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Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -49 January 27, 2014 Page 4 The proposed ABC license will not result in an increase in new licenses in the area as all previous supermarket uses that occupied the building maintained an ABC license since the site was first occupied in 1963. Conditions of approval have been placed on the license to minimize potential impacts to the adjacent neighborhood. • 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, wine and distilled spirits along with products available at a full - service grocery store. Further, the approval of an ABC license will not result in a new license in the area as the site has continuously maintained an ABC license since the building was constructed in 1963. Conditions of approval have been placed on the ABC license that 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 the past, the supermarkets that occupied the subject location have not generated calls for service due to sale of alcoholic beverages. Further, the two existing Smart & Final stores in Santa Ana have not generated any significant Police Department calls for service. In addition, alcohol sales will occur within the interior of the premises and will be incidental to the market use. Further, 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 and products to those who frequent the site from the surrounding residential neighborhoods. • The approval of a Type 21 ABC license for the Smart & Final Extra establishment at this location will positively influence the present and future economic of the property by allowing the applicant the ability to further diversify the types of products and services offered within the store. The proposed building, which is currently vacant, is one of the primary anchor tenants of the integrated development site. The leasing of this space to a Smart & Final Extra 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. In addition, site improvements will be made to the site, including fapade upgrades, 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. Per SAMC Section 41- 196(d), overconcentration and separation criteria for this store are not applicable to this 31A-6