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CUP Nos. 2013 -12, 2013 -13 & 2013 -14 October 28, 2013 Page 5 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. Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -13 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 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. seven days per week which is consistent with the operating hours of the other downtown restaurants. The Volstead proposes to be open for lunch and dinner. This building location is within the Downtown Artists Village, which has a combination of commercial, institutional and residential uses. Concerns typically associated with after -hours operations are the potential for noise complaints from nearby residents, as well as potential nuisance behavior from patrons exiting the restaurant at closing time. Conditions of approval have been placed upon the use in order to mitigate these potential concerns. The following findings support the recommendation of approval for after -hours operations. 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. The proposed hours of operation at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed upon the permit that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts that could be created by the use, and the proposed after - hours operation is consistent with other restaurants operating in the downtown. Further, the building location fronts on the Artists Village promenade, which is a frequent location for community activities involving outdoor entertainment and significant public activity. Specific conditions address the potential for noise and light intrusion, as well as for security. 31A-7