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• operations that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. Additionally, the restaurant will serve both visitors and the local and regional business community with emphasis on local service. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow local businesses and the downtown area to continue to be a destination area. Further, offering of various types of services is needed to create an active downtown for local patrons and visitors. 4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use? As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a banquet hall. 5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? • 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 varied needs for goods and services. A restaurant that offers the potential for private parties and banquets provides an essential service for local patrons and regional visitors including the business community. G. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061(b)(3), which is a general rule exemption applying to projects that have no possibility of having a significant impact on the environment. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2013-40 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-36 as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein, Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-37 as conditioned in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein, and Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-38 as conditioned in Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated September 23, 2013 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of • which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2013-17 Page 5 of 14