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CUP Nos. 2013-15, 2013-16 & 2013-17 August 26, 2013 Page 4 • The proposed alcoholic beverage license will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity but will provide a beneficial service that will help the Downtown area become a destination point. Conditions have been placed on the alcoholic beverage control license which will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. • The proposed alcoholic beverage control license for a restaurant at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed on the alcoholic beverage control license that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. Additionally, the use will serve both visitors and the local and regional business community. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow local businesses and the downtown area to become a destination area. Moreover, the offering of various food offerings allows the Downtown to remain economically viable and contributes to the overall success of Downtown Santa Ana, helping to decrease the number of vacant tenant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the site. • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant selling beer and wine 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 variety of restaurants in Downtown Santa Ana contributes to the economic success of the City as a shopping and dining destination and will provide an additional dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-16 to allow after-hour operations Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 41-2007 (Table 2A) requires a conditional use permit for any eating establishment with hours of operation between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The proposed hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday which is consistent with the operating hours of the other downtown restaurants. The Native Son Alehouse proposes to be open for lunch and dinner. There are no sensitive land uses that will be adversely impacted from the extended hours of operation. Uses such as residential properties and schools are not located within 150 feet of this lot. Further, conditions of approval will prohibit the use of exterior amplified music and outdoor patio lighting from being directed towards other properties or the right-of-way. 31 B-6