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CUP Nos. 2014 -51 & 2015 -10 <br />May 26, 2015 <br />Page 5 <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will 'instead <br />allow the restaurant to compete with other nearby restaurants in Downtown and citywide that <br />also offer a full selection of alcoholic beverages for sale to their guests and other visitors. <br />Moreover, the offering of alcoholic beverages will allow Gypsy ben, a small business, to remain <br />economically viable and contribute to the overall success of the Downtown Santa Ana <br />commercial district. <br />• The proposed project will be In compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions <br />imposed on a restaurant selling beer, wine and distilled spirits pursuant to Chapter 41 of the <br />Santa Ana Municipal Code. The facility will be maintained as a full - service, bona -fide eating <br />establishment, having suitable kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of foods <br />commonly ordered at various hours of the day. Additionally, the restaurant will utilize less than <br />one percent of the gross floor area for the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is <br />below the maximum threshold established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. <br />• The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. The granting of this conditional <br />use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. Policy 2.2 of the Land <br />Use Element encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for goods and <br />services. Providing a variety of full- service restaurants that feature alcoholic beverages on <br />their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors, especially <br />those to Downtown, which continues to serve as a dining and retail destination with regional <br />significance. Furthermore, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that <br />create a business environment that is safe and attractive, Operational standards for the <br />proposed Type 47 ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment in Downtown <br />Santa Ana. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is <br />compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. Gypsy Den will be located in a <br />commercial area and Its operations will be compatible with the surrounding commercial <br />businesses. <br />After -Hours Operations (CUP No. 2015 -10) <br />The proposed after -hours conditional use permit will allow the proposed restaurant to remain <br />open past 12:00 a.m. The Gypsy Den is located in a predominantly commercial area surrounded <br />by offices, retail stores, service uses, and similar restaurants, with residential units on the second <br />floor of the building. However, conditions of approval have been placed upon the use that will <br />minimize the possibility for any potential noise or safety impacts typically associated with after - <br />hours operations. The following findings support the recommendation of approval for after -hours <br />operations. <br />31A-7 <br />