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CUP Nos. 2012-18 & 2012-20 August 27, 2012 Page 3 • That the proposed use adversely will not affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area, but will augment it. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. • 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. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the conditional use permit request to extend business hours, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. • The proposed after hours operations will allow the Little Sparrow Cafe to remain competitive with other restaurants in the area that also operate until 2:00 a.m. This will thereby benefit the community by providing a restaurant with varied business hours. The Little Sparrow Cafe will be open in the morning hours to serve breakfast. • The proposed operation of this restaurant until 2:00 a.m. will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed on the restaurant that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the late night use as all activities will occur indoors. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to compete with other restaurants in the area that also operate until 2:00 a.m. Further, the extended business hours will allow the restaurant to remain economically viable and contribute to the overall success of downtown Santa Ana. • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant operating after midnight pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. A restaurant operating in this zone contributes to the economic success of the downtown and the city as a shopping and dining destination. 31A-7