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CUP Nos. 2014 -21; 2014 -22 & 2014 -23 September 8, 2014 Page 8 The Police Department then compares the number of such crimes in the reporting district as compared to the number of crimes in other reporting districts. In keeping with the standard used by State ABC and Business and Professions Code, should the Police Department determine that the reporting district has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes than the average number found in all reporting districts, the Police department will consider this information in making its recommendation. The project at 313 North Bush Street is located in Reporting District No. 155. This reporting district is 20 percent higher than the average number of reported crimes in all reporting districts. Although the crime rate is 20 percent higher, the Police Department contends that the operational standards and proposed conditions of approval will mitigate any potential negative impacts to the surrounding community. As a result, conditions of approval are included as required by the SAIVIC that will address any concerns. Public Notification The project site is located within the boundaries of the Downtown Business Association and the Lacy Neighborhood Association, and is within the Downtown National Register Historic District. Staff contacted the president of the Downtown Business Association and the Lacy Neighborhood Association to ensure they were notified of this project and to identify any areas of concern. Tish Leon, the Downtown Business Association wished the business much success, and Jose Leaf the Lacy Neighborhood president did not have any concerns at this time. The project site itself 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 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 for further review per Section 15301. The Class 1 exemption allows the licensing of existing private structures and facilities when there is no expansion of the existing use, but allows the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or leasing of existing structures. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -39 will be filed for this project, 31A -10