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CUP Nos. 2013 -29, 2013 -30 & 2013 -31 October 28, 2013 Page 4 • The proposed license for the on -sale consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed upon the alcoholic beverage control license that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts that could be created by the use. In addition, the use will occur within the premises in accordance with the standards of the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. • 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 alcoholic beverages for sale to their patrons. Moreover, the offering of alcoholic beverages as an ancillary product to food supports the establishment of a full - service restaurant. The proposed use will serve to re- tenant a previously vacant building, thereby decreasing the number of vacant tenant spaces that may affect the economic stability of the area. , • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant selling beer, wine and distilled spirits pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for restaurants selling alcohol with their meal. The facility will be maintained as a bona-fide eating establishment as defined in Section 23038 of the California Business and Professions Code, having suitable kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of foods commonly ordered at various hours of the day. Additionally, the restaurant will use less than five 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. • 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 -29 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 restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday with operations after midnight on occasion. These operating hours are consistent with those of the other downtown restaurants. RIUM