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CUP Nos. 2013 -12, 2013 -13 & 2013 -14 October 28, 2013 Page 7 • 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 banquet facilities for special events and community functions. Moreover, the banquet use will allow 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. • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant operating a banquet use pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. • 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 Clement encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full- service restaurants with ancillary banquet facilities offers additional special event and celebration 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 and banquet facility 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. Police Department Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale of alcoholic beverages because there is a strong correlation between the availability of alcohol and crime. Studies have shown that alcohol is a contributing factor in crimes such as drunk driving, fatal traffic collisions, homicide, assaults, rape, domestic violence, drunk in public, and other nuisance -type offenses. Without stringent controls to address the location of alcohol outlets, there is a strong likelihood that an overconcentration will create blight and adversely impact the community. The approval of a license in an area deemed over - concentrated and high in crime may affect the quality of life and police resources in the area, and aggravate existing conditions. Since the City's overconcentration standards do not apply to on -sale establishments, the Police Department considered two factors when reviewing this type of application: crime rate and sensitive land uses. It has been determined that 207 West Second Street has an above average number of reported crimes when compared to all crime reporting districts based on standards established under B &P Code Section 23958.4. 31A-9