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adverse impacts created by the use. Additionally, the <br />restaurant will serve both visitors and the local and regional <br />business community with emphasis on local service. <br />3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic <br />stability or future economic development of properties surrounding <br />the area? <br />The proposed use will not negatively affect the economic <br />stability of the area, but will instead allow local businesses <br />and the downtown area to become a destination area. <br />Further, offering of various types of services and land uses is <br />needed to create an active downtown for local patrons and <br />visitors. <br />4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions <br />specified in Chapter 41 for such use? <br />As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance <br />with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a <br />banquet hall. <br />5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any <br />specific plan of the City? <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. <br />Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses <br />that accommodate the City's varied needs for goods and <br />services. A restaurant that offers the potential for private <br />parties and banquets provides an essential service for local <br />patrons and regional visitors including the business <br />community. Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports <br />developments that create a business environment that is <br />safe and attractive. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element <br />encourages development that is compatible with and <br />supporting of surrounding land uses. The proposed Last Eat <br />Chow restaurant will be located in a commercial corridor and <br />is compatible with surrounding land uses. A restaurant with <br />an ancillary alcohol license provides a dining service to the <br />residents of Santa Ana. <br />G. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the <br />recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15301. The <br />Class 1 exemption allows the licensing of existing private structures and <br />facilities when there is no expansion of the existing use, but allows the <br />operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or leasing of existing structures. <br />Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -39 will be filed for <br />this project. <br />Resolution No. 2014 -33 <br />Page 5 of 8 <br />31A-26 <br />