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Modification to CUP No. 2013 -21 December 8, 2014 Page 5 • 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 that feature alcoholic beverages on their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors, especially those to Downtown, which continues to develop as a dining and retail destination with regional significance. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. Last Call on Broadway's tenancy will include significant tenant improvements. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Operational standards for the proposed Type 47 ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown Santa Ana. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Last Call on Broadway will be located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. Police Department Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages and after -hours operation in order to ensure that the potential crime and nuisance behaviors associated with alcohol consumption are mitigated to the greatest extent possible. For on -sale licenses the Police Department analyzes the crime rate in the area using the standards and definitions contained in the Business and Professions Code Section 23948.4(x)(2), which also are utilized by the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This section defines "reported crimes" as criminal homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault; burglary, larceny theft, and motor vehicle theft, combined with all arrests for other crimes, both felonies and misdemeanors, except traffic citations. The Police Department then compares the number of such crimes in the reporting district as compared to the number of crimes in other reporting districts. In keeping with the standard used by State ABC and Business and Professions Code, should the Police Department determine that the reporting district has a 20 percent greater number of reported crimes than the average number found in all reporting districts, the Police Department will consider this information in making its recommendation. The project at 202 North Broadway is located in Reporting District No. 165. This reporting district is 20 percent higher than the average number of reported crimes in all reporting districts. Although the crime rate is 20 percent higher, the Police Department contends that the operational standards applicable to an on -sale ABC license will mitigate any potential negative impacts to the surrounding community. 31 C -7