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Amendment to CUP No. 2011-07 October 31, 2012 Page 3 Proiiect Background Karmina Restaurant is an independently-owned restaurant specializing in Mexican casual cuisine. This business has been operating at this location since February 2008, Several restaurant tenants have occupied the space over the years; however, none have had an ABC license. With the exception of several special events held in the banquet hall on the second floor, the restaurant has not begun to serve alcohol. Until recently, the restaurant primarily served the area's weekday lunch crowd and operated from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The restaurant has been closed in order to begin construction of the new tenant improvements. When the applicant completes the remodel of the building he plans to operate from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. anti{ 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 9:00 a.m. until midnight on Sunday. General Plan and Zonin Consistenc The General Plan land use designation for the site is District Center (DC}. District Center districts provide highly visible and accessible commercial development within the City's major development areas such as the downtown area and along the City`s arterial transportation corridors. These districts also provide important neighborhood facilities and services, such as this restaurant. The project site is consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The zoning for the site is Specific Development No. 84 (SD-84~fransit Zoning Code). The SD-84 zoning district allows for retail and service uses such as restaurants, making the proposed use consistent with the zoning code. Pro'ec~ Anal sis Conditional Use Permit requests are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Conditianal Use Permit requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which wi11 contribute to the genera! well being of the neighborhood or community. • That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the heal#h, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. • That the proposed use adversely will not affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 far such use.