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Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -15 September 14, 2015 Page 4 • The proposed Type 41 ABC license for the on -sale consumption of beer and wine at this location will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity because operational standards to the alcoholic beverage control license will mitigate any potential negative or adverse impacts created by the use. This is a restaurant use and the addition of alcohol will be ancillary to the main use. Finally, the sale of alcohol in the restaurant is intended to be incidental to the primary use as an eating establishment. • The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to compete with other nearby restaurants in the general vicinity and citywide that also offers a full selection of alcoholic beverages for sale to their guests and other visitors. Moreover, the offering of alcoholic beverages will allow 2- Fishermen Grill, a small business, to remain economically viable and contribute to the overall success of the commercial area. • The proposed project will be in compliance with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a restaurant selling beer and wine pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code. The facility will be maintained as a full - service, bona -fide eating establishment, having suitable kitchen facilities and supplying an assortment of foods commonly ordered at various hours of the day. Additionally, the restaurant will utilize less than one percent of the gross floor area for the display and storage of alcoholic beverages, which is below the maximum threshold established by the Santa Ana Municipal Code. • 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 that feature alcoholic beverages on their menus offers additional dining options for Santa Ana residents and visitors. Furthermore, 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 for the City of Santa Ana. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. 2- Fishermen Grill will be 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 and after -hours operation 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 MEW