31A - CUP - 125 N BROADWAY UNIT D

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CUP Nos. 2014 -51 & 2015 -10 May 26, 2015 Page 3 prominent buildings in Downtown, it was acquired by the City of Santa Ana in 1994 and was rehabilitated for the California State University Fullerton Art Department. Although, originally a market and 29 apartment homes, the building has been occupied by a variety of uses including a clock shop, flower shop and most importantly The Radio Den, KFAW, Orange County's first radio station. The building is listed on the Santa Ana Register of Historical Properties as "Landmark" due to its distinctive architectural style and quality, and is characteristic of a significant period in history of the City of Santa Ana and contributor on the National Register and California Register, Gypsy Den has operated from the existing location for over 15 years, serving as a full service restaurant. They propose to upgrade the existing license and expand their hours of operation in order to keep up with the nearby businesses that provide similar services and operations. The building has traditionally contained a mixture of commercial uses, including retail, office, art galleries and eating establishments. General Plan and Zoning Consistency The General Plan land use designation for the site is District Center (DC). District Center land use districts provide highly visible and accessible commercial development along the City's arterial transportation corridors and provide important neighborhood facilities and services. The Downtown District portion of the District Center serves as one of the County's major employment and governmental operations centers complemented with a mix of residential, commercial, and service uses to enhance its urban vibrancy. The project site and the existing Gypsy Den restaurant are consistent with this General Plan land use designation. The parcel is located within the Transit Zoning Code (SD -84) zoning district in the Downtown (UC) sub -zone. The SD -84 zoning district allows for retail and service uses such as eating establishments, making Gypsy Den's use consistent with the zoning designation. Project Analysis Conditional use permit requests are governed by Section 41 -638 of the SAMC. Conditional use permit requests may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established; • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. • That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. 31A-5