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CUP No. 2016 -04 March 28, 2016 Page 4 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 802 East Washington Avenue is located in Reporting District No. 205. This reporting district is not 20 percent higher than the average number of reported crimes in all reporting districts. In addition, the Police Department contends that the proposed conditions of approval will mitigate any potential negative impacts to the surrounding community. As a result, the Police Department is supportive of the applicant's request. Public Notification On February 4, 2016, the applicant held a community meeting at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center where he presented information about the project to the community. In addition, staff from the Planning and Neighborhood Initiatives Divisions attended and, together with the applicant, answered questions related to planning processes and the subject development. Community members also shared neighborhood -level concerns about potential impacts of the facility, as well as neighborhood -level concerns about parking, traffic, vandalism, pollution, area transients, and pedestrian safety. The project is located within the boundaries of the Logan Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the president of the Logan and nearby French Park and Lacy neighborhood associations to ensure that they were notified of this project and to identify any areas of concern. 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. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received after the community meeting. CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the recommended action is exempt from CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3). This exemption applies to projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The project proposes to allow onsite tours, limited tastings, and limited direct sales to consumers within an existing structure. No expansion of square footage or interior reconfigurations of square footages are proposed as part of the project. Strategic Plan Alissnment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal No. 3 Economic Development, Objectives No. 2 (create new opportunities for business /job growth and encourage private development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies) and No. 4 (continue to pursue objectives that shape downtown Santa Ana into a thriving, culturally diverse, shopping, dining, and entertainment destination). RIUM