31A - CUP - 1236 W CIVIC CENTER DR UNIT C

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Conditional Use Permit No. 2016 -01 February 22, 2016 Page 3 Finally, the proposed license will not adversely affect the General Plan. The granting of this conditional use permit supports several policies contained in the General Plan. These include policies supporting: the provision of a diverse range of goods and services, creating a safe and attractive business environment, and encouraging development that is compatible with nearby land uses. Operational standards for ABC licenses in the SAMC will mitigate potential impacts from the Type 41 ABC license (Exhibit 6). 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 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 1236 West Civic Center Drive, Unit C is located in Reporting District No. 145. This reporting district is above 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 located within the boundaries of the Flower Park Neighborhood Association and is neighboring the Washington Square Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted both Neighborhood Associations, 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. 31A-5