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CUP Nos, 2014 -21, 2014 -22 & 2014 -23 September 8, 2014 Page 6 contributes to the overall success of the downtown area in which it is located; helping to decrease the number of vacant tenant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the site. The after-hours operation will contribute to the success of downtown by widening the time frame that food service is available thereby encouraging customers to stay longer in the area. As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant open after 12.110 midnight pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The proposed use will not adversely affect 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 restaurant which operates after hours will provide a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Conditions of approval, in conjunction with the operational standards for the proposed Type 47 ABC license will help 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. A restaurant with after hours operations provides a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -23 - Banquet facility. The Eat Chow restaurant also proposes to operate an ancillary banquet facility, which would allow it to be closed to the general public for private events. The intent is to operate a full service restaurant; however, private events may be allowed on certain occasions. Perthe SAMC, banquet facilities must have a kitchen facility, sanitation facilities, and a licensed security guard for every 100 persons in attendance per event. As proposed, the project meets or exceeds the standards for a banquet use. The allowance of a banquet facility at the restaurant will be consistent with several downtown restaurants and will result in a restaurant that maintains a stronger economic viability due tothe ability to host private events. The proposed banquet facility permit will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant and their customers by providing a viable space to host special functions and private parties. This will benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food - related amenity within the downtown area. Conditions have been placed on the CUP that will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community; 31A-8