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Resolution No. 2020-xx Page 2 of 8 1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. The proposed after-hours operations will provide a primary service to individuals that may not be able to attend early movie show times or that wish to experience late night movie showings. This will allow the theater to better serve the community by providing a movie theater service that provides late night movie showings past 12:00 a.m. (midnight), which is consistent with other business hours of operations in the Downtown. In addition, by offering extended hours of operation, the theater and Downtown area will be further enhanced. 2. That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The subject site contains an existing non-profit theater that has been in operation since 2014. In addition, the existing non-profit theater has sold alcoholic beverages for on- premises consumption at special after-hours events by obtaining a daily alcoholic permit through the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”). Since 2014, the City has not received any complaints or issued any notices of violation to the operator. Furthermore, the subject site is not located within immediate proximity to parks, playgrounds, schools, or religious institutions. In addition, the building is located approximately 350 feet away from the nearest multi-family residences and approximately 400 feet from the nearest single-family residences. All applicable operational standards identified in SAMC Sec. 41-196 will apply to this establishment. Finally, the after-hours operation is intended to be incidental to the primary use, which is a theater. 3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. The Frida Cinema theater has been in operation for six years at 305 East Fourth Street, Unit 100. Since 2014, The Frida Cinema has shown on average 28 films per month and held special private events. The proposed after-hours operations will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the theater to compete with other nearby 4 -18