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CUP Nos. 2015 -02 & 2015 -03 February 23, 2015 Page 6 • The proposed after -hours operations will provide an ancillary service to individuals that wish to have a late night meal. This will thereby benefit the community by providing a food - related amenity offering service past 12;00 midnight, which is consistent with that of other restaurants in Downtown. Conditions have been placed on this operation to mitigate any potential problems created by the after- hours operation to ensure that service past 12;00 midnight will not negatively impact the surrounding community, such as requiring the establishment to maintain a complete food menu past midnight, disallowing outdoor restaurant activity, and limiting amplified sound to within the building past midnight. • The proposed after -hours operations will not be detrimental to those living or working in the area because conditions have been placed to mitigate any negative impacts on the community. These conditions are consistent with other eating establishments that have similar hours of operation and similar operational conditions. Further, the building's location in the heart of the Downtown Santa Ana commercial area mitigates several possible impacts from late -night operations. The primary restaurant activity takes place within the existing commercial building, and the patio area is located in the rear of the structure, away from sensitive uses. Further, the project site is surrounded by other commercial uses and public facilities. • The project site is situated in a commercial district that is appropriate for the proposed commercial use. The establishment of this restaurant within a vacant tenant space promotes a balance of land uses that enhances the City's economic and fiscal viability. Providing a variety of land uses in the area strengthens the economic base of the City and Downtown and affects the economic stability of the area in a positive manner. • As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on an eating establishment operating after hours pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and the Transit Zoning Code (SD84) zoning provisions. The establishment will contain the necessary equipment to quality as an eating establishment, and operational standards applicable to the proposed ABC license will prevent or mitigate any impacts from the restaurant onto adjacent properties. • 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 with extended hours of operation offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 encourages increased levels of capital investment. Eqeko Cafe's tenancy contributes to the maintenance and viability of the historic commercial building in which it is located. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business 31 C -8