Item 28 - Public Hearing - ZOA No. 20204-01 South Coast Technology Center

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Modification to CUP No. 2005-22 — Target ABC License Modification (1441 West Seventeenth Street) July 8, 2024 Page 3 Target currently operates at three locations in Santa Ana. The Target store located at 1330 East Seventeenth Street currently sells beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off -premises consumption as CUP No. 2023-04 was approved by the Planning Commission on April 10, 2023. At this time, the remaining Target stores located at 3300 South Bristol Street and 1441 West Seventeenth Street, hold a Type-20 ABC license, but are concurrently seeking approval to allow for the operation of a Type-21 ABC license upgrade, so all Santa Ana Targets can offer the same assortment of alcoholic beverages for off -premises consumption. Since the application was submitted, staff has been working with the applicant, ABC, Code Enforcement and the Police Department to address any potential adverse impacts associated with the sale of alcoholic beverages for off -premises consumption. Project Analysis Conditional Use Permit Analysis: CUP requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Additionally, CUP modification requests are governed by Section 41-649 of the SAMC. CUPs and CUP modifications may be granted when it can be shown that the proposed project will not adversely impact the community. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the CUP. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. The purpose of regulating establishments that sell alcoholic beverages is to set forth operating practices and procedures and to minimize impacts to surrounding areas. Staff has reviewed the applicant's request for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off -premises consumption and has determined that the sale of alcoholic beverages for off - premises consumption at the subject location will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages for off -premises consumption at the proposed location will provide an ancillary service to Target's customers by allowing them the ability to purchase a wider variety of alcoholic beverages with other products. This would allow Target to remain economically viable and complete with nearby stores offering the same type of services. The operational standards applied to the ABC license, per Section 41-196(f) of the SAMC, will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and will ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. The subject site is located in the Marketplace Bristol shopping center, which is primarily surrounded by other commercial uses. Although Target abuts the Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School, approximately 545 linear feet to the north, the orientation of the primary entrances of both buildings face in opposite directions, further enhancing the separation between the existing land uses. Santa Ana College is approximately 800 linear feet to the south of the property and across Seventeenth Street. The subject property is not located in close proximity to any public playgrounds or parks. The establishment will comply with the operational standards set forth in Section 41-196(f) of the SAMC, thereby mitigating impacts to public health, safety, and welfare. Lastly, the City has not received any complaints or issued any notice of violations to the property owner or previous tenants. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP. Approval of the CUP will be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan. Policy 1.1 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (LU-1.1) encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. A commercial establishment with primary retail at this location will be compatible with the surrounding businesses as it supports the