project is consistent with Goal EP-1 and Policy 1.2, as the proposed use and proposed improvements would help generate additional economic growth and stability in the City by further activating an underutilized site and helping generate sales tax revenue. Furthermore, the proposed Project would help create a job-producing establishment thereby providing employment opportunities to Santa Ana residents. Goal EP-3 promotes a business friendly environment where businesses thrive and build on Santa Ana’s strengths and opportunities. Policy 3.7 promotes a solution-based customer focus in order to facilitate additional development and investment in the community. Moreover, Policy 3.8 encourages a balance of fiscal and qualitative community benefits when making land use decisions. The project would be consistent with Goal EP-3 and Policies 3.7 and 3.8, as it provides for a new grocery store tenant at an existing underutilized commercial center and promotes a use that would provide services to the community and visitors. Moreover, proposed use is anticipated to improve economic growth by generating additional sales tax revenue. This additional revenue would improve the financial health of the business itself and contribute to the broader economic sustainability of the City. Lastly, the sale of alcohol beverages for off-premises consumption at this site will provide an additional location in Santa Ana where residents can purchase alcohol, which will ensure local spending.