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residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have <br />been placed on the permit that will mitigate any potential <br />negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, <br />the after -hours dining will occur within the premises and will <br />not create adverse impacts. <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 adversely affect the economic <br />stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to <br />compete with other nearby restaurants that also offer after - <br />hours meals to their patrons. Moreover, the late night hours <br />allows the restaurant to remain economically viable and <br />contributes to the overall success of the downtown area in <br />which it is located, helping to decrease the number of vacant <br />tenant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the <br />site. The after -hours operation will contribute to the success <br />of downtown by widening the time frame that food service is <br />available thereby encouraging customers to stay longer in <br />the area. <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 />restaurant open after 12:00 midnight pursuant to Chapter 41 <br />of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. <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 needs for goods and services. <br />A restaurant which operates after hours will provide a dining <br />service to the residents of Santa Ana. Policy 2.9 of the Land <br />Use Element supports developments that create a business <br />environment that is safe and attractive. Conditions of <br />approval, in conjunction with the operational standards for <br />the proposed Type 47 ABC license will help maintain a safe <br />and attractive environment in Santa Ana. Policy 5.5 of the <br />Land Use Element encourages development that is <br />compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. <br />The proposed Yojie Japanese Fondue restaurant will be <br />located in a commercial corridor and is compatible with <br />surrounding land uses. A restaurant with after -hours <br />Resolution No. 2014 -35 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />31 AA -22 <br />