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Resolution No. 2020-xx Page 3 of 8 on-premises consumption pursuant to Chapter 41 of the SAMC. The facility will utilize less than five (5) percent of the gross floor area for display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is the maximum threshold established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Conditions of approval and operational standards will ensure the project remains in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations related to alcohol sales to ensure that the use does not impact neighboring properties or create an attractive nuisance. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at this location will not adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City’s needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full-service uses that offer alcoholic beverages as part of their service provides a general well-being to the neighborhood as it provides a theater option for Santa Ana residents and visitors in a much needed area of the city. Furthermore, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Applicable operational standards for the proposed ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment in the neighborhood. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The Frida Cinema is located within the downtown district and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. Section 2. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from CEQA per Section 15301 – Class 1 (Existing Facilities). The request for a conditional use permit for a Type 64 alcoholic beverage control (ABC) license consists of the permitting or minor alteration of an existing private structure involving negligible or no expansion of the use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The project proposes to allow the operation of an alcoholic beverage control license for the sale and on-premises consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits at an existing non-profit theater. Therefore, there is no reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment due to the facility having the necessary infrastructure to operate the proposed use and negligible expansion of the existing building being proposed. Based on this analysis, a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2020-11 will be filed for this project. 4 -10