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The proposed conditional use permit will be in compliance <br />with all applicable regulations and operational standards <br />imposed on a restaurant selling alcoholic beverages for on - <br />premises consumption pursuant to Chapter 41 of the SAMC. <br />The facility will be maintained as a full -service, bona -fide <br />eating establishment, having suitable kitchen facilities and <br />supplying an assortment of foods.. Additionally, the restaurant <br />will utilize less than five (5%) percent of the gross floor area <br />for display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is the <br />maximum threshold established by the Santa Ana Municipal <br />Code. Operational standards will ensure the project remains <br />in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations <br />related to alcohol sales to ensure that the use does not <br />impact neighboring properties or create an attractive <br />nuisance. <br />5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of <br />the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed <br />use. <br />The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages for on -premises <br />consumption at this location will not adversely affect the <br />General Plan or any specific plan. The granting of this <br />conditional use permit supports several policies contained in <br />the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element <br />encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs <br />for goods and services. Providing a variety of full -service <br />restaurants that provide alcoholic beverages as part of their <br />menu offers additional dining options for Santa Ana <br />residents and visitors. Policy 2.9 supports developments that <br />create a business environment that is safe and attractive. The <br />property maintenance condition of approval will maintain a <br />safe and attractive environment in the community. Further, <br />operational standards for the proposed ABC license will <br />maintain a safe and attractive environment in the <br />neighborhood. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element <br />encourages development that is compatible with and <br />supporting of surrounding land uses. Mariscos Hector #1 is <br />located within a commercial shopping center and its <br />operation is compatible with the surrounding commercial <br />businesses. <br />Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) <br />and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from CEQA per Section <br />15061(b) (3). This exemption applies to projects where it can be seen with certainty that <br />there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the <br />environment. The project proposes to allow the on -premises sale of alcoholic beverages <br />at a full -service restaurant and minor interior tenant improvements. There is no <br />Resolution No, 2019-45 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />