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Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -40 November 12, 2013 Page 5 In light of the circumstances, although the 7- Eleven Market does not fit the past approval pattern of stores meeting the overconcentration criteria and being over 20,000 square feet in size, the Planning Commission determined that there were a number of mitigating circumstances that would allow them to make the findings necessary to approve the conditional use permit. • The proposed alcoholic beverage control (ABC) license will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community by allowing customers the ability to purchase beer and wine along with their market related products. Further, approving an off -site retail license (Type 20) at this location would allow the 7- Eleven store the ability to serve the community on the west side of Main Street, which is a heavily travelled thoroughfare that acts as a barrier to pedestrian traffic. Additionally, appropriate conditions have been placed on the ABC license, which will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. • The proposed ABC license will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed on the alcoholic beverage control license that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, the use will occur within the premises and is incidental to the market use. Additionally, the use will not create any negative or adverse impacts but will enhance the quality of life and safety of the area by offering services oriented to motorist and pedestrians who frequent the site from the surrounding residential neighborhoods. • The approval of an ABC license for the retail establishment at this location will positively influence the present and future economic of the property by further diversifying the products and services offered within the store. The proposed location, which is currently vacant, is one of the primary anchor tenants of the center. The leasing of this space to 7- Eleven with alcohol sales will allow the market to remain competitive with similar uses in the area which offer alcoholic beverage sales as part of their normal retail operations, while offering the convenience of a smaller market setting to the residents of the immediate area. In addition, site improvements will be made to the site, including lighting, landscaping and signage, which will bring the site into closer compliance with the City's development standards. These improvements will enhance the economic value of the property and will affect the economic stability of the area in a positive manner. • The proposed alcohol license will be in compliance with all applicable criteria of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for an off - premise liquor license. Separation criteria will be waived for the project location. However, waiving these criteria will not be detrimental to the surrounding community because the location serves pedestrian and local traffic due to the physical characteristics of the site itself, the commercial center site, and the nature of its business operations. Conditions of approval have been added to ensure the project remains in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations related to alcohol sales to ensure that the use does not impact neighboring properties or create an attractive nuisance. 31 B -7