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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -47 January 26, 2015 Page 5 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 701 South Harbor Boulevard, Unit A, is located in Reporting District No. 67. Reporting District No. 67 ranks 25th out of 102 reporting districts in the number of police related calls for service. This reporting district is approximately 10 percent below the 20 percent threshold established by the State for high crime. The Police Department contends that the operational standards applicable to an on -safe ABC license will mitigate any potential negative impacts to the surrounding community. Public Notification The project site is located within the boundaries of Riverview West Neighborhood Association and is near the Santa Anita Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the presidents of both associations, who identified no concerns with the project. The project site was also posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter, and mailed notices were sent to all property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of printing of this report, no areas of concern were raised, nor had any correspondence, either written or electronic, been received from any members of the public. CIEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15301. The Class 1 exemption allows the operating, permitting and licensing of existing private structures with negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The proposed application is to approve an ABC license and allow the sale of beer and wine within an existing structure that is already served by municipal services, such as roadways, utilities, and parking. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -146 will be filed for this project. Strategic Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objective No. 2 (create new opportunities for business /job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies), 31A-7