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percent of the gross floor area for the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 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. The granting of this Conditional Use Permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full- service restaurants offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The South Counties Gas Building has undergone a significant rehabilitation effort representing a large capital investment. The re- tenanting of this building with a full- service restaurant use further supports the rehabilitation of this commercial property. Policy 4.2 of the Land Use Element encourages the retention and reuse of historical buildings and sites. The South Counties Gas Building is listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The rehabilitation and re- tenanting of this building supports its retention and reuse. E. The Planning Commission determines that the following findings, which must be established in order to grant this Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41 -638, have been established for Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -13 to allow for after hours operation: 1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community? The proposed after -hours operation will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant customers by allowing them the ability to offer meals after 12:00 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. 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. Resolution No. 2013 -24 Page 3 of 16 31A -18