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Planning and Building Agency Item # 1 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Planning Commission Staff Report June 13, 2022 Topic: CUP No. 2022-05 – Lotus Restaurant RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-05 as conditioned. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bao Dinh, representing Lotus Restaurant, on behalf of Than Vo (Property Owner), is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-05 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption (Type 41- Beer and Wine) at a new eating establishment located at 2601 West Edinger Avenue. Pursuant to Section 41-196 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), establishments wishing to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption requires approval of a CUP. Staff is recommending approval of the applicant’s request because the site is surrounded by commercial uses, is not immediately adjacent to sensitive land uses and the new restaurant would increase economic activity at the vacant site. DISCUSSION Project Description The Lotus Restaurant will occupy a 2,096 square-foot restaurant building located on the north side of Edinger Avenue between Fairview Street and Sullivan Street. The restaurant will undergo interior tenant improvements resulting in modified kitchen, dining and preparation areas. Once completed, the restaurant will accommodate up to 30 patrons within the dining area. Site improvements will also be completed and include construction of a trash enclosure, installation of landscaping, restriping and resurfacing of the parking lot. Alcoholic beverages will be stored in a designated alcohol storage closet behind the kitchen area. The restaurant will have an overall alcohol storage area of 39 square feet, which is less than five percent of the gross floor area of the tenant space as required by the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC). 6/13/2022 Planning Commission 1 –1