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Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -50 February 23, 2015 Page 4 The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations 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 full- service, bona -fide eating establishment having suitable Kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of foods commonly ordered at various hours of the day. Additionally, the restaurant will utilize less than five percent of the gross floor area for the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. 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 Polio Norteno has undergone recent interior improvements to modernize the restaurant in order to enhance the dining experience. The restaurant is presently undergoing sign revisions to meet code requirements and to display a more attractive fagade which will attract residents and visitors to a more pleasant shopping experience. 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 Polio Norteno is located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding businesses. El Polio Norteno 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 u- ctto- 23948- 4(c)(2), wh- (chwso are ufilizecftiy 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