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CUP No. 2025-15 – Anchor Stone Christian Church (2938 S. Daimler Street) July 14, 2025 Page 3 5 1 6 2 On July 1, 2025, the Applicant submitted required documentation for resubmission of their application for a conditional use permit, which was reviewed by staff as CUP 2025-15. After reevaluation of the Project, staff is recommending approval of CUP 2025-15. Project Analysis CUP requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. CUPs may be granted when it can be shown that the proposed project will not adversely impact the community and General Plan. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the CUP. Conversely, the inability to make these findings results in a denial. The proposed use of the subject site as a place of worship will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community or surrounding properties. The church will occupy a previously developed tenant space located within a professional office complex, and no exterior physical alterations are proposed that would impact site circulation, access, or building visibility. The surrounding land uses are exclusively professional office uses with no immediate adjacency to sensitive receptors such as schools or residences, reducing the likelihood of land use conflicts. The proposed hours of operation for the administrative offices would be Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The proposed church/congregation services will be held Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and during holidays, avoiding peak traffic hours associated with adjacent office uses. Additionally, the site provides sufficient on-site parking through a combination of assigned and guest spaces, and a condition of approval requires the submission of a parking management plan for special events to further ensure compatibility. In terms of noise, activities within the church will occur indoors, and the proposed tenant improvements include upgrades to the building’s internal infrastructure without increasing occupancy or altering the building envelope. No amplified outdoor sound is proposed, and compliance with the City's noise ordinance will be required. Furthermore, existing site lighting is designed to serve an office complex and is sufficient for safety without introducing excessive glare or spillover. As proposed, the Project does not propose new lighting that would increase impacts. Overall, the proposed use will be compatible with the existing built environment and will not introduce new adverse impacts related to traffic, noise, or lighting. Through appropriate conditions of approval and continued code compliance, the Project is anticipated to enhance the general welfare by providing a community-serving use that aligns with Santa Ana’s goals of promoting neighborhood cohesion and access to diverse community resources. Lastly, the Applicant will be responsible for addressing the Development Review Committee (DRC) site plan comments to ensure that the proposed church complies with all Building Safety and Public Works Concerns (Exhibit 5). In addition, the proposed church will not adversely affect the General Plan, as the granting of the CUP would be consistent with various goals and policies of the General Plan. The approval of the proposed Project will be consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Industrial/Flex (Flex-3), which is intended to act as a buffer between