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Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -04 March 9, 2015 Page 4 • The proposed alcohol license will be in compliance with all applicable operational standards of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding off - premise general liquor licenses. Operational standards will ensure the project remains in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations related to alcohol sales to ensure that the use does not impact neighboring properties or create an attractive nuisance. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the City's General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. A full - service supermarket with an ancillary alcohol license provides a service to Santa Ana residents and visitors, especially those to the shopping center, which continues to develop as a dining and retail destination with regional significance. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. 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 21 ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment at the shopping center. Retail establishments and regulated uses such as Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licenses are permitted within the General Commercial (GC) General Plan land use designation. The project is consistent with Goals 2 and 5 of the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan which promote land uses that enhance the ;City's economic and fiscal viability and that mitigate any potential impacts. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Northgate Market is currently located in a commercial area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. 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 off -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. 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. MEW