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CUP Nos. 2014-21, 20194-22 & 2014 -23 September 8, 2014 Page 4 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 the conditional use permit requests, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permits. Conditional Use Permit No, 2014 -21 T Type 47 ABC license: The Eat Chow restaurant is requesting approval of a Type 47 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to allow the on- premise consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits. The applicant intends to sell alcoholic beverages as an ancillary service to the primary restaurant use. Staff has reviewed the applicant's request and has determined that the proposed establishment is in compliance with the standards for establishments selling alcoholic beverages. • The proposed alcohol beverage license will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant customers by allowing them the ability to purchase beer, wine and distilled spirits with their food, This will thereby benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food - related amenity. Standards have been placed on the alcoholic beverage control license which will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. • The proposed license for the on -sale consumption of alcohol at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because the applicable standards for an on -sale alcoholic beverage control license will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, the use will primarily occur within the premises and is incidental to an established bona fide eating establishment use. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to compete with other restaurants in the area that also offer full alcoholic beverages for sale to their guests and other visitors. Additionally, the ABC license will allow the restaurant to be economically viable and contribute to the success of the Downtown area. The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations imposed on a restaurant selling alcohol pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Exhibit 7). The facility has the kitchen facility necessary to be considered a bona fide restaurant use and is eligible to obtain a restaurant related alcoholic beverage control license, Additionally, the restaurant will utilize Jess than five percent of the gross floor area for the storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold established by the Municipal Code. 31A-6