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The proposed use will not adversely affect but rather support the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. A full- service restaurant with an ancillary alcohol license provides a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana, as well as visitors to Bristol Marketplace and the surrounding Santa Ana College and well - traveled Bristol Street corridor. Further, restaurant and ancillary uses such as on- premise alcohol sales are permitted within the General Commercial (GC) general plan land use designation. The proposed project is not located in a specific plan area in the City. The proposed project is not located in a specific plan area in the City. Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The building interior and exterior is in the process of being improved, representing a large capital investment. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. The physical improvement to the building will create an enhancement to the existing center and promote commercial activity in the area. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant is located in a commercial area and is compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses, schools and nearby residential uses. E. 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 operating, permitting and licensing of existing private structures with negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The proposed sale of alcoholic beverages at a new restaurant is to be located within an existing commercial building. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -32 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -06 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated May 12, 2014, and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2014 -14 31A -16 Page 3 of 8