31B - CUP - 2321 E 4TH ST - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -15 September 14, 2015 Page 5 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 2321 East Fourth Street, Unit G is located in Reporting District No. 264. 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. Public Notification The project is not located within the boundaries of any Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the City of Tustin, who had no comments regarding the proposed CUP. The project site was also posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter, and mailed notices were sent to all property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the project site. No comments have been received as of the date of printing of this report. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended action is exempt for further review per Section 15301. The Class 1 exemption allows the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or leasing of existing structures. The project proposes to operate a full - service restaurant within an existing structure. No expansion of square footage or interior reconfigurations of square footages are proposed as part of the project. In addition, the structure is already served by municipal services, such as roadways, utilities, and parking in a variety of forms. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2015- 68 will be filed for this project. 31 B -7