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restaurants in the downtown and offers customers another <br />late night dining alternative. Conditions have been placed <br />on the after-hours permit that will mitigate any potential <br />impacts created by the use and ensure that the use will not <br />negatively affect the surrounding community. <br />2. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability <br />or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the economic <br />stability of the area, but will instead allow the restaurant to <br />compete with other nearby restaurants that also offer after- <br />hours meals to their patrons. Moreover, the late night hours <br />allows the restaurant to remain economically viable and <br />contributes to the overall success of the downtown area in <br />which it is located, helping to decrease the number of vacant <br />tenant spaces that may affect the economic viability of the <br />site, The after-hours operation will contribute to the success <br />of downtown by widening the time frame that food service is <br />available thereby encouraging customers to stay longer in <br />the area. <br />3. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions <br />specified in Chapter 41 for such use? <br />As conditioned, the proposed project will be in compliance <br />with all applicable regulations and conditions imposed on a <br />restaurant open after 12:00 midnight pursuant to Chapter 41 <br />of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, <br />4. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any <br />specific plan of the City? <br />The proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan. <br />Policy 2,2 of the Land Use Element encourages land uses <br />that accommodate the City's needs for goods and services. <br />A restaurant which operates after hours will provide a dining <br />service to the residents of Santa Ana. Policy 2.9 of the Land <br />Use Element supports developments that create a business <br />environment that is safe and attractive. Conditions of <br />approval, in conjunction with the operational standards for <br />the proposed Type 41 ABC license will help maintain a safe <br />and attractive environment in Santa Ana. Policy 5.5 of the <br />Land Use Element encourages development that is <br />compatible with and supporting of surrounding land uses. <br />The proposed Kiyomizu restaurant will be located in a <br />Resolution No. 2016-xx <br />31A-21 Page 4 of 9 <br />