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CUP No. 2014 -36 <br />September 22, 2014 <br />Page 4 <br />The proposed Type 41 ABC license for the on -sale consumption of beer and wine at this location <br />will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because operational <br />standards to the alcoholic beverage control license will mitigate any potential negative or <br />adverse impacts created by the use. The restaurant will offer a full range of meal options to its <br />patrons and the addition of alcohol will be ancillary to the main use. In addition, the use will <br />occur within the interior of the premises, mitigating any potential impacts to the surrounding <br />neighborhood. Finally, the sale of alcohol in the restaurant is intended to be incidental to the <br />primary use as an eating establishment. <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead <br />allow the restaurant to compete with other similar dining establishments found nearby in Santa <br />Ana and the region that also offer a full selection of meals and alcoholic beverages for sale to <br />their guests and other visitors. Moreover, the offering of alcoholic beverages will allow Panini <br />Cafe to remain economically viable and contribute to the overall success of Westfield MainPlace, <br />helping to decrease the number of vacant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the <br />area. <br />The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations imposed on a <br />restaurant selling beer and wine pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code; The <br />facility will be maintained as a full- service, bona -fide eating establishment having suitable <br />kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of foods commonly ordered at various hours of <br />the day, Additionally, the restaurant will utilize less than one percent of the gross floor area for <br />the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold <br />established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. The granting of this conditional <br />use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan, Policy 2.2 of the Land <br />Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and <br />services. Providing a variety of restaurants with food and alcoholic beverages on their menus <br />offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors, especially those to <br />Westfield MainPlace, which continues to redevelop as a dining, entertainment, and retail <br />destination with regional significance, Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element <br />promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of <br />capital investment, Panini Cafe's tenancy will include significant tenant improvements within <br />an anchor building that is being reconfigured to accommodate an eclectic mix of <br />complementary uses. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments <br />that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Operational standards for the <br />proposed Type 41 ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment at Westfield <br />MainPlace, Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is <br />compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Panini Cafe will be located in a <br />commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial <br />businesses. <br />31 DD -6 <br />