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Resolution No. 2025-XXX Page 3 of 8 Providing a variety of land uses in the area strengthens the economic base of the City and improves the economic stability of the area in a positive manner. Lastly, the continued investment in the site will help activate and enhance the area and will generate property and sales tax revenue for the City. 4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC for such use. The proposed Project is in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a retail establishment operating after-hours pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. The approval of the requested CUPs is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of District Center – Low (DC-1), as commercial uses are a supported land use. This general plan designation provides for distinctly urban retail, residential, mixed-use, and employment centers that are well connected to public transportation. Additionally, the proposed Project would also be consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan. Specifically, the Project aligns with Land Use Element (LU) Goal LU-2 and Policies LU-2.2 and LU-2.6, which aim to provide a balance mix of land uses that meet the City’s diverse needs, capture local spending, offer a range of employment opportunities, and promote rehabilitat ion. The proposed Project would provide for a continued dining opportunity in the local area that would include an additional service to Santa Ana residents and visitors, which would promote local spending and offer employment opportunities. The extended hours of operation would also assist with capturing local spending. Furthermore, the Applicant’s investment to continue operating with additional services would further encourage business patronizing in the surrounding area, providing further economic benefits not just to the Applicant. The Project would also be consistent with the Economic Prosperity Element (EP) Goal EP-1 and Policy EP-1.2, which seek to foster a dynamic local economy that provides and creates employment opportunities and expand the City’s efforts in achieving its full employment potential. The proposed request would allow the Applicant to continue operating the existing eating establishment and expand on the offerings, resulting in fostering a dynamic local economy with the