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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -47 January 26, 2015 Page 4 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 guests and other visitors. Moreover, the offering of alcoholic beverages allows Tortes Sinaloa to remain economically viable and contributes to the overall success of the commercial center, helping to decrease the number of vacant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the area. The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards imposed on a restaurant selling beer and wine pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The facility will be maintained as a bona -fide eating establishment, having the suitable kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of foods commonly ordered at various hours of the day. Additionally, the restaurant will utilize approximately three percent of the gross floor area for the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold established by the SAMC. The proposed use will not adversely affect the City's General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports 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 restaurants that feature alcohol beverages on their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. 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 41 ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses, Tortes Sinaloa is occupying an existing tenant space within a commercial shopping center and is compatible with the surrounding commercial uses. Tortes Sinaloa is requesting a conditional use permit for a Type 41 ABC license. The site will be in compliance with all standards of SAMC Section 41- 196(g) for the on- premise sale of alcoholic beverages (Exhibit 6). These 25 operational standards will mitigate potential impacts on the adjacent uses and ensure the use does not become an attractive nuisance to the community. Police Department Analysis The Police Department reviews conditional use permit applications for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages 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(c)(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. 31A-6