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Conditional Use Permit No. 2012-25 November 28, 2012 Page 4 • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions impaled on a restaurant selling beer and wine pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the guidelines established by the Planning Commission far restaurants selling alcohol with their meal. The facility has the kitchen equipment necessary to be considered a bona fide restaurant use and is eligible to obtain a restaurant related alcoholic beverage control license. Additionally, the restaurant will utilize less than one percent of the gross #loor area for the storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold established by the Planning Commission. • 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 with an ancillary alcohol license provides a dining service to the residents and visitors of Santa Ana. Police Iepartment Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale of alcoholic beverages because there is a strong correlation between the availability of alcohol and crime. Studies have shown that alcohol is a contributing factor in crimes, such as drunk driving, fatal traffic collisions, homicide, assaults, rape, domestic violence, drunk in public and other nuisance type of offenses. Without stringent controls to address the location of alcohol outlets, there is a strong likelihood that an overconcentration will create blight and adversely impact the community. The approval of a license in an area deemed overconcentrated and high in crime may affect the quality of life and police resources in the area, and aggravate existing conditions. The Police Department considered two factors when reviewing this type of application: crime rate and sensitive land uses. It has been determined that 2629 Westminster Avenue is located in an area that has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes than the average number reported for all crime reporting districts and is considered average in police-related incidents based on standards established under the Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. This site is located within Reporting District No, $4. There are single family residential units immediately adjacent to the proposed use, which may be impacted by noise and/or late night activity. Based on the average crime rate and adjacent residences, the Police Department recommends approval of the CUP, provided that the proposed conditions of approval are imposed to ensure that this location operates as a bona fide eating establishment and does not aggravate existing conditions or negatively impact adjacent residents.