RESO 2016-10_802 E Washington Ave (Blinking Owl Distillery)

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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 unique manufacturing facilities, including a craft distillery, meets the City's needs for goods and services for residents and visitors. Furthermore, Policy 2.8 of the Land Use Element promotes the rehabilitation of commercial properties, and encourages increased levels of capital investment. The operator's tenancy contributes to the maintenance and viability of the repurposed industrial building in which it is located. Further, Policy 2.9 of the Land Use Element supports developments that create a business environment that is safe and attractive. Conditions of approval for the proposed Type 74 ABC license will maintain a safe and attractive environment in the neighborhood. Finally, Policy 5.5 of the Land Use Element encourages development that is compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. The facility will be located in a mixed industrial, commercial, and residential area and its operations will be compatible with the surrounding industrial and commercial businesses and will minimize impacts to residential properties in the vicinity. E. 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 manufacturing operation. No expansion of square footage or interior reconfigurations of square footages are proposed as part of the project. Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability, claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of the City of Santa Ana. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-04 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for the project located at 802 East Washington Avenue. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the Resolution No. 2016-10 Page 3 of 7