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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 restaurants with food and alcoholic beverages on their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. El Pollo Norteno has been going through recent site and tenant improvements to clean -up any out of compliance requirements; these will allow the center to display an attractive shopping environment for 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 at First Street Plaza, Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. El Pollo Norteno will be located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding businesses. E. 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 alcoholic beverage control 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 in a variety of forms. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2014 -155 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -50. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated February 23, 2015 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2015 -07 Page 3 of 4 31A-20