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Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -13 August 10, 2015 Page 4 The proposed use will not adversely affect the City's General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports 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 that feature alcoholic beverages on their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. 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. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. El Nuevo Ensenada restaurant is occupying an existing commercial building and is compatible with and supporting of surrounding commercial and residential uses. El Nuevo Ensenada restaurant 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 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. The project at 3622 West Fifth Street is located in Reporting District No. 65. Reporting District No. 65 ranks 27th out of 102 reporting districts in the number of police related tails for service. This reporting district is below the 20 percent threshold established by the State for high crime. The Police Department contends that the operational standards applicable to an on -sale ABC license will mitigate any potential negative impacts to the surrounding community. MEW