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CUP Nos. 2013-36, 2013-37 & 2013-38 September 23, 2013 Page 5 lunch, and dinner. There are no sensitive land uses that will be adversely impacted from the restaurant's extended hours of operation. Uses such as residential properties and schools are not located within 150 feet of this location. 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. The proposed after-hours operation will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant customers by allowing them the ability to offer meals after midnight, thereby providing an additional dining option within the downtown area. This will benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food-related amenity. The after-hours operation is consistent with that of other restaurants in the downtown and offers customers another late night dining alternative. Conditions have been placed on the after-hours permit that will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. The proposed after-hours operation is consistent with other restaurants operating in the downtown, and provides additional food choices for local residents and visitors. The after-hours operation will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed on the permit that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, the after-hours dining will primarily occur within the premises and will not create adverse impacts. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to compete with other nearby restaurants that also offer after-hours meals to their patrons. Moreover, the late night hours allows the restaurant to remain economically viable and contributes to the overall success of the downtown area in which it is located, helping to decrease the number of vacant tenant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the site. After-hours operation will contribute to the success of downtown by widening the time frame that food service is available thereby encouraging customers to stay longer in the downtown. As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant open after midnight 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 which operates after-hours will provide a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-38 to allow a banquet facility El Mercado restaurant also proposes an ancillary banquet facility, which would allow the restaurant, or a portion of it, to be closed to the general public for private events. The intent is to operate a full service restaurant; however, private events may be allowed on certain occasions. Per the SAMC, 31A-7