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CUP Nos. 2012-18 & 2012-20 August 27, 2012 Page 4 Additionally, 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 allow the restaurant to be used as a banquet hall, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. • The proposed banquet hall will allow the Little Sparrow Cafe to remain competitive with other restaurants to allow for private parties. This will thereby benefit the community by providing a restaurant where private events can take place. The Little Sparrow Cafe will still operate as a full service restaurant, but the banquet hall will be an ancillary use. • The proposed banquet hall use 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 this use. The Little Sparrow Cafe will still operate as a full service restaurant with all restaurant and banquet facility uses occurring 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 have a banquet hall use. Further, the banquet hall use 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 banquet facility 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. Police Department Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the after-hours operation and banquet halls due to the potential for adverse impacts on the surrounding community. This site is located within Reporting District No. 165. There are residential dwellings located within 100 feet of this proposed use. The Sycamore Lofts are located across the street to the south of this project. Due to their proximity to the restaurant, concerns exist with the potential to adversely affect the residents of the complex. Therefore, several conditions of approval are proposed for this license to mitigate any potential for impacts. These conditions, including those that address noise and crime, will mitigate potential impacts and help minimize calls for service to the restaurant. 31A-8