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CUP Nos. 2014 -21, 2014 -22 & 2014 -23 September 8, 2014 Page 7 The proposed banquet facility permit at this location 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, a banquet facility at this location will provide an ancillary service to the community, and will occur within the premises and is incidental to the primary restaurant use. 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 a banquet facility for special events and private parties. Moreover, the banquet use will allow the restaurant to remain economically viable and 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. As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant operating a banquet use 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 with a banquet facility will provide an additional 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. Operational standards for the proposed Type 47 ABC license, in conjunction with conditions of approval for the banquet use; will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown 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 an ancillary banquet use provides a dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Police Department Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages and after -hours operation in order to ensure that the potential crime and nuisance behaviors associated with alcohol consumption are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. For on -sale licenses the Police Department analyzes the crime rate in the area using the standards and definitions contained in the Business and Professions Code Section 23948.4(c)(2), which also are utilized by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This section defines "reported crimes" as criminal homicide, forcible rape; robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny theft, and motor vehicle theft, combined with all arrests for other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors, except traffic citations. 31A-9