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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -19 September 22, 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 request, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. The proposed alcohol beverage license will provide a service to individuals and other businesses that wish to purchase unique craft beer for personal use or resale. This will thereby benefit the community by providing an opportunity for a unique and locally made product. Operational standards are attached to 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 a small beer manufacturer at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because standards applicable to an ABC license will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, the use is located within the Light Industrial (M -1) zoning district which is consistent with other light industrial and manufacturing uses in the area. The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will Instead allow businesses and individuals to purchase a unique and locally brewed craft beer for local and regional consumption. Moreover, the manufacturing of specialty crafted beer allows the industrial base to remain economically viable and contribute to the overall success of Santa Ana. Network Brewery will reoccupy a vacant industrial space, thereby reducing the vacancy rate of the area and identifying the area as a stable location for economic investment. As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards imposed on a manufacturing use that produces beer, allows tastings and sells beer pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. Additionally, the brewery will utilize five percent of the gross floor area for tasting, product sales and display, which meets the maximum threshold established by the 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 small beer manufacturer provides a specialty use for the Santa Ana community and strengthens the economic vitality of the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district along Carnegie Avenue. Moreover, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The proposed micro- brewery will be located entirely within an enclosed building and its operations as a light manufacturing use will be compatible with the surrounding mix of industrial uses. RWEW