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Resolution No. 2018-xx Page 4 of 7 community that is within close proximity. Policy 2.8 promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment as the Sy Choihan LLC Market/Deli tenancy will contribute to the viability of the commercial center in which it is located. Policy 2.9 supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive as the operational standards for the proposed ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment in the neighborhood. Policy 5.1 promotes development with community benefits that enhance quality of life by allowing residents in the immediate vicinity to shop at a market with a full range of goods, including alcoholic beverages. Policy 5.5 encourages development that is compatible with and supports surrounding land uses. The retail establishment is located in a commercial center and its operations are compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. F. A public convenience and necessity letter is required due to the undue concentration of off-sale establishments within the census tract. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant the preparation of a letter of public convenience or necessity for off-sale alcohol conditional use permits pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-645.5, have been established for Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-26 to allow for an ABC license: 1. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the character of development in the immediate neighborhood and will be in harmony with the overall objectives of the general plan. The market and deli is located within an existing commercial center. The sale of alcoholic beverages is ancillary to the primary use as a bona-fide eating establishment and retail store which are permitted by right. The maximum floor area for alcohol storage and display is five (5%) percent controlling the ancillary nature of market’s business operations. The Hutton Center Mixed Use Specific Development creates a high density urban area. Urban areas often have a convenience store to support the mix of commercial and residential uses in the immediate area. In addition, the project is consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan Land Use Element as listed above in finding E 5. 2. The economic benefit outweighs the negative impacts to the community as whole. 1-12