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5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The proposed modifications will not adversely affect the General Plan. Bars and ancillary uses such as alcoholic beverage control licenses are permitted within the Central Business-Artists Village (C3A) zoning district and the District Center (DC) General Plan designation. The project will help to facilitate Goal 2.0 to “Promote land uses which enhance the City’s economic and fiscal viability.” The addition of a bar will help to provide a service to complement other uses within the growing Artists Village. Further, Goal 4.0 of the Land Use Element, protect and enhance development sites and districts which are unique community assets that enhance the quality of life. An establishment that adds to the nightlife of the Artists Village promotes the unique makeup of the area with a mix of residences and commercial businesses. G. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Zoning Administrator to modify a conditional use permit upon making certain findings. For the modifications to the conditions regarding allowing dancing, use of an outdoor patio area, an open rear door and expansion into the basement level, the Zoning Administrator makes the following findings: 1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community? The proposed modifications to conditional use permit to allow dancing, an outdoor patio area, an open rear door and expansion into the basement level has the potential to create a safety as well as enforcement issues to the detriment of the Artists Village and thereby negatively affect the community. The provision of the above operations to the existing bar could create a negative impact to the surroundings. The potential impacts created by these modifications could negatively affect the surrounding community. 2. Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity? Modifications to the conditional use permit that allow dancing, an outdoor patio area, an open rear door and expansion into the basement level will be detrimental to persons residing or working in the area because these operations may create negative or adverse impacts. These Resolution No. 2008-03 Page 3 of 10