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Conditional Use Permit No. 201214 July 25, 2012 Page 4 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, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. The proposed Alcoholic Beverage Control {ABC} license will provide an additional service and convenience to the community by allowing patrons the ability to purchase alcoholic beverages in conjunction with groceries as well as a variety of general merchandise to the general public. The ABC license will not negatively affect the surrounding community as conditions of approval have been included to reduce potential impacts and avoid the potential for an attractive nuisance being established. Moreover, the sales of alcoholic beverages at forger retail stores such as Target are intended for families and business professionals who are not typically associated with loitering or public intoxication, thus helping to reduce any potential impacts to surrounding businesses or residential neighborhoods. By adding beer and wine to the other items already offered in the store, Target can better serve the community by providing added convenience and a one-stop shopping experience. The proposed ABC license will not be detrimental to persons residing and working in the area. The use, as conditioned, will not create any negative or adverse impacts. Target is a national chain that increasingly offers groceries as part of its business model. The company also has established policies and procedures, including an employee training program focused an security and alcohol responsibility, which will ensure that beer and wine sales are handled in a responsible manner. The approval of an ABC license for the retail establishment at this location will positively influence the present and future economic stability of the property by further diversifying the products and services offered within the store and area in general. Target is the primary anchor tenant of the planned shopping center in which it operates; its success assists in the leasing of other tenant spaces on the project site. further, this will allow Target to remain competitive with similar uses in the area which offer alcoholic beverage sales as part of their normal retail operations. • The proposed alcohol license will be in compliance with all applicable conditions of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding off-premise general liquor licenses. Conditions of approval have been added to ensure the project remains in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations related to alcohol sales to ensure that the use does not impact neighboring properties or create an attractive nuisance. The proposed project will not adversely affect the General Plan. Retail establishments and regulated uses such as Alcoholic Beverage Control {ABC) licenses are permitted within the District Center {DC} General Plan land use designation. The project is consistent with Goals 2 and 5 of the land Use Element of the City's General Plan which promote land uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability and that mitigate any potential impacts.