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CUP Nos. 2016-10 and 2016-11 April 11, 2016 Page 3 The proposed 24-hour operation will provide an additional service and convenience to the community by allowing patrons the ability to purchase a variety of store items at hours that are convenient to a broad range of customers. The proposed 24-hour operation will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. The proposed use will be in a reporting grid that is below-average in reported police related incidents. Further, the after-hours use will not be detrimental to the persons residing and working in the area as the use, as conditioned, will not create any negative or adverse impacts. The approval of the 24-hour operation for a retail establishment at this location will positively influence the present and future economic stability of the property by further diversifying the uses within the shopping center. The proposed after-hours use will be in compliance with all applicable conditions of Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding establishments that operate on a 24-hour basis. Conditions of approval have been added to ensure the project remains in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations related to 24-hour operations to ensure the use does not impact neighboring properties or create an attractive nuisance. Lastly, the proposed after-hours operation will not adversely affect the General Plan. Retail establishments and 24-hour operations are permitted within the General Commercial (GC) General Plan land use designation. The project will also be consistent with several goals and polices of the General Plan, including Goals 2 and 5 of the Land Use Element, which promote land uses that enhance the City's economic and fiscal viability and mitigate any potential impacts. Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-11 — Off -premise ABC License: The SAMC also regulates establishments that sell alcoholic beverages. for on-site or off-site consumption. The purpose of regulating establishments that sell alcoholic beverages is to set forth operating practices and procedures, to limit the number of establishments to avoid over concentration of establishments that sell alcoholic beverages, and to minimize impacts to surrounding areas. 7 -Eleven is requesting a conditional use permit for a Type 21 off -sale Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license. The proposed off -sale ABC license will provide an additional service and convenience to the community by allowing patrons the ability to purchase alcoholic beverages in conjunction with groceries and other general merchandise found in the store. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. 7 -Eleven is an established retail chain with policies, procedures, and employee training programs focused on preventing the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors. Moreover, 7 -Eleven will be acquiring a license that is already established in the retail shopping center, which has no history of disciplinary action, and relocating to a different unit within the same center. The proposed project will enhance the economic viability of the area and enable this small, neighborhood -serving retail center to continue to compete with nearby shopping centers in Santa Ana, as well as those in Costa Mesa. The proposed use will be in compliance with all other regulations, including alcohol storage and display area and separation criteria set forth in Section 41-196(c) and 41-196(d) of the SAMC, Further, the site will be in compliance with all operational standards set forth in Section 41-196(f) of the SAMC, which govern 31 C-5