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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -08 May 27, 2014 Page 4 The proposed use will not adversely affect the City's 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 the surrounding area. Further, restaurant and ancillary uses such as on- premise alcohol sales are permitted within the General Commercial (GC) land use designation. The proposed project is not located in a specific plan area in the City. 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 Bella Cocina restaurant is located in a commercial area and is compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses and nearby residential uses. Police Department Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale of alcoholic beverages because there is a strong correlation between the availability of alcohol and crime. Studies have shown that alcohol is a contributing factor in crimes, such as drunk driving, fatal traffic collisions, homicide, assaults, rape, domestic violence, drunk in public and other nuisance type of offenses. The Police Department considered two factors when reviewing this type of application: crime rate and sensitive land uses. It has been determined that 1501 West MacArthur Boulevard is located in an area that has an average number of reported crimes when compared against all crime reporting districts and is considered average in police - related incidents based on standards established under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. This site is located within Reporting District No. 130. No sensitive uses were found in the immediate area that might be impacted by this action. As a result, the Police Department has evaluated the applicant's request and believes that the proposed ABC license will not adversely affect the surrounding community. Public Notification The project site is not located within the boundaries of any Neighborhood Association; however, the chairperson of the adjacent South Coast Neighborhood Association was contacted by staff to discuss the proposed project. The association president did not raise any issues during the telephone discussion. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, 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 and to the South Coast neighborhood association president. At the time of printing of this report, no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from any members of the public. 31A-6