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use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. ii. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. Approval of the variance allows the applicant to operate a bar within the emerging Artists Village of the downtown. The bar will add to the growing Artists Village active lifestyle; support evening activities and a variety of dining establishments. Downtown should be the place to go to experience the full character of a community, and a bar will contribute to a vibrant evening experience. iii. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The approval of the variance will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the area because the use, as conditioned, will not create negative or adverse impacts. The conditions imposed on the variance will mitigate any potential impacts that might occur from the proposed alcoholic beverage sales and entertainment. The additional business will assist in promoting the economic viability and enhance the livability for this area of the downtown. IV. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the City's General Plan land use designation of District Center (DC). The addition of a bar within an area dominated by living and working space will add to a mixture of uses that has proven successful throughout downtowns within the United States. The project will add to the vibrant dynamics of the downtown, increasing activity within the Artists Village and thereby helping to achieve Goal 2.0 of the General Plan, "Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability". 31A-20 Resolution No. 2004-36 Page 2 of 3