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CUP Nos. 2014 -33, 2014 -34, 2014 -35 & 2014 -42 November 24, 2014 Page 5 • 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 alcoholic beverages for sale to their patrons. Moreover, the offering of alcoholic beverages as an ancillary product to food supports the establishment of a full - service restaurant. • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant selling beer, wine and distilled spirits pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for restaurants selling alcohol with their meal. The facility will be maintained as a bona -fide eating establishment as defined in Section 23038 of the California Business and Professions Code, having suitable kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of foods commonly ordered at various hours of the day. Additionally, the restaurant will use less than five percent of the gross floor area for the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. The granting of this Conditional Use Permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan, Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. Providing a variety of full - service restaurants offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The Pacific Building has undergone a significant rehabilitation effort representing a large capital investment. Tenanting this building with a full - service restaurant use further supports the rehabilitation of this commercial property. Policy 4.2 of the Land Use Element encourages the retention and reuse of historical buildings and sites. The Pacific Building is listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties. The rehabilitation and tenanting of this building supports its retention and reuse. Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -34 — After Hours Operation: Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 41 -2007 (Table 2A) requires a conditional use permit for any eating establishment with hours of operation between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The proposed hours of operation for Copper Door restaurant are 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week which is consistent with the operating hours of other downtown restaurants. The Copper Door restaurant proposes to be open for lunch and dinner. They also propose a 100 square foot outdoor patio that would be closed at midnight. The proposed after -hours operation will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant customers by allowing them the ability to offer meals after 12:00 midnight, thereby providing an additional dining option within the downtown area. This will benefit the community by providing a restaurant with an additional and complementary food - related amenity. The after -hours operation is consistent with that of other restaurants in the downtown and offers customers another late night dining alternative. Conditions have been placed on the after -hours permit that will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. 31A-7