2010-005 - Granting Modifications to Variance No. 2004-09

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for this area of the downtown. As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a bar selling alcoholic beverages pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 4. That the granting of a variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City. The proposed modifications will not adversely affect the General Plan. Bars and ancillary uses such as alcoholic beverage control licenses are permitted within the Central Business-Artists Village (C3-A) zoning district and the District Center (DC) General Plan designation. The project will help to facilitate Goal 2.0 to "Promote land uses which enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability." The modifications supported will help to provide a service to complement other uses within the growing Artists Village. Further, Goal 4.0 of the Land Use Element, protect and enhance development sites and districts which are unique community assets that enhance the quality of life. An establishment that adds to the nightlife of the Artists Village promotes the unique makeup of the area with a mix of residences and commercial businesses. J. This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301. This Class 1 exemption applies to alterations to an existing operation or facility with negligible expansion. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2008-39 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The City Council, after conducting the public hearing and being fully advised, hereby approves in part and denies in part the request to modify Variance No. 2004-09 as conditioned in Exhibit A hereto (which shows additions as underlined text and deletions as strikeout text), which is incorporated herein by this reference. These decisions are based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Requests for Council Action dated February 1, 2010 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 1st day of February, 2010. Resolution No. 2010-005 Page 3 of 10