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Resolution No. 2025-30
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<br />5. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the general plan of
<br />the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed
<br />use.
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<br />The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises
<br />consumption at this location will not adversely affect the
<br />General Plan or any specific plan. The granting of CUP No.
<br />2025-18 supports several policies contained in the General
<br />Plan. The Project aligns with Land Use Element (LU) Goal
<br />LU-2 and Policies LU-2.1, LU-2.2, LU-2.6, and LU-2.8, which
<br />aim to provide a balanced mix of land uses that meet the City’s
<br />diverse needs, offer a broad range of employment
<br />opportunities, capture local spending, encourage re-
<br />investment into the City, and promote the City’s image as a
<br />significant business-friendly regional activity center.
<br />Additionally, Goal LU-4 and Policy LU-4.1 also apply, which
<br />support improvements to the built environment and the
<br />promotion of complete neighborhoods. Policy EP-3.11, which
<br />seeks to improve the City’s image through the creation of
<br />vibrant and engaging public spaces, is also supported by this
<br />Project. Tacos Los Cholos is located within a mixed-use
<br />building and its operation is compatible with the surrounding
<br />residential use and commercial businesses. The Project
<br />would provide an additional dining and drinking option to
<br />Santa Ana residents, workers, and visitors and would promote
<br />local spending and offer employment opportunities.
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<br />Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
<br />CEQA Guidelines, the Project is categorically exempt from further pursuant to CEQA
<br />Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). Class 1 exemption applies to the
<br />operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of
<br />existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical
<br />features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of
<br />the lead agency’s determination. The Project proposes to allow the operation of an
<br />alcoholic beverage control license to sell alcoholic beverages at an eating establishment
<br />and the after-hours operation of an eating establishment. Based on this analysis, a Notice
<br />of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2025-80, will be filed for this Project.
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<br />Section 3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold the City
<br />and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, authorized
<br />volunteers, and instrumentalities thereof, harmless from any and all claims, demands,
<br />lawsuits, writs of mandamus, referendum, and other proceedings (whether legal,
<br />equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute
<br />resolution procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and such
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