31C - CUP -THE BARREL ROOM - 324 W FOURTH ST

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5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? 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 extended hours of operation offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The West End Theater building has undergone a significant amount of rehabilitation in the past. The Barrel Room's tenancy will help ensure the long -term maintenance of the building, which contains "landmark" status on the local register of historic buildings. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Conditions of approval have been placed on this conditional use permit and the proposed Type 41 ABC license that will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown Santa Ana. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The Barrel Room will be located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. F. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15301. The Class 1 exemption allows the licensing of existing facilities with no expansion of the existing use. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2013 -104 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -50 as conditioned in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein and Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -51 as conditioned in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated as though fully set forth herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated January 13, 2014 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2014 -03 31 C -23 Page 5 of 11