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CUP Nos. 2014 -33, 2014 -34, 2014 -35 & 2014 -42 November 24, 2014 Page 7 • The proposed banquet facility will provide an ancillary service to the restaurant and their customers by providing a space to host special functions. This will benefit the community by providing the Copper Door with an additional and complementary food - related amenity within the City. Conditions have been placed on the CUP that will mitigate any potential impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not negatively affect the surrounding community. • The proposed banquet facility at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because conditions have been placed on the permit that will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. In addition, a banquet facility at this location will provide an ancillary service to the community, and will occur within the premises and is incidental to the primary restaurant use. • 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 banquet facility for special events and private parties. Moreover, the banquet use will allow the restaurant to remain economically viable and contribute to the overall success of the downtown area in which it is located, helping to decrease the number of vacant tenant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the site. • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on restaurants operating a banquet use pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana 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 restaurant with a banquet facility will provide an additional dining service to the residents of Santa Ana. Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Operation standards for the proposed banquet will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Santa Ana. Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The Copper Door restaurant is located in a commercial corridor and is compatible with surrounding land uses. Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -42 — Indoor Commercial Recreation: Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 41 -2007 (Table 2A) requires a conditional use permit for any establishment that provides indoor commercial recreation. The Copper Door restaurant proposes to offer two pool tables for patron use, and a 225 square foot stage area for live music performances and /or DJ's. 31A-9