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CUP Nos. 2014 -21, 2014 -22 & 2014-23 September 8, 2014 Page 5 The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. Policy 1,8 of the Land Use Element encourages a balance of land uses to address basic community needs through encouraging commercial services. Approval of the Eat Chow restaurant will provide additional dining and retail uses within the Downtown, which is a primary commercial area of the city. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for various goods and services, and this facility proposes a new food establishment in the downtown area. Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive, and the Eat Chow restaurant proposes to offer a family friendly environment. Operational standards for the proposed Type 47 ABC license are intended to maintain a safe and attractive environment in Santa Ana. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The proposed Eat Chow restaurant will be located in a commercial corridor and is compatible with surrounding land uses. Restaurants with an ancillary alcohol license provide a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -22 —After Hours Operation: Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 41 -2007 (Table 2A) requires a conditional use permit for any eating establishment with hours of operation between 12:00 am. and 7 :00 a.m, The proposed hours of operation for Eat Chow are 7:00 am. to 2;00 a.m., seven days a week, which are consistent with the operating hours of other downtown restaurants. The Eat Chow restaurant proposes to be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The proposed after -hours operation will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant customers by allowing them the ability to offer meals after 12:40 midnight, thereby providing an additional dining option within the downtown area. This will benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food- related amenity. The after -hours operation is consistent with that of other restaurants in the downtown and offers customers another late night dining alternative. Conditions have been placed on the after -hours permit that will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. The proposed after -hours operation is consistent with other restaurants operating in the downtown, and provides additional food choices for local residents and visitors. The after, hours operation will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed on the permit that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, the after -hours dining will occur within the premises and will not create adverse impacts. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to compete with other nearby restaurants that also offer after -hours meals to their patrons. Moreover, the late night hours allows the restaurant to remain economically viable and 31A-7