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Resolution No. 2020-xx Page 2 of 8 ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. 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 provided alcoholic beverages at special events by obtaining a daily alcoholic permit through the California Department of Alcoholic and 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 sale of alcohol 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 has been in operation for six years at 305 East Fourth Street, Unit 100. Since 2014, The Frida Cinema has shown an average of 28 films per month and holds special private events. The use has included the sale of alcoholic beverages at events by obtaining a daily alcoholic beverage control license through the ABC. The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the theater to compete with other nearby commercial establishments that offer a full selection of alcoholic beverages for sale to their customers. Moreover, the proposed sale of alcoholic beverages will allow The Frida Cinema to remain economically viable and contribute to the overall success of the City of Santa Ana. 4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. The proposed conditional use permit will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and operational standards imposed on an establishment selling alcoholic beverages for 4 -9