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CUP Nos. 2013 -29, 2013 -30 & 2013 -31 October 28, 2013 Page 6 Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -30 to allow a banquet facility The Robbins Nest restaurant also proposes an ancillary banquet facility, which would allow it to be used for private events only as an ancillary operation of the business. Per the SAMC, banquet facilities must have a kitchen facility, sanitation facilities, and a licensed security guard for every 100 persons in attendance per event. As proposed, the project meets or exceeds the standards for a banquet use. The following findings support the recommendation of approval for the banquet facility. • The proposed banquet facility permit will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant and their customers by providing a space to host special functions. This will benefit the community by providing an additional venue for special events and celebrations. Conditions have been placed on the banquet facility permit that will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and to ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community, • The proposed banquet facility permit at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed on the permit that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, a banquet facility at this location will provide a supplementary service to the community, all activities will occur within the premises and is incidental to the primary restaurant use. • 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 Element 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. ' ' q