RESO 2017-02_1501 N Bristol St (McDonalds Drivethrough)

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4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City as the proposed restaurant use is consistent with Goals 1 and 2 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. These goals encourage uses such as restaurants that promotes a balance of land uses to address basic community needs and which enhance the City's fiscal viability. In addition, the project is consistent with Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element, which supports commercial uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. Significant site improvements and the construction of a brand- new 4,000 square foot restaurant will occur on the site that will enhance the overall appearance of the Bristol Street Corridor, thereby resulting in an increase in investment on the site. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The proposed restaurant will be located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. F. The proposed project meets provisions of the zoning code (SAMC Chapter 41) including lot size, lot frontage, landscaping, setbacks and lot coverage with the exception of parking. In addition, the proposed restaurant with drive-through will allow an existing business to stay and grow at the current location as well as provide additional dining opportunities for residents of Santa Ana. Further, the project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan, including Goal 1, which encourages a balance of land uses that address basic community needs, and Goal 2, which encourages land uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability. Section 3. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15303. This Class 3 exemption allows small construction projects or buildings in urban areas up to 10,000 square feet in size, not involving the use of significant amount of hazardous substance where all necessary public services and facilities are available. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2015-69 will be filed for this project. 1. There will not be a significant cumulative effect by this project and successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time. 2. There is not a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. 3. This project does not damage a scenic resource within an officially designated state scenic highway. Resolution No. 2017-02 Page 5 of 9