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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -04 April 14, 2014 Page 6 collisions, homicide, assaults, rape, domestic violence, drunk in public, and other nuisance -type offenses. Without stringent controls to address the location of alcohol outlets, there is a strong likelihood that an overconcentration will create blight and adversely impact the community. The approval of a license in an area deemed over - concentrated and high in crime may affect the quality of life and police resources in the area, and aggravate existing conditions. Since the City's overconcentration standards do not apply to on -sale establishments, the Police Department considers two factors when reviewing this type of application: crime rate and sensitive land uses. It has been determined that 1409 East Warner, Units B and C are located in Reporting District No. 208. This reporting district is 13% above the average reporting for all districts, which is less than the 20% threshold established by the State for high crime. Conditions of approval are included as required by the SAMC that are adequate to address any concerns for the Types 4, 6 and 23 ABC Licenses. The applicant has also indicated that although the Type 23 license grants the same privileges as a Type 1 license (Large Beer Manufacturer), such as including food sales, they are not pursuing an eating establishment on- site. Staff is recommending conditions of approval that require an amendment to the CUP in the event food sales is proposed in the future. As a result, the Police Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -04 subject to conditions of approval. Public Notification The project site is not located within the boundaries of a neighborhood association, with the closest neighborhood approximately 1,500 feet to the west; the Delhi Neighborhood Association, As a courtesy, staff contacted the neighborhood representative by telephone. The representative expressed general concern with ABC licensed establishments such as markets but understood the nature of this particular business. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, and a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter, and mailed notices were sent to all property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15061(b)(3), which is a general rule exemption where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The project will have no significant effect on traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. Re- tenanting an existing industrial space with no building expansion would not result in any effect on the environment. All public services and facilities are available at this location to allow the re -use of the industrial space and the project area is not environmentally sensitive, therefore this exemption is warranted for this project. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No, 2014 -24 will be filed for this project. 31A-8