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CUP Nos. 2014 -11 & 2014 -12 May 27, 2014 Page 5 The parcel is located within the Transit Zoning Code (SD -84) zoning district in the Downtown (DT) sub -zone. The SD -84 zoning district allows for retail and service uses such as indoor commercial recreation facilities, making eSports Arena's use consistent with the zoning designation. Project Analysis Conditional Use Permit requests are governed by Section 41 -638 of the SAMC. Conditional Use Permit requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. • That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing these conditional use permit requests, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permits. After -Hours Operations (CUP No. 2014 -11) The proposed after -hours conditional use permit will allow the proposed eSports Arena to remain economically viable, to enhance the surrounding business community, and to attract patrons, thus enhancing the overall service and client experience. The proposed use's location in a predominantly commercial area surrounded by offices, retail stores, service uses, and restaurants minimizes the possibility of concerns that are typically associated with after -hours operations where there is potential for noise or safety impacts to residential uses. Conditions of approval have been placed upon the use in order to mitigate these potential concerns. The following findings support the recommendation of approval for after -hours operations. 31 B -7