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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -32 <br />September 22, 2014 <br />Page 4 <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow <br />the restaurant to compete with other nearby restaurants that also offer alcoholic beverages for sale <br />to their guests and other visitors. Moreover, the offering of alcoholic beverages allows the <br />restaurant to remain economically viable and contributes to the overall success of Westfield <br />MainPlace, helping to decrease the number of vacant tenant spaces that may affect the economic <br />viability of the site. <br />The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards imposed <br />on a restaurant selling beer and wine pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. <br />The facility will be maintained as a full service eating establishment, having the kitchen equipment <br />necessary to be considered a bona fide restaurant use and is eligible to obtain a restaurant related <br />alcoholic beverage control license. Additionally, the restaurant will utilize 'less than one percent of <br />the gross floor area for the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the <br />maximum threshold established by the SAMC. <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the City's General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use <br />Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. A full- <br />service restaurant with an ancillary alcohol license provides a dining service to Santa Ana residents <br />and visitors, especially those to Westfield MainPlace, which continues to develop as a dining, <br />entertainment, and retail destination with regional significance. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land <br />Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased <br />levels of capital investment. Dog Haus' tenancy will include significant tenant and fagade <br />improvements that stand to enhance the site and promote commercial activity in the area. Further, <br />Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that <br />is safe and attractive. Operational standards for the proposed Type 41 ABC license will maintain a <br />safe and attractive environment at Westfield MainPlace. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use <br />Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. <br />The Dog Haus restaurant will be located in commercial area and its operations will be compatible <br />with the surrounding commercial businesses. <br />Dog Haus is proposing to open a new restaurant in the city. The site will be in compliance with all <br />standards of SAMC Section 41- 196(g) for the on- premise sale of alcoholic beverages (Exhibit 6). <br />These 25 operational standards will mitigate potential impacts on the adjacent uses and ensure the use <br />does not become an attractive nuisance to the community. <br />Police Department Analysis <br />The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale and service of <br />alcoholic beverages and after -hours operation in order to ensure that the potential crime and <br />nuisance behaviors associated with alcohol consumption are mitigated to the greatest extent <br />possible. For on -sale licenses the Police Department analyzes the crime rate in the area using the <br />31 CC -6 <br />